Sidney Crosby to sign contract extension with Penguins
Update: Nick Kypreos via twitter: Deal expected to be for 12 years and $104.4 million. Salary cap hit of $8.7 million. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby are expected to announce the signing of a contract…
Shero says he’s not trading Jordan Staal … No timeline on Crosby deal … Reports of a Selanne return … Kypreos trade watch video
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins GM Ray Shero on Jordan Staal, he isn't available. “You can’t have it both ways,” he said. “I can’t try to negotiate a contract with Jordan and a trade with another team…
Morning notes on Crosby, Nash, Oilers-Leafs rumor, Selanne, Schultz, Kostitsyn, Latandresse, Canadiens and Oilers
Elliotte Freidman of CBC: The Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side haven't gotten that far in negotiations, despite the 10 year, $90 million deal that is rumored. The cap hit could be around the $9 million mark though. It's highly unlikely…
Morning notes: Crosby, Red Wings, van Riemsdyk, Nash, Avalanche, Bruins, Asham, Niskanen, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anderson confirms there have only been preliminary talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side. Blogs and 1 media outlet are reporting that they have agreed or settled on a 9 year, $90 million…
Rangers interested in Radulov and others … Top 5 pre-draft trade possibilities … 10 year deal for Crosby? KHL interested in Pavelec
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are interested in Alexander Radulov, but are internally weighing the upside of acquiring over players like Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan and Zach Parise. There is reportedly one other team that is closer…
Crosby and Pens talking … Could Blackhawks be interested in Parise? Wings not interested in Radulov … CBJ talking with Davidson … Terrible OT Goal
Renaud Lavoie of RDS: Through google translate, the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's agent Pat Brisson have begun contract negotiations. They have held preliminary discussions, and a formal contract can't be completed until after July 1st. Adam Jahns of the Chicago…
Players who have taken the most elbowing penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season
There were 107 elbowing penalties called in the NHL this past season, and here is a list of the most guilty. RK Player Team Pos GP PIM Elbow T1 Evander Kane Jets LW 74 53 3 Evgeni Malkin Penguins…
NHL terminating CBA … Canucks and Panthers notes … Shero wants big 3 … Top 5 FA targets for Sens … Semin’s agent audio
Jason Kay via twitter: The NHL has officially let the NHLPA know they are terminating the CBA on Sept. 15th. Talks are expected to start after the draft. Liz Mullen via twitter: A source said that one side must let…
Luongo would waive his NTC … Pens want to re-sign Crosby and Staal … Grabovski gets offer before Leafs deal … Kesler injury
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Canucks Roberto Luongo tells reporters that he would waive his no trade clause if asked. Aaron Portzline via twitter: It's no secret the the Blue Jackets need a starting goalie, but due to Roberto Luongo's age…
Carter’s return unknown … Boychuk injured … Jones wants to stay … Selanne to know by July 1st … Milbury’s Crosby comments
Rich Hammond of the LA Kings Insider: When Kings forward Jeff Carter will be able to return is still not known. According to GM Dean Lombardi, Carter's ankle is going to be sore for a while. Ideally the Kings would…
Morning notes on: Kessel, Crosby, Letang, Lidstrom, Kuznetsov, Gerbe, Nash, Selanne, Gomez and Toews
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox doesn't think Phil Kessel fits with the Maple Leafs. Despite his ability to score 30 goals, "He’s no leader on a team still developing internal leadership. He’s not combative or a fierce adversary.…
Afternoon notes on: Crosby to return, Radulov, Avery, Letang, NHL rules, Bergeron, Parenteau, lines and starting goalies
Pens Inside Scoop via twitter: Penguins Sidney Crosby will return on Thursday against the Rangers. Slava Malamud via twitter: Reports out of Russia are that Alexander Radulov is leaning towards returning to the NHL, but the KHL leaders are doing…