Sharks trade Heatley to the Wild for Havlat
The San Jose Sharks have traded Dany Heatley to the Minnesota Wild for Martin Havlat. Havlat carries a $5 million cap hit for the next 4 season. Heatley carries a $7.5 million cap hit for the next 3 seasons.
Sharks acquires Brent Burns from the Wild
The San Jose Sharks have acquired Brent Burns and a 2012 2nd round pick from the Minnesota Wild for Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle and a 2011 1st round pick (28th overall). The Wild selected Zack Phillips from Saint John with…
Free agent news and rumors involving: Realignment, Penguins, Yandle, Canucks, Predators and Canadiens … Could Canadiens block a Stamkos to Leafs move?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Gary Bettman presented a major realignment proposal to the board of governors for the 2012-13 season. It involved cutting the divisions down to 4, and possibly moving the Red Wings and Blue Jackets to…
Twitter rumors and notes involving: Ryan Smyth and the Oilers, Varlamov, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Flyers, Sharks and Jagr
Bob McKenzie via twitter: LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth would like to return to the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators assistant GM Tim Murray said they haven't ruled out moving into the top 3, though it could be…
Afternoon twitter roundup involving: Horton, Winnipeg, Wallin, Sobotka, Souray and Jagr
Ian Mendes via twitter: Bruins coach Julien on Nathan Horton: "He's got a concussion. There is no way in the world he plays tonight." Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Word around the NHL is "Muller doesn't interview well and doesn't have…
Blues may be shutout for UFA’s … Jackets dangling #8 … Richards rumors … Flyers should go after Thomas again … Leafs were in on Erixon
Roger Hensley of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Jeremy Rutherford notes that until the Blues are sold or new investors are brought in, they can't afford a "legitimate" free agent goal scorer. With the free agent crop a little week, Blues…
Blues notes … Huberdeau at #2? Filatov to stay in N.A. … Sharks injuries … Carter to Leafs rumor
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues may look to the trade route to add an established forward, and they have three 2nd round picks. The Blues are in talks with Patrick Berglund about a contract extension,…
Isles re-sign Okposo for 5 years … Thornton’s and other Sharks injuries … Preds will match any Weber offer sheets
The New York Times: The NY Islanders have locked Kyle Okposo (23) up for 5 years, at $14 million. Okposo was drafted 7th overall in 2006. He missed the first 44 games last year with a lorn labrum. In 192…
Who will start for Lightning? Thornton says he’ll play in Game 5 … Isles should ask for Versteeg, Hartnell or Carle for Nabokov … Jagr to sign in KHL
Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: Lightning coach Guy Boucher won't reveal who his starting goalie will be, but it sounds like it would be Dwayne Roloson. "I don't feel like we've got a situation. … We've got a…
Sharks hopeful for Clowe … Hejduk re-signs … Weber “It’s going to get done” … Goalie carousel to stop in Philly?
Mark Emmons of the San Jose Mercury News: Ryane Clowe did not practice yesterday due to his 'upper-body injury' but coach Todd McLellan is hopeful that he can play tonight. He'll skate this morning, and if he can play, he'll…
Richards being patient … Lydman has surgery, Sutton struggled … Sabres could use a veteran D … Quick playoff notes
Mark Stepneski of the ESPN Dallas: Brad Richards is being patient with his decision to hit the free agent market on July 1st. “Right now there is no deadline in sight because July 1 is so far away,” Richards said.…
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…