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.…
Trade Hits: Seguin, Edler, Letang, Schneider, Skinner, Myers, Halak, Williams and Flames offer No. 6 to Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A source said it would take a "king's ransom" to get the Bruins to trade Tyler Seguin. It would have to include a top 10 pick and include an All-Star level roster player. Pierre LeBrun: The…
Evening Hits: No buyout for Richards … 15 teams interested in Lecavalier
Chris Johnston: The Rangers won't use a compliance buyout on Brad Richards this summer. It is possible that they use it next year. Dan Rosen: The risk of the Rangers not buying Richards out: "1) Richards may not be able…
Evening Hits: Bolland, Letang, Vanek, Shattenkirk and Demers
Pierre LeBrun: A team has told LeBrun that the Blackhawks are shopping center Dave Bolland. Bob McKenzie: The longer Kris Letang goes unsigned in Pittsburgh, the more reasonable it is to assume a trade is possible. The Penguins have made…
Free Agent Signings: Kunitz, Anisimov, Sheppard and Desjardins
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins signed Chris Kunitz to a 3-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $3.85 million. Bob McKenzie: He has one year left at $3.725 million. Bob McKenzie: Artem Anisimov re-signed with the Blue Jackets, 3-years, $9.85 million.…
Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Clowe, Kiprusoff, and some Sharks
Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Bryan Murray said he'll have an answer from Daniel Alfredsson by Friday. He's thinking he'll play. Renaud Lavoie: Rangers UFA Ryane Clowe has been cleared by doctors. He suffered a concussion in the playoffs. Nick Kypreos:…
Injury Hits: Bergeron, Handzus, Toews, Hossa, Shaw, Chara, Jagr, Horton, Seguin and Havlat
Bruce Arthur: Bruins Patrice Bergeron had a broken rib, torn cartilage and separated his shoulder during last night's game. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Michal Handzus was playing with a broken wrist and torn MCL. George Malik of Kukla's Korner: Malik summarizes…
Free Agent Hits: Torres, Enroth, Briere, Canadiens, Kostitsyn and Gagne
Josh Rimer: The Sharks have re-signed Raffi Torres to a 3-year deal. Elliotte Friedman: $6 million over 3 years. Pierre LeBrun: The Sabres re-sign Jhonas Enroth to a 2-year deal worth $1.25 million per season. Kevin Kurz: Don't expect the Sharks…
Cammalleri and some other Flames may be available … Teams looking for top-six forwards
The Fourth Period: A source close to the Flames said they are taking calls on Mike Cammalleri. He has one year left at $7 million, with a cap hit of $6 million. GM Feaster is also on the lookout for…
Letang’s Agent and Shero meet … Will the Penguins be able to keep him?
Rob Rossi: Penguins GM Ray Shero met with Kris Letang's agent yesterday morning. No numbers were changed. Will meet again. David Pollak: Pollak thinks that if the Penguins put Letang on the market, the Sharks could call to see what…