Tag: New Jersey Devils

Afternoon rumor update: Parise, Neal, Staal, Forsberg, Anderson, Souray and Langenbrunner

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Zach Parise will be a RFA at season's end, but would like to start contract negotiations on an extension. So far there have been no talks (Kovalchuk saga most likely the reason. "I'm the type…

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Staal-Rangers by Friday? Nash to RW? New captains in Mon and Van plus more NHL rumors

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers and Marc Staal continue to work towards a deal that could happen by the start of training camp on Friday. The contract they are working on could be longer than…

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NHL fines the Devils $3 million and loss of draft picks

TSN: The NHL has come down hard on the New Jersey Devils for attempting to circumvent the salary cap on the first Ilya Kovalchuk contract. The Devils were fined $3 million and the forfeit of their 2011 3rd round pick,…

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Ribeiro staying in Dallas … Neal-Stars continue to talk … Bergfors-Thrashers close … Spot on Kings D open for Hickey? Keeping Parise happy

Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Dallas Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk has put center Mike Ribeiro's mind at ease, telling him that the plan is for him to be in Dallas this season. “I reassured him that I have no…

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Sunday morning rumor roundup

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Negotiations continue between the Columbus Blue Jackets and goalie Steve Mason on a contract extension. “We’ve had some fair, reasonable and good discussions with Columbus,” Mason’s agent Anton Thun told Sporting News. “It’s going…

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Friday morning rumors involving free agents and trade candidates

Eric Stephens via twitter: The Anaheim Ducks and Bobby Ryan continue to talk, but rumor is they haven't agreed on any specific part of the contract. Jim Matheson via twitter: Most likely scenario for Sheldon Souray is to attend Oilers…

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RFAs still looking to finalize contracts … Regehr admits he’s been shopped … Some UFAs hope to get deals soon

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars had talks with the agents for James Neal and Matt Niskanen on Tuesday. The team hopes to have them signed before the start of camp. Craig Custance of the Sporting…

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Canadiens sign Halpren … Giguere #1 for Leafs? Wellwood invited to Coyotes camp

Montreal Canadiens website: The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jeff Halpren to a 1-year contract. Halpren played in 71 games last year with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings, recording 9 goals and 10 assists. Dave Vest of PhoenixCoyotes.com:…

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Modin signing with the Thrashers … Cheechoo gets tryout from Stars … Kozlov still wants to play in NHL

TSN: A Swedish website is reporting that the Atlanta Thrashers have signed winger Fredrik Modin. Modin struggled last season, recording only 11 points in 44 games. Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Slava Kozlov's agent, Scott Lites, told the Sporting…

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NHL-NHLPA reach agreement … Kovalchuk deal to be approved

3:45 pm: Chris Stevenson via twitter: "will grandfather in other deals for limits on new contracts." 3:41: Tom Gulitti via twitter: "CBA amendment would involve stipulations on cap hit for deals going past age 35 and age 40." 3:40 pm:…

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NHL offers ultimatum to NHLPA … Kovalchuk’s, Loungo’s and Hossa’s contract are front and center

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rather than attempting to summarize the main points, click on the link to read Brooks' entire article, it's a must read for all. The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding…

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It has to end today

Tom Gulitti of the Record: The NHL has until 5:00 pm today to reach their decision to either accept or reject the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. The contract would be deemed acceptable and registered if…

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