Salary cap could increase $2 million which would the Penguins and others … James Wisniewski may seek #2 Dman money and/or be traded … NHL Draft Rumors
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest of the league received some good news in that according to Gary Bettman, the salary cap could be going up by about $2 million from it's current $56.8…
More on the Canadiens … Ryan and Ducks talking … Marleau to Toronto? Jacob Markstrom coming to North America?
Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: The Montreal Canadiens will have $13-14 million to fill out 9 roster spots. That is not a lot play when players like Tomas Plekanec, Jaroslav Halak and/or Carey Price are due for raises,…
Wings won’t do anything until Lidstrom decides what he’s doing … Horton trade bait … What will the Canadiens do now?
George Malik of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland told MLive that they can't re-sign Tomas Holmstrom, Todd Bertuzzi, or any of their 5 RFAs before they hear if Nicklas Lidstrom will be back next season or not. Lidstrom has…
Kings to go after Kovalchuk or Marleau? Canadiens defense for Game 6 …
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: Maclean, LeBrun, Healy, and Mad Mike discuss the Phoenix situation, LA to go after Kovalchuk Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Los Angeles Kings plan A this off-season is to attempt to sign Ilya Kovalchuk, with…
Coyotes Staying in Phoenix? Sergei Kostitsyn done in Montreal … Flyers free agents
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Sources have told ESPN Friday night that the Ice Edge Holdings group and city of Glendale are going to sign a letter of exclusivity on Monday, as they've agreed on all points on in a new…
Markov has Torn ACL … Jordan Staal Skating … NHL Draft rumors involving the Islanders
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: It was leaked the Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andre Markov has a torn ACL. Markov suffered the injury in Game 1 last Friday after taking a hit from Matt Cooke. Markov missed 37 games…
Injury Updates … Is Tampa Right for Yzerman? Plenty of Free Agents in Washington
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Andre Markov returned to Montreal after game 1. He sustained a knee injury that will keep him out indefinitely. He will not require surgery. Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal is out…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Another Young Goaltender
"The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to beef up their goaltending. The Leafs have signed college free agent Ben Scrivens to a one year, entry-level contract. Scrivens, a native of Spruce Grove, Alberta, starred with Cornell and was a top 10…
Changes Coming in LA and Buffalo … Devils Coaching Options
Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times: The LA Kings have 9 free agents to deal with this off-seaosn, 6 UFAs and 3 RFAs, and there is a chance at all 6 UFAs won't be back. Alexander Frolov could be…
European NHL Free Agent Goalie, Jussi Rynnas
One of the top European free agents this year is Finnish goalkeeper, Jussi Rynnas. Though he's not rated as high as last year's free agent goalie, Jonas Gustavsson, he still drawing plenty of interest. Last season Rynnas posted a 14-13-1…
Leafs Close Could be Close to Cap Next Year … Ice Edge Pulling Offer for Coyotes? Blue Jackets to Interview for Head Coaching Position … Kovalev Hurt
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't worried about the Leafs cap situation for next season. “I’m not worried about (the cap),” general manager Brian Burke said. “We’re not shackled here. I don’t think we’re…
Changes coming in Calgary … Rynnas has a list of teams to visit … Mueller out Indefinitely.
George Johnson of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Darryl Sutter's blueprint and makeover has failed ... again. His status in the organization, as well as team president Ken King, will be in question. It's been rumored for awhile that Sutter…