Injury Notes: Helm, Bergeron, Beauchemin, Rinne, Clemmensen, Havlat and Michalek
Helene St. James: Red Wings Darren Helm didn't skate yesterday as he has a pulled groin according to GM Ken Holland. Ansar Khan: Holland said that Helm will likely miss the first few days of training camp, they are being…
Team Canada Orientation Camp: Insurance, Thornton, Giroux, Chiarelli and Krueger
CP on TSN: Players attended the Team Canada orientation camp did not take to the ice due to high insurance costs. "It would be nice, but it's not the case and I still think we can get a lot out…
Free Agent Hits: Murray, Selanne and Boyle
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Douglas Murray's agent said the Canucks are kicking tires on the defenseman. “We’ve talked to them off and on all summer,” said player agent Anton Thun. “At this point we’re not close to signing.…
Morning Hits: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Callahan, Seattle Expansion and Palffy
David Alter: Two days until the start of the non-compliance buyout period, August 2nd to 4th. There will be a 48 hour span where the Maple Leafs could buyout John-Michael Liles if they wish. If the Leafs bought out Liles,…
Sharks Sign Joe Pavelski To A Five-Year Contract Extension
San Jose Sharks: The Sharks have signed center Joe Pavelski to a five-year contract extension. The deal will kick in on July 1st, 2014. “Joe has been an important part of our success over the last several years and we…
Morning Hits: Fraser, Sullivan, Cowen, Campoli, Hagman, Brent, Foster and Some Season Ticket Renewals
Lance Hornby: It is unlikely that Mark Fraser and the Maple Leafs will reach a deal before their arbitration today's hearing. There had been no contract in the past week as of yesterday morning. Chris Ribau of the Daily Press…
Quick Hits: Wild, Fraser, Hemsky, Franson, Kearns and Grebeshkov
Charly Walters of the Pioneer Press: (s/t Adrian Dater) Walters notes that a "little birdie" says that the Wild lost $30 million last season. Zach Parise and Ryan Suter had bonuses totaling $20 million. Darren Dreger: For Mark Fraser's arbitration…
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…
Free Agent Hits I: Bogosian, Raymond, Gerbe, Blum, Fistric, Zuccarello and the Islanders
David Pagnotta: Talks are ongoing between the Jets and defenseman Zach Bogosian. Tough to say were talks stand. The Fourth Period: Bogosian is believed to be looking for a long-term deal at round $5 million a season. There are several…
Morning Hits II: Alfredsson, McDonagh, Sabres, Flames, Jagr, Cleary, Raymond and Grabovski
Bruce Garrioch: Garrioch thinks that the Stars were one of the six teams that called Daniel Alfredsson, joining the Sharks, Canadiens, Bruins and Red Wings. Larry Brooks: The Rangers and Ryan McDonagh are "getting closer to a deal." Mike Harrington:…
Morning Hits: Edler, Miller, Luongo, Coburn, Ryan, Boyle, Ference, Khudobin, Jones and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Several teams were surprised that Alex Edler didn't get traded to the Hurricanes for No. 5 pick at the draft. The Flyers, Lightning, Senators, and Oilers are all interested in Edler. He has a…
Trade Hits: Oilers and CBJ, Schneider, Clutterbuck, Kennedy, Canadiens and Vanek
Dennis Bernstein: David Pagnotta on the Fan 590 said that the Oilers offered the Blue Jackets a package including goalie Devan Dubnyk and the 7th overall pick for Sergei Bobrovsky. Ryan Rishaug: The demand for Cory Schneider is very high.…