Tag: New Jersey Devils

Free Agent Signings: Zidlicky, Hagelin, Falk and Backlund

Tom Gulitti: Marek Zidlicky's deal is for one-year and $3 million, which includes games played bonuses. Katie Strang: The Rangers re-signed Carl Hagelin to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million. Larry Brooks: The Rangers re-signed Justin Falk to a one-year…

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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…

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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…

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Signings and Buyouts: Elias, Leddy, Montoya, Gilbert, Hedberg, Powe, Asham and Gerbe

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The Devils signed Patrik Elias to a 3 year contract worth $16.5 million, $5.5 million. Josh Rimer: The Blackhawks sign defenseman Nick Leddy for 2 years and $5.4 million. Ken Wiebe: The Jets have re-signed…

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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…

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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."…

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Quick Hits: Stoll, Schneider, Gretzky, Komisarek, Gerbe and Leino

Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: Kings center Jarrett Stoll was taken to hospital yesterday morning after suffering a seizure according to Kings GM Dean Lombardi. “Everything is OK. They’ve run some tests and they still had another one to…

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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…

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Free Agent Hits II: Lecavalier, Zubrus, Briere, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers

L.A. Lariviere: The Ducks are said to be out of the Vincent Lecavalier sweepstakes as they are not willing to pay that much. Tom Gulitti: Dainius Zubrus signed a 3-year, $9.1 million deal with the Devils. Arthur Staple: The Islanders…

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Free Agent Hits I: DiPietro, Bobrovsky, Devils, Gagne, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs

David Pagnotta: After "ongoing discussions," Rick DiPietro's agent confirms that the Islanders will be buying him out. Katie Strang: DiPietro will get $1.5 million through 2029. Chris Johnston: Sergei Bobrovsky's new deal is for $5 million this year and $6.25…

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Free Agent Hits: Letang, Bickell, Smith, Elias, Bobrovsky, Scuderi, Alfredsson, Lecavalier and more

Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The framework of Kris Letang's 8 year, $56 million contract extension is done, but the Penguins have balked at Letang's push for an agreement that he won't be traded before next summer when…

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On the Scheider trade to New Jersey … Luongo “Shocked!”

Darren Dreger: Dreger was told that before the draft, the Canucks wanted a 1st, 2nd and top prospect from the Oilers for Cory Schneider. Pierre LeBrun: Word is the Schneider trade was agreed to on Saturday night. Jim Matheson: There…

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