Free Agent Hits I: Bogosian, Raymond, Gerbe, Blum, Fistric, Zuccarello and the Islanders
David Pagnotta: Talks are ongoing between the Jets and defenseman Zach Bogosian. Tough to say were talks stand. The Fourth Period: Bogosian is believed to be looking for a long-term deal at round $5 million a season. There are several…
Morning Hits II: Alfredsson, McDonagh, Sabres, Flames, Jagr, Cleary, Raymond and Grabovski
Bruce Garrioch: Garrioch thinks that the Stars were one of the six teams that called Daniel Alfredsson, joining the Sharks, Canadiens, Bruins and Red Wings. Larry Brooks: The Rangers and Ryan McDonagh are "getting closer to a deal." Mike Harrington:…
Free Agent Hits II: Horton, Rask, Flames, Bergeron, Thomas and Lundqvist
Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are pursuing Nathan Horton. Sources saying that Horton visited Columbus yesterday. One issue with Horton is that he's waiting to have shoulder surgery and won't do so until he's signed with a new team. He…
Afternoon Hits II: Schneider, Leafs, Bruins, Canucks, Red Wings and Kuba
Bill Watters: "Schneider 's exit from Vancouver was precipitated by off ice issues,rather than goaltending and financial as outlined in Gillis' rationale." The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs plan on being active in the next few days. They are looking…
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…
Morning hits: Stars, Ducks Canucks, Price, Kaberle, Blues, Coyotes bid rejected, Dion’s days numbered?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson laughing at a fan site suggesting a Loui Eriksson trade to the Islanders for Ryan Strome and Michael Grabner, and with Islanders fans saying they wouldn't trade either straight up for Eriksson. Matheson…
Free Agents: Smith, Canucks and Filppula
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes goalie Mike Smithis hopeful that he and the Coyotes can work out a deal. “We’ll see what happens, but that’s out of my control right now,” he said. Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver…
NHL Rumors II: Players in Play, Canucks, Oilers and Blue Jackets
From twitter unless otherwise noted TSN: Players in play: Goalies: Ben Bishop, Jonathan Bernier, Roberto Luongo, Miikka KiprusoffDefenseman: Mark Streit, Ryan Whitney, Filip Kuba, Jamie McBain, Mark Giordano, Adrian Aucoin. Forwards: Tomas Fleischmann, Marian Gaborik, Clarke MacArthur, Ales Hemsky, Mason…
Lamoriello doesn’t know why he’s not involved this time … Raymond signs overseas … Bergeron and Karlson heading home
John Shannon via twitter: There has been communication between the NHL and NHLPA, but no meetings scheduled. L.A. Lariviere via twitter: From one source close to the negotiations: "(PA) is always available, but has heard nothing from NHL indicating interest in…
Sharks interest in Doan has its limits … Doan could be down to 3 teams … Canucks still listening to Luongo offers … Preds options
Kevin Kurz of the CSN California: A source confirmed that if Shane Doan is seeking a 4 year deal worth $30 million, the Sharks won't be among the teams that would go that high. The Sharks won't offer more than…
Raymond-Van settle … Pens close on Semin, big KHL offer false … Thomas-Flames rumors makes no sense … Rick Nash trade Saga
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canucks and Mason Raymond settled on a 1 year, $2.275 million deal before arbitration. Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Alexander Semin is reportedly close to signing with the Penguins. Notable free agents still unsigned:…
Gustavsson this years Mike Smith? Canucks file “cutdown” with Raymond … Hudler will draw interest … Devils UFAs … Glass close
Craig Custance via twitter: There will be interest in UFA goalie Jonas Gustavsson. One executive suggested he could be this year's Mike Smith is he signs with the right team. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canucks have filed "cutdown" arbitration…