Quick Hits: Thomas, Ballard, Rielly and Avs 4th line
Pierre LeBrun: An announcement that Tim Thomas is exploring options to come back next season could be coming shortly. Brad Ziemer: Canucks GM Mike Gillis indicated that if Keith Ballard isn't claimed on waivers, he will be bought out. James…
Quick Hits: Bobrovsky close on deal, Blackhawks, Ducks, Kane, Seguin and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun: The Blue Jackets are close to signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a new deal. Pierre LeBrun: One team executive: "I bet you we see 10 trades today at least." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on trades: "We're not…
Hurricanes shopping No. 5 for a defenseman … Maple Leafs, Sabres and Canucks interested?
Roger Millions: "For those wondering. Trades need to be presented by Teams before 5 min Clock starts. Tight Rules on Trades. Before not during" Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes have 3 offers for the 5th overall pick and expect to have…
Garrioch’s rumor roundup … Liles on borrowed time? Whitney scratched … Clowe suspended pending hearing
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Jarome Iginla and Flames haven't had any serious contract talks. Many believe that Iginla will be traded, but GM Jay Feaster shouldn't expect to hit a home run with the pending UFA. "I'm just not sure…
Bernier still waiting on a trade … Senators will have options … Could Doan be moved? Leafs could target Getzlaf
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Last spring Kings goalie, Jonathan Bernier, asked to be traded. GM Dean Lombardi talked to a couple teams, but didn't get a deal he liked. That, along with Jonathan Quick's back injury, the trade went…
Quick hits: Connolly, Islanders, Coyotes, Underagers, Leaf cuts, Kulikov, Redden, Stars and Kovalev
Chris Johnston via twitter: Tim Connolly is getting interest, but he might need to clear waivers first. Some teams would prefer a trade with the Leafs, who would need to retain some salary.David Pagnotta via twitter: Connolly's agent said there…
Training Camp notes: Svatos, Rielly, van Riemsdyk, Tarasenko, Yakupov, Zibanejad, Barker and Zetterberg
Rich Evans via twitter: Marek Svatos will attend the Panthers training camp. He didn't play last year as he sat out to heal from injuries. James Mirtle via twitter: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle on defenseman Morgan Rielly: "We're not afraid…
Rumors and Notes part 3: Blues, Predators, Red Wings, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Stars, Senators and Nash, Schultz and Jagr
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues will be looking to sign a defenseman. If the Predators lose Ryan Suter, sources are saying that Shea Weber won't re-sign a long-term deal. GM David Poile couldn't risk losing both for nothing,…