That free agent guy … Bieksa getting some interest … No rush for Modano
Mark Everson of the NY Post: A source close to Ilya Kovalchuk is saying he's still deciding between a couple teams, but the saga is close to ending. One source is saying the Kings have a 50-50 chance of signing…
Kovalchuk and Kings close … Market to open up soon? Malkin to the wing with Crosby
Nick Kyperos via Twitter: 8:40 AM Post - "A big swing in the Ilya/Kings talks. Major stumbling blocks have been rectified. A source now described it to me as "close but not done" Mike Russo via Twitter: Lockout protection has…
The Guy who won’t sign … Elias hoping for Kaberle … Neal and Stars not close
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk left Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon, his agent stayed to have more talks with GM Dean Lombardi, but left last night without a deal in place. There were rumors that the talks were…
Kings out of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes, again … Zherdev to Flyers could happen today … Leafs looking for winger, not centerman
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have once again said no to Ilya Kovalchuk. The Kings looked at Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman's, proposal and found they wouldn't be able to retain some of their young players…
Kovalchuk and the Devils … Modano, Wings or retirement … Family concerns for Nabokov
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Nothing much has changed with Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils the past couple days. They are still considered the leading NHL candidate (maybe the only NHL candidate) to sign the Russian super-star.…
The Ilya Kovalchuk Update for Tuesday
Well so much for Ilya Kovalchuk signing a deal by yesterday. Jay Grossman via Twitter: Kovalchuk's choices have been narrowed down, nothing finalized, but no announcement tonight (Monday night). Tom Gulitti via Twitter: Heard that Atlanta could be back in…
Nabokov heading to the KHL? Gagne not in Kings plans
5:00 PM: Dmitry Chesnokov via Twitter: Evgeni Nabokov is negotiating with SKA of the KHL, confirmed by KHL's President Medvedev. Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: A source tells ESPN that the Kings are not considering Simon Gagne. Larry Brooks via Twitter:…
Ilya Kovalchuk could resign with the New Jersey Devils today
4:30 PM: Tim Panaccio via Twitter: The KHL is a real possibility for Kovalchuk. 2:03 PM: Mark Everson of the NY Post: The New Jersey Devils have the inside track to re-sign sniper Ilya Kovalchuk. One source said the contract…
Kovalchuk turns down the LA Kings
Helene Elliot of the LA Times: Ilya Kovalchuk won't be heading to the Los Angeles Kings. Dean Lombardi said this afternoon that Kovalchuk has 'decided against joining the Kings'. Lombardi didn't say why they couldn't agree on a contract, or…
Devils still after Kovalchuk … Cogliano available from the Oilers
Mark Everson of the NY Post: New Jersey Devils GM Ilya Kovalchuk still hasn't given up on re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk. It's rumored that the Devils were willing to offer $8 million a season. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The…
Kovalchuk sleeping on Kings offer … Selanne returning?
Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: Pavel Kubina is close to signing with the Lightning. Helene Elliot via Twitter: The LA Kings are the only team in on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils are said to be out. Nick Kypreos via Twitter: The…
Anton Volchenkov signs with the Devils
The New Jersey Devils have signed Anton Volchenkov to the 6 year deal worth $25.5 million. That is a cap hit of $4.25 million per season. Volchenkov had been with the Ottawa Senators for the last 7 seasons, playing in…