Trade rumors on: Visnovsky, Luongo to Florida and Chicago, “leafs not done yet”, Sens liked Michalek, Pens and Martin
Arthur Staple via twitter: Lubomir Visnovsky said that Slovak website interview was before the trade to the NY Islanders. Was asked if he would stay in Slovakia or sign with the KHL is there was a lockout. Staple talked with…
Duchene re-signs … Panthers lukewarm on Luongo … Prust done in NY? Teams calling about Dubinsky … Flyers, Wings like Yandle
Colorado Avalanche via twitter: The Avalanche have re-signed Matt Duchene to a 2 year contract. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Duchene gets $3.25 million next year and $3.75 million the following year. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Panthers interest in Roberto…
50-50 Murray goes #1, CBJ could trade #2 if he does … 5 teams for Luongo … Informal talks for Parise-Devils at draft … Stars want in on top players available
Julie Stewart-Binks via twitter: Talked with some scouts this morning and they think there is a 50% chance that the Ryan Murray gets drafted 1st overall. Mark Spector via twitter: 9 out of 10 scouts say Nail Yakupov should be…
McKenzie’s take on Staal … Parenteau to free agency … Doughty in trouble … Burke on draft and goalies … Sabres dangling picks … Rutherford video
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie's take on the Jordan Staal situation: "PIT doesn't want to trade him, wants to sign him and may make him a long-term (7 to 10 yrs maybe?) offer." ... "At that point, it would be…
Twitter NHL rumors and notes: Maple Leafs draft, Bouwmeester, Nash, Sharks, Blackhawks, Garrison, Devils, Souray and Blues
Chris Johnston via twitter: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said he's willing to trade up or down a couple picks. Dan Rosen via twitter: Burke added the thinks they may have to address their needs through trade, and all looks…
Roberto Luongo is the top goalie on the trade market and “There are lots of teams interested”
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Teams looking for a goalie upgrade are getting smaller by the day, likely only the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets, unless Ondrej Pavelec leaves the Jets for the KHL. The Blue Jackets likely aren't…
Morning Free Agent notes: Capitals send out qualifying offers … No buyouts for Sens, not too active on July 1 …”Cutdown” candidates
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM George McPhee confirmed that Mike Knuble and Jeff Halpern won't be back next season, but wouldn't say the same for pending UFAs Alexander Semin and Dennis Wideman. If all 4 are not back,…
Trade partner for the Canucks … Preds to deal Suter’s rights … Devils keeping draft pick … Holmstrom’s future to wait
Cam Charron of the Vancouver Pronvince: The Canucks will be looking to unload a goaltender this offseason, here are 7 possible trading partners. Chicago Blackhawks - assets and prospects: Andrew Shaw, Marcus Kruger, Viktor Stalberg, Mark McNeill and Brendan Saad.…
Morning notes: Oilers, Parise, Flames, Radulov, Burke, Jagr, Panthers, Coyotes and Rangers
Jason Gregor via twitter: The Oilers will likely offer Ryan Smyth a 1 year contract with bonuses. He's unlikely to get a 2 year deal. GM Steve Tambellini has said as much. Dan Tencer via twitter: GM Tambellini has said…
Afternoon notes: Devils, Tambellini, Luongo, Panthers, Flames, Parise, Knuble and Red Wings
Dan Rosen via twitter: Petr Sykora and Henrik Tallinder will be back in the Devils lineup tonight. Josefson and Harrold are out. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: The Oilers have agreed to terms with GM Steve Tambellini on a new contract.…
Twitter notes on: Canadiens, Oilers, Tarasenko, Vokoun, Garrison, Flames, Semin, Sanford and Eakins
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canadiens have named Michel Therrien their new head coach. Official announcement to come. Bob Stauffer via twitter: The Oilers are down to 5 players for the 1st overall pick according to their head scout Stu…
Market for Luongo may be shrinking … Parise and Suter may be a free agent package … Coyotes want to lock up Doan and Smith
TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman went on a Tampa Bay radio station yesterday and said that his search for a starting goalie may not happen through a trade. "I think everybody's trying to find somebody that's an elite guy," Yzerman…