Laperriere back soon, Carter unlikely … Offer Sheets out there? Boychuk now a UFA … Sens wanted Cammalleri, got Kovalev
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers winger Ian Laperriere practiced with the team yesterday, and could return later on in the series. Laperriere has been out since April 22nd with a brain bruise and concussion. Jeff Carter skated for…
Coyotes Staying in Phoenix? Sergei Kostitsyn done in Montreal … Flyers free agents
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Sources have told ESPN Friday night that the Ice Edge Holdings group and city of Glendale are going to sign a letter of exclusivity on Monday, as they've agreed on all points on in a new…
Gagne back for game 4? Krejci done for rest of year … Holland asked to be President and have Yzerman become GM of Wings
Sam Charchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers winger Simon Gagne, who broke is foot in game 4 against New Jersey, may suit up tonight for game 4 versus the Bruins. Gagne had an MRI done yesterday, and after his Friday…
Lidstrom Retiring After Season? Jarome Wants Out? Jagr Staying in Russia
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Rumors are spreading throughout Joe Louis Arena that All-World defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom could retire after season. I wonder who's whispering this though? “It’s going to come sooner or later,” Lidstrom said, chuckling at…
No Recent Talks Between Ryan and Ducks Yet … Savard Passes Neuropsychological Test … Jagr Return? Lightning GM Search
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: There has been no progress in contract negotiations between Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan's agent hasn't met with team since the end of the season, but believes the two sides will meet…
European NHL Free Agent Goalie, Jussi Rynnas
One of the top European free agents this year is Finnish goalkeeper, Jussi Rynnas. Though he's not rated as high as last year's free agent goalie, Jonas Gustavsson, he still drawing plenty of interest. Last season Rynnas posted a 14-13-1…
St. Louis Open to Tampa Trading Him … Goalie Options for Philly … The Hudler Situation
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blues won't be re-signing Paul Kariya. Martin St. Louis won't get in the way of Tampa Bay if they want to trade him. Toronto could be the front runner to get Jussi Rynnas…
Jokinen to KHL? Turco Preparing to Move On … Thrashers Wish List
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After bouncing around between 4 different teams in the past couple years, Olli Jokinen may be playing in Russia next season, especially if he's looking to make anywhere close to the $5 million…
Kovalev Out for Season … UFA Defenseman … Maple Leaf Questions this Off-Season
Don Brennan of Canoe Sports: The Ottawa Senators have lost Alex Kovalev for the remained of the season with a completely torn ACL. He has surgery scheduled for 2 weeks, and rehab should be 3-4 months. Kevin Allen of the…
Changes coming in Calgary … Rynnas has a list of teams to visit … Mueller out Indefinitely.
George Johnson of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Darryl Sutter's blueprint and makeover has failed ... again. His status in the organization, as well as team president Ken King, will be in question. It's been rumored for awhile that Sutter…
Vinny on the Block this Off-season … Rynnas Meets with Stars … Leafs/Flyers in on Scrivens
Jim Kelly of Sports Illustrated: Kelly thinks the Lightning should dump Vincent Lecavalier as soon as they can. Lecavalier's cap hit is $7.7 million a season. Though it will be tough to move a contract like that, the Canadiens, Maple…
More Injuries in Vancouver … Podcast from GlobeSports … Hudler back to Detroit
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The injury front keeps getting bigger out in Vancouver. Already without Mikael Samuelsson, Steve Bernier, Willie Mitchell, and Shane O'Brien (disciplinary); Daniel Sedin was held out of last night's game, and most likely tonight's…