Afternoon Hits: Clifford trade talk, Red Wings, Hurricanes and Rob Blake
Dennis Bernstain: League source saying the Kings are actively shopping Kyle Clifford. Contracts talks between the Kings and Clifford are far apart. Trade talk have started but nothing is imminent. They would likely only get a prospect/pick back for Clifford…
21 Players File for Arbitration
NHLPA: 21 players have filed for salary arbitration. Deadline is today at 5:00 pm ET. Player Team Brendan Smith Detroit Red Wings Sam Gagner Edmonton Oilers Trevor Lewis Los Angeles Kings Alec Martinez Los Angeles Kings Jake Muzzin Los Angeles…
Free Agent Hits: Morrow, Rangers, Jagr, Sabres, Gagner, Capitals, Clarkson and Oilers
Patrick Caisse: Brenden Morrow's agent said he's had "a good discussion" with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and will likely have another. Brian Costello: The Rangers have about $6.5 million in salary cap and four RFA's to sign that will cost…
Free Agent Hits II: Jagr, Penner, Hejduk, Grabovski, Brodie and Backlund
Chris Johnson: Jaromir Jagr's camp feel the Canadiens are no longer interested. Other teams are making offers. Jagr thinks he has a couple years left, but is fine with signing one year deals. John Boruk: Jagr's agent said that he'd…
Morning Hits: Burmistrov, Marchand, Kelly, Talbot, Jagr, Burakovsky and Stars coaching
Igor Eronko: Jets forward Alexander Burmistrov signed with Ak Bars of the KHL. Ken Wiebe: As long as the Jets send Burmistrov a qualifying offer each offseason, they will retain his rights until he's 27. Kevin Paul Dupont: Dupont wouldn't…
Free Agent Hits: McDonagh, Rangers, Brunner, Zidlicky, Jagr, Red Wings, Hejduk and the Best of the Rest
Aaron Ward: Expect a Ryan McDonagh to sign a six year extension with the Rangers today. Larry Brroks of the NY Post: The Rangers have about $12 million to sign Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Carl Hagelin and Justin Falk. There…
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 Signings: Giroux, Briere and Ballard
Pierre LeBrun: Claude Giroux's Flyers deal is finalized: 8 years for $66.2 million. $8.275 million salary cap hit with a full no-trade clause. Pierre LeBrun: Daniel Briere will be signing with the Canadiens for 2 years and $8 million. Michael…
Free Agent Hits III: Bozak, Filppula, Weiss, Alfredsson, Scuderi, Briere and the Predators
Pierre LeBrun: The Stars, Blues, Flames, Ducks and Red Wings are among the teams kicking tires on Tyler Bozak. The Leafs are still in it. Pierre LeBrun: The Wings are still talking with Valtteri Filppula. LeBrun thinks that Stephen Weiss…
Free Agent Hits I: Clarkson, Stewart, Iginla, Thomas, Alfredsson and Briere
Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello wouldn't say whether he would send David Clarkson one more offer before noon tomorrow. Josh Rimer: Doug MacLean on Rimer's NiteCap show: "The two teams pushing hard for David Clarkson are Toronto & Edmonton."…
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…
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…