Ribeiro staying in Dallas … Neal-Stars continue to talk … Bergfors-Thrashers close … Spot on Kings D open for Hickey? Keeping Parise happy
Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Dallas Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk has put center Mike Ribeiro's mind at ease, telling him that the plan is for him to be in Dallas this season. “I reassured him that I have no…
Sunday morning rumor roundup
Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Negotiations continue between the Columbus Blue Jackets and goalie Steve Mason on a contract extension. “We’ve had some fair, reasonable and good discussions with Columbus,” Mason’s agent Anton Thun told Sporting News. “It’s going…
No progress between Ducks and Ryan … Byfuglien to play the point … Schenn day-to-day
Helene Elliott via twitter: No progress between the contract talks the Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution: Atlanta Thrashers coach, Craig Ramsay, said that Dustin Byfuglien will be tried at defense, rather than forward.…
Friday morning rumors involving free agents and trade candidates
Eric Stephens via twitter: The Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan continue to talk, but rumor is they haven't agreed on any specific part of the contract. Jim Matheson via twitter: Most likely scenario for Sheldon Souray is to attend Oilers…
Canadiens sign Halpren … Giguere #1 for Leafs? Wellwood invited to Coyotes camp
Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists. Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com:…
Kozlov talking to 3 KHL teams … Spezza or others to Kings? Ottawa to get 2012 All-Star Game
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Slava Kozlov is talking to 3 KHL teams, with CSKA the front runner. NHL Sources Say: Senators and Kings are talking. Kings looking for a top forward, Senators looking for 2 roster players and a pick.…
Kovalchuk decision by Wednesday … Staal not looking for offer sheet … 5 teams interested in Kennedy … Penner to Kings?
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL has until Wednesday to decide if they are going to reject or accept the latest Ilya Kovalchuk contract. The contract is said to be 15 years and $100 million, a $6.67 million…
Kariya out next season … Could Guerin end up in LA? Oilers nixed a Souray-Hartnell deal last year?
Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy: Paul Kariya's agent, Don Baizley, issued a statement saying that Paul Kariya will sit out the 2010-11 season with post-concussion syndrome. Kariya has a history of concussion problems, and missed 6 games last season with…
Kings reach agreement with Mitchell … Bieksa staying a Canuck for now? Lou-Grossman back at it
Update: LAKingsInsider.com: Mitchell signs with the Kings for 2 years, $7 million. LAKingsHockey via twitter: The Kings have a verbal agreement with Willie Mitchell. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Clubs have been notified they are out of the Mitchell running. LA…
Afternoon rumor updates for Kovalchuk, Salvador, Souray, Ryan and Guerin
Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy: Daniel Alfredsson talks at the World Hockey Summit about fighting and the NHL future in Europe. Daniel Alfredsson and Uwe Krupp talk at World Hockey Summit from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter:…
World Hockey Summit … Kovalchuk side/Devils meet with League … Mitchell deciding soon … Luongo out as Captain?
Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy: Brian Burke talking about the Maple Leafs and the World Hockey Summit. Brian Burke talks Kaberle, World Hockey Summit from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo. L EJ Hradek via twitter: Meeting at the League office in…
Mitchell to wait until after the weekend … Little signing soon … Savard not being traded?
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Willie Mitchell won't make a decision on where he'll sign until after the weekend. Canucks, Sharks, Kings and Capitals are still in it. Darren Dreger via twitter: Sources are telling Dreger that Marc Savard won't be…