Bouwmeester’s stock rising … Sens offer for Nash was better … Senators and Flyers options … Leafs deal could be on horizon
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester's stock is on the rise as he may be the top defenseman available. The Red Wings have lost Nicklas Lidstrom and Brad Stuart. The Flyers are looking for a defenseman,…
Morning notes on: Nash, Bernier, Rangers, Doan, Flyers, Penguins, Red Wings, Visnovsky and Semin
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Trade talks involving Rick Nash are ongoing, but not that productive. If Weber ends up with the Flyers, the Rangers may step up. Though the Rangers could turn to a Bobby Ryan trade or…
Silence from the Predators on Weber … Could they be thinking of a trade with the Flyers?
Jim Diamond of the Examiner: The Predators have not said a word regarding Shea Weber's offer sheet since they the put out a statement last Thursday. “We have stated previously that, should a team enter into an offer sheet with…
Trade rumors involving the Maple Leafs, Kings, Bruins, Ducks, Sharks, Blue Jackets and Flames
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs were interested in Jonathan Bernier at the draft, then interest waned a bit, but a source said their interest as picked up again. It's not clear if an actual offer was…
Rumors and notes: “a hell of an offer” for Nash, Semin, Weber, Kostitsyn, Doan, Parise, Suter, Streit, Luongo, Bernier, Kane and Boyle
Ansar Khan of MLive: According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the Red Wings made "a hell of an offer" to the Blue Jackets for Rick Nash. Which got them no counteroffer, no negotiating, nothing. It's unclear what the…
Coyotes may be frontrunners for Shane Doan … Could look for new destination within 7-10 days
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance notes that Shane Doan and Alexander Semin remain unsigned for different reasons. Doan, because he waiting to see what is happening with the Coyotes situation. Doan doesn't appear to be a in hurry and is…
Shane Doan update and some Red Wings notes
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are still interested in Shane Doan and are willing to wait for him. “I've had conversations with Shane Doan's representatives,'' Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “I told them we have interest.''…
Trade notes involving Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and the St. Louis Blues
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Rick Nash trade talks have gone cold in recent days, and in 6 months, GM Scott Howson hasn't come close on a deal. “There’s no timetable by which we have to make moves,” Howson…
Free agent rumor and notes: Shea Weber, Mike Green, Shane Doan, Mike Modano and Kris Versteeg
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Yesterday was the deadline to accept qualifying offers, but Shea Weber and the Predators agreed to extend it until August 1st. This allows both sides flexibility as they can continue to negotiate. Accepting the qualifying offer…
A look at 6 teams that could trade for Rick Nash … Could Flames deal Bouwmeester to the Oilers?
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 6 teams that could trade for Rick Nash. Boston Bruins: They still believe they are a contender and could take a run at their 2nd cup in 3 years. Tyler Seguin, Milan Lucic,…
Quick hits on: Vlasic, Penguins winger search, Suter, Hamill and the Winter Classic
David Pollak via twitter: The Sharks have signed Marc-Edouard Vlasic to a 5 year deal. Jesse Spector via twitter: The 5 year deal is for $21 million. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Kovacevic doesn't get the sense that the…
Doan rumor update … Stars expect Morrow to be with team next year … Neil gets 3 year extension … Blues sign Langenbrunner
Fox Sports Arizona via twitter: Shane Doan's agent said if they don't have an answer by July 16th (regarding Phoenix situation), they may get serious with regards to other offers. John Gambadoro via twitter: The Sharks are the 2nd team…