Afternoon Notes: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Devils, Wild, Avalanche, Capitals, Senators and Rangers
Elliotte Friedman: The Rangers have put goalie Martin Biron on waivers with the purpose of terminating his contract. David Alter: Maple Leafs Jerry D'Amigo took David Clarkson's spot on their 3rd line. Clarkson briefly tested out his injured foot. Chris Johnston:…
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…
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…
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…
Free Agent Hits: Rask, Smith, Letang, Clarkson, Bickell, Mikkelson, Red Wings and Pietrangelo
Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask's new deal will be in the $7 million range. Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor. Pierre LeBrun: Kris…
Free Agents Hits: Malkin, Gonchar, Loktionov, Crabb, Clarkson, Elias, Bickell and Stalberg
Darren Dreger: There is speculation that Evgeni Malkin could command $15 million a season from the KHL, all tax free. Bruce Garrioch: Senators UFA Sergei Gonchar has an offer from Metallurg of the KHL. Waiting to see what his NHL…
Morning Hits: Garrioch roundup, top UFAs, Soderberg and Clarkson
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch lists some buyout candidates: 1. Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) - $23 million spread out over 14 years. 2. Roberto Luongo (VAN) - $27 million and on the Canucks payroll until 2031. 3. Brad Richards (NYR)…
2013 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted
A list of 2013 NHL unrestricted free agents. There are almost 300 players who will become free agents after this season. Player Age Pos Team 2012-13 Cap Hit Jarome Iginla 35 RW PIT $7,000,000 Patrik Elias 36 C NJD $6,000,000…