NHL suspends Marchand for 5 games
The NHL suspends Bruins forward Brad Marchand for 5 games for clipping Canucks defenseman Sami Salo.
Alfie getting closer … Raymond skates for 1st time since compression fracture … Connolly speaks … Parse injured last night
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Daniel Alfredsson skated yesterday for the 2nd consecutive day and was meeting with doctors to see where he stands regarding his concussion. He won't play tonight, but could join on the team on…
NHL Free Agent tracker for July 1st
We’ll be updating NHL free agents signings from today in the chart below and in (hit F5 to refresh page) our Top 25 free agents page. Players Old Team New Team Contract Notes Ruslan Fedotenko Rangers Rangers 1 year, $1.4…
Wisniewski, Salo and Eaves all re-sign before free agency starts
James Wisniewski signs a 6 year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jackets. Sami Salo signs a 1 year, $2 million deal with the Canucks. Patrick Eaves signs a 3 year, $3.6 million deal with the Red Wings.
NHL free agent rumors involving Jagr, Salo, Bergenheim, Torres, Cole, Rupp, Harding, Fleischmann, Leino, Wisniewski, and Hejda
Darren Dreger via twitter: There are possibly 4 teams still in on Jaromir Jagr. The Penguins, Red Wings, Canadiens and 1 other team, not the Flyers. The Flyers are still talking about the possibility. Jason Botchford via twitter: The Canucks…
Kopecky signs with Panthers … Leafs almost acquire Talbot’s rights … Pens could sign Jagr today … Rangers to buyout Drury … Pitkanen re-sign with Canes, their other UFAs may not … Canucks options
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Tomas Kopecky has signed with the Florida Panthers this morning for 4 years, $12 million. Damien Cox via twitter: "PITT negotiated Talbot's neg rights to Leafs for a 5th rounder; Talbot wasn't interested in around $1.7…
Free agent updates involving Jagr, Doughty, Tanguay, Selanne, Bryzgalov, the Canadiens and Red Wings
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Multiple sources confirmed that Jaromir Jagr approached the Pittsburgh Penguins about a possible return. The Red Wings, Rangers, Capitals and Canadiens are also of interest to Jagr. The Penguins may be open to the…
Twitter NHL rumors and notes involving: Jagr, Weber, Parise, Richards, Bryzgalov and Canucks UFAs
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Jaromir Jagr's agent said he had more talks with the Red Wings yesterday and plans to have more talks with other teams. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Nashville elects salary arbitration with Shea Weber, the same goes…
Lidstrom decision by Wednesday … Canucks may have plan to keep both Bieksa and Ehrhoff … Keeping Kaberle could be good for Bruins … Maple Leafs notes
Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom decision to either retire or continue playing for the Red Wings should be made known by next Wednesday's NHL Awards Show. "Nick said he'll have a decision by then," said Holland. Pierre…
Roloson to start … Thornton played with separated shoulder … Red Wings options … Leafs and Richards … A Souray buyout coming?
Darren Dreger via twitter: "Sorry Wpg, it's inching closer, but there still is no firm deal with ASG and there will not be an announcement today. From a key source." Bob McKenzie via twitter: "As for WPG, principals still grinding…
Salo in for Canucks … Off-season Blackhawks questions … Arnott and Sturm likely not back for Capitals … Thrasher sale update
Damien Cox via twitter: Predators forward Colin Wilson will be in the lineup for injured Steve Sullivan. Sami Salo is in for the Canucks, Andrew Alberts is likely out. Keith Ballard a scratch. Dan Murphy via twitter: Salo in, Alberts…
Schneider left due to cramp … NY Rangers have some off-season decisions to make … Malkin back before Crosby … Niemi to start
Cam Cole of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks goalie Cory Schneider left with under 3 minutes to go in the 3rd period. He had to be helped off the ice after his leg cramped up. "The cramps, he said, “I could…