Morning Hits: Theodore, Erat, Bourdon, Lombardi, Komarov and Brunner
Patrick Caisse: Citing a TVA Sports report, Jose Theodore will be signing a one-year deal worth between $800,000 and $1.1 million. Bob McKenzie: Still on holidays, McKenzie reports that there is zero truth to Theodore signing with the Bruins. Brian…
Morning Hits: Giroux Injury, Devils, Sabres, Prout, Beaulieu and Landeskog
Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren's statement on Claude Giroux's injury. "Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux had successful surgery this afternoon on his right index finger performed by Dr. Katherine Boyd at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in Ottawa, Canada. Giroux was…
Morning Hits: Mitchell, Martinez, Lindholm, All-Star Game, Oldest and Youngest Teams and Avs Q&A
Brian Compton: Opening night was eight weeks away from last night. Dennis Bernstein: Bernstein thinks that if Willie Mitchell can remain healthy, the Kings could look to deal Alec Martinez to a team that incurs an injury to their blueline.…
Free Agent Hits: Whitney, Cowen, Thomas, Ranger, Brule, Weise and Winchester
Jim Matheson: The Hurricanes and Islanders seem like a possible fit for Ryan Whitney. He may have to take a one-year deal. Gord Holder of the Ottawa Citizen: Negotiations between the Senators and defenseman Jared Cowen will pick up soon. “It’s…
Morning Hits: Gagner, Jets RFAs, Chiarelli, Thomas, Couturier, Redmond and Sharks travel
Elliotte Friedman: Sam Gagner has asked for a one-year $5.5 million deal in arbitration. The Oilers have asked for $3.5 million. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have arbitration dates set with Zach Bogosian, Bryan Little and…
Morning Hits: Horton, Giroux, Ryan, Fleischmann, Oilers, Olympics, Escrow and Burmistrov
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets winger Nathan Horton will have shoulder surgery next week and is out for four to six months. Chris Johnston: Claude Giroux's salary breakdown: $10 million in 2014-15 followed by $9 million, $9 million, $9 million, $9…
Free Agent Hits II: Jagr, Penner, Hejduk, Grabovski, Brodie and Backlund
Chris Johnson: Jaromir Jagr's camp feel the Canadiens are no longer interested. Other teams are making offers. Jagr thinks he has a couple years left, but is fine with signing one year deals. John Boruk: Jagr's agent said that he'd…
Free Agent Hits II: Clarkson, Horton, Stalberg, Red Wings, Flyers, Jets and offer sheets
Darren Dreger: Little doubt that David Clarkson a seven year deal, and some GMs are thinking he'll get $6 million plus. Bob McKenzie: McKenzie thinks that Clarkson will end up with a Canadian team. He's visited the Oilers, Senators and…
Free Agent Signings: Giroux, Briere and Ballard
Pierre LeBrun: Claude Giroux's Flyers deal is finalized: 8 years for $66.2 million. $8.275 million salary cap hit with a full no-trade clause. Pierre LeBrun: Daniel Briere will be signing with the Canadiens for 2 years and $8 million. Michael…
Free Agent Hits IV: Clarkson, Alfredsson, Emery, Flyers and Maple Leafs
Allan Walsh: "All NHL GM's received a memo from the League TODAY informing them no negotiations or verbal offers allowed on pending UFA's until tomorrow." Bruce Garrioch: David Clarkson visited Ottawa today. Ian Mendes: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that…
Seguin for Eriksson in the works … Giroux close to big extension … Nonis statement on Grabovski
2:45 PM Darren Dreger: "I'm told there are 7 pieces to the Seguin-Eriksson trade. 3 prospects moving from Stars. 4 players total." 2:44 PM Bob McKenzie: Hearing it is a five player deal. Darren Dreger: "Huge trade in the works.…
Free Agent Hits I: Clarkson, Stewart, Iginla, Thomas, Alfredsson and Briere
Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello wouldn't say whether he would send David Clarkson one more offer before noon tomorrow. Josh Rimer: Doug MacLean on Rimer's NiteCap show: "The two teams pushing hard for David Clarkson are Toronto & Edmonton."…