Avs and O’Reilly could be $1.5 million apart … Canucks had a plan … Sharks still testing Gomez … A couple starting goalies
Adrian Dater via twitter: Avalanche GM Greg Sherman says that talks continue with Ryan O'Reilly's agent, Mark Guy. The Avalanche have 2 offers that are on the table: 5 years and $17 million and 2 years and $7 million. The…
Sunday morning hits: Luongo, Thomas, Babchuk, Benn, Subban, Bertuzzi, Atkinson, Gomez and Islanders
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Panthers have shown interest in Roberto Luongo, but GM Dale Tallon would have to sweeten the pot to land him. Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis hasn't been as aggressive as many had thought.…
Free Agents notes on the big 4: Benn, Kulikov, O’Reilly and Subban
Dallas Stars via twitter: Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, "We're Deeply committed to getting Jamie Benn in a Dallas Stars jersey for a long, long time." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Benn's agent, Rich Evans, said the Benn has no interest in a…
Quick hits: Small rule changes, no Subban talks, Red Wings talking Redden, Arnott getting calls
Chris Johnston via twitter: Some small rule changes: "Can't touch puck with hand to win a faceoff and can't grab a player's facemask. Both result in penalties." Chris Johnston via twitter: NHL officials started a 3 day training camp. Renaud Lavoie…
Interest for Gomez … “Not close” for Subban … No Redden in LA … Visnovsky wants to stay for 2 weeks … O’Donnell retires … Laich’s groin
The Fourth Period: Scott Gomez is already getting some interest for when he's bought out and becomes a free agent. It's possible that he could be picked up before the start of the season. All interest is coming from the…
Quick hits: Gudbranson, Clune, Hickey, White, Tangradi, Bennett, Oilers, Redden, Hybrid icing, Bailey and Joensuu
George Richards via twitter: The Panthers have suspended defenseman Erik Gudbranson until he's cleared to play, and not just practice. He could start the season with San Antonio in the AHL. Tim Wharnsby via twitter: The Predators claimed Rich Clune…
One compliance buyout can be used now … Free agent update on Kulikov and Subban
3:40 PM: Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Note on new compliance buyout agreement. Player consent needed to buy player out and player cap hit must be 3M+ Next summer reg rules apply " 3:05 PM: Larry Brooks via twitter: The NHL,…
Free Agent notes: Iginla, Subban, O’Reilly, Kulikov, Kessel, Letoureau-Leblond and Vandermeer
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Jarome Iginla will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. GM Jay Feaster addressed the Iginla situation on Day 1 of training camp, and won't do so again. "The directive…
Canucks want equal value for Luongo … Sabres would prefer trade to waivers … Senators looked at trade market … Habs-Panthers trade
Pass it to Bulis via twitter: (via @RenLavoieRDS) (translated from French) Roberto Luongo: "I'm willing to stay here this season because it will be short. But I don't want to stay here long term." Luongo said that it lost some context…
KHL won’t allow Visnovsky to play without the Isles permission … NHLPA to look at Gomez situation … On Waivers
Matias Strozyk via twitter: (this morning) The KHL announced that Visnovsky is not allowed to play any games in the KHL without the Islanders. permission. KHL and NHL representatives will start working on the case. Katie Strang via twitter: Strang…
Training Camp lines today: Panthers, Islanders, Devils, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Flyers, Senators and Oilers
Harvey Fialkov via twitter: Florida Panthers lines today: Versteeg-Weiss-Fleishmann, Kovalev-Mueller-Wright; Upshall-Matthias-Kopecky; Skille-Smithson-Parros; Howden-Shore-Rheault; Santorelli-Svatos Def: Kuba-Campbell; Petrovic-Caruso; Weaver-Ellerby; Jovo-Strachan. New York Islanders via twitter: NY Islanders lines today: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo, Grabner-Nielsen-Boyes, Ullstrom-Cizikas-McDonald, Martin-Reasoner-Strome-Boulton. Rich Chere via twitter: New Jersey Devils lines today: Tedenby-Elias-Bernier; Carter-Gionta-Janssen; Darche-Zajac-Butler; Matteau-Zubrus-Clarkson;…
Habs send Gomez home, buyout in summer … P.K. and Canadiens not close … Caps lines … Nonis on Leafs goaltending
David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens will be releasing Scott Gomez. He'll be sent home for the season. The Canadiens will be buying his contract out this summer. Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Gomez will get a pro-rated $5.5 million this year and will…