NHL Draft rumors … Hurricanes a good fit Staal … 10 NHL storylines this week … Sabres open for anything
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It isn't clear if Jordan Staal is interested in leaving the Pens. GM Ray Shero hasn't said anything to reporters in a couple weeks, and Staal's agent won't discuss Staal's situation. If they are…
Oilers RFAs … Rangers Nash quest … Karlsson talks contact … Bettman could take over Devils … Pahlsson heading to Sweden
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have until June 25th to decide whether to send qualifying offers to their 9 RFAs. Cam Barker is likely gone. They are trying to trade Linus Omark at the draft rather than…
Flyers not on Suter’s list … $8-9 million for Parise? Leafs should target Staal if available … Preds-Gaustad talking … Kelly’s deal on hold
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: A source is saying that the Flyers are not on a potential list of teams that Ryan Suter is willing to talk to if he rights are traded by the Nashville Predators. The source added…
Gustavsson this years Mike Smith? Canucks file “cutdown” with Raymond … Hudler will draw interest … Devils UFAs … Glass close
Craig Custance via twitter: There will be interest in UFA goalie Jonas Gustavsson. One executive suggested he could be this year's Mike Smith is he signs with the right team. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canucks have filed "cutdown" arbitration…
Radulov’s KHL rights traded … Kovalchuk confirms injury … Rangers may look at Nash again … Oilers need to pursue Schultz and keep pick
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Alexander Radulov's KHL rights have been traded to CSKA from Salavat. Andrew Gross and Tom Gulitti of North Jersey: Ilya Kovalchuk confirmed that he played through a back injury. "It was quite a bit under 100…
Zach Parise says re-signing before July 1st is possible, says “No” to idea of Rangers … Brodeur to decide before July 1st
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Zach Parise wouldn't guarantee that he'd re-sign with the Devils, but when asked if he would play for the New York Rangers, Parise said "No." When asked if he's curious as to what kind of…
Moen-Habs talking … Possible Rangers offseason targets … Devils offseason issues … Flyers and Wild will be interested in Parise
Will DePaoli via twitter: The Canadiens and Travis Moen have held preliminary talks. Moen made $1.5 million last year. Brian Monzo of CBS New York: The Rangers have held preliminary talks with Brandon Prust and Martin Biron. Anton Stralman likely…
Trade partner for the Canucks … Preds to deal Suter’s rights … Devils keeping draft pick … Holmstrom’s future to wait
Cam Charron of the Vancouver Pronvince: The Canucks will be looking to unload a goaltender this offseason, here are 7 possible trading partners. Chicago Blackhawks - assets and prospects: Andrew Shaw, Marcus Kruger, Viktor Stalberg, Mark McNeill and Brendan Saad.…
Morning notes: Crosby, Red Wings, van Riemsdyk, Nash, Avalanche, Bruins, Asham, Niskanen, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anderson confirms there have only been preliminary talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side. Blogs and 1 media outlet are reporting that they have agreed or settled on a 9 year, $90 million…
Rangers interested in Radulov and others … Top 5 pre-draft trade possibilities … 10 year deal for Crosby? KHL interested in Pavelec
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are interested in Alexander Radulov, but are internally weighing the upside of acquiring over players like Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and Zach Parise. There is reportedly one other team that is closer…
Morning notes: Oilers, Parise, Flames, Radulov, Burke, Jagr, Panthers, Coyotes and Rangers
Jason Gregor via twitter: The Oilers will likely offer Ryan Smyth a 1 year contract with bonuses. He's unlikely to get a 2 year deal. GM Steve Tambellini has said as much. Dan Tencer via twitter: GM Tambellini has said…
Afternoon notes: Devils, Tambellini, Luongo, Panthers, Flames, Parise, Knuble and Red Wings
Dan Rosen via twitter: Petr Sykora and Henrik Tallinder will be back in the Devils lineup tonight. Josefson and Harrold are out. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: The Oilers have agreed to terms with GM Steve Tambellini on a new contract.…