Tag: New Jersey Devils

Martin Brodeur hires agent, likely to test free agency

Darren Dreger via twitter: Martin Brodeur has hired an agent, Pat Brisson, to represent him. He's likely to test the free agent market. Brodeur has had limited discussions with the Devils. He could still re-sign with the Devils, but looking…

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Rumors and Notes: Parise, Devils, Carle, Schultz, Garrison, Jokinen and Flames

Mark Everson of the NY Post: Zach Parise is not expected to re-sign with the Devils before July 1st and will listen to offers from other teams. It appears that the Devils haven't presented Parise with any contract proposals, nor…

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Rumors and Notes: Red Wings, Nash, Price, Luongo, Carle, Garrison, Streit, Oilers, Islanders, Bernier, Brodeur, Souray and Gaustad

Helene St. James via twitter: The Red Wings have inquired about trading for Rick Nash, but the Blue Jackets don't want to trade him to Detroit. Wings would have to make a huge offer. Spector's Hockey via twitter: (Insider trading…

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Rumors and notes on: $70.2 million cap, Nichol, Doan, Stars, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Bouwmeester, Glendale extension, Garrison, Rask and Carkner

Elliotte Friedman via twitter: The upper limit for the salary cap will be $70.2 million. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues have extended head coach Ken Hitchcock through the 2013-14 season. They are close to re-signing forward Scott Nichol.…

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More Luongo rumblings … Ott in play … Pens looking for Letang partner … Keeping Suter’s rights … Rangers options … Flyers cost for Ryan

Aaron Portzline via twitter: Source said that Roberto Luongo to this point has declined to waive his no trade clause to go to the Blackhawks or Maple Leafs. As of today, the Panthers are the only place he's willing to…

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Leafs could be close on a deal … Habs-Moen close … Lightning talking Dmen … Pens after Suter’s rights … Ryan speaks his mind

Mike Morreale via twitter:  Brian Burke: "I'm not going to overpay to upgrade at the position." David Alter via twitter: Burke said they could be close on a deal. Talked with the Flyers and Predators tables on day 2. Chris…

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50-50 Murray goes #1, CBJ could trade #2 if he does … 5 teams for Luongo … Informal talks for Parise-Devils at draft … Stars want in on top players available

Julie Stewart-Binks via twitter: Talked with some scouts this morning and they think there is a 50% chance that the Ryan Murray gets drafted 1st overall. Mark Spector via twitter: 9 out of 10 scouts say Nail Yakupov should be…

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Wild continue trade talk and with their free agents … Parise keeping quiet … Bowman says ‘Hawks only getting minor tweaks

Darren Dreger via twitter: "Final player interviews, meetings with the agents for unsigned players (Pavelec) or trade targets (Nash) expected to take place today." Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: As of last night, Wild GM Fletcher had nothing big on…

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Blues looking at Dmen … Suter and Preds communicating, but will test market … Nash trade could wait for Parise … Panthers and Luongo

Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues still need to address their defense, and will do so through trade or free agency. They are looking for someone to play with Alex Pietrangelo. They may not be able to afford Matt…

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Twitter NHL rumors and notes: Maple Leafs draft, Bouwmeester, Nash, Sharks, Blackhawks, Garrison, Devils, Souray and Blues

Chris Johnston via twitter: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said he's willing to trade up or down a couple picks. Dan Rosen via twitter: Burke added the thinks they may have to address their needs through trade, and all looks…

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Roberto Luongo is the top goalie on the trade market and “There are lots of teams interested”

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Teams looking for a goalie upgrade are getting smaller by the day, likely only the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets, unless Ondrej Pavelec leaves the Jets for the KHL. The Blue Jackets likely aren't…

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Free Agent Rumors: Schultz, Flyers, Red Wings, Quick, Coyotes, Huet and Stuart

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers will take a look at free agent defenseman on July 1st to see what's there. GM Paul Holmgren wouldn't comment on whether they are interested in Justin Schultz as he didn't want…

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