Sunday Morning Hits: Markstrom, Miller, Vanek, Kovalchuk and the Blackhawks
Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers should be signing goalie Jacob Markstrom "shortly" according to GM Dale Tallon. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Darcy Regier on whether it's possible that Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek could be at the…
Morning Hits: Bruins, Hemsky and Barkov
CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli: “I think right now we’re going to stand pat. I like the fact that we’re going to have competition on the third line. We have some good young players already in the organization that we…
Morning Hits: Horton, Giroux, Ryan, Fleischmann, Oilers, Olympics, Escrow and Burmistrov
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets winger Nathan Horton will have shoulder surgery next week and is out for four to six months. Chris Johnston: Claude Giroux's salary breakdown: $10 million in 2014-15 followed by $9 million, $9 million, $9 million, $9…
Quick Hits: Ryan, Luongo, Horton, Oilers, Panthers, Grabovski and Bozak
Randy Miller: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren on Bobby Ryan: "Over the last year and a half, we've had (trade) conversations but nothing ever made sense for us." Renaud Lavoie: Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. It's not known…
Trade Hits: Clearing cap space, Blues goaltenders and Edler
Tom Gulitti: An agent speculated that free agent talk is quiet as teams are talking trades to clear cap space. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Blues GM Doug Armstrong indicated that he expects both Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott to…
Quick Free Agent Hits: Clarkson, Bozak, Weiss, Briere, Giroux, Alfredsson, Henricks and Raymond
@Hope_Smoke: Darren Dreger on David Clarkson's next deal: "Clarkson will get 7 years if that's what he's after. I'll thrown out a number of around $6.5 per season" James Mirtle: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on Tyler Bozak: "We have…
Free Agent Hits I: DiPietro, Bobrovsky, Devils, Gagne, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs
David Pagnotta: After "ongoing discussions," Rick DiPietro's agent confirms that the Islanders will be buying him out. Katie Strang: DiPietro will get $1.5 million through 2029. Chris Johnston: Sergei Bobrovsky's new deal is for $5 million this year and $6.25…
Trade Hits: Edler, Avs, Clowe, Bolland, Stastny and Miller
Darren Dreger: Alex Edler's no-trade kicks in on July 1st and the Canucks are still listening to interest on him. Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens, Red Wings and Ducks inquired about Edler. The Wings did make an offer and the Canadiens…
Quick Hits II: Sergei Bobrovsky, Hurricanes No. 5, Coburn, Schneider, Canucks and Fleischmann
NHL PR: "In 1st Round, Clubs may not make a trade during their time-out. For Rounds 2-7, Clubs are permitted to make trades during their time-out." Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky deal could be for two years. Expected to be done…
Draft Hits: Leafs talking No. 5, Bruins and Flames talking, Panthers, Hurricanes and Devils
TSN Radio: Darren Dreger is reporting there is a strong chance that the Maple Leafs could move into the top 5. They've been talking with the Hurricanes. Bob McKenzie: If there is no movement in the top 4, the Hurricanes…
Lecavalier Hits: Hurricanes, Canadiens, Panthers, Flyers, Stars, Ducks, Blues, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flames
Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes are believed to be one of the teams interested in Vincent Lecavalier. Could be out of their price range. George Richards: Panthers confirm they are interested in Lecavalier. Pierre LeBrun: The Flyers are in on Lecavalier.…
Lecavalier Hits: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bruins, Panthers and Stars
Pierre LeBrun: Vincent Lecavalier could have a shortlist of teams drawn up tonight or tomorrow morning and could be down to 1 or 2 teams buy draft time. Josh Rimer: Not a surprise that the Leafs have spoken with Lecavalier.…