Belanger to Caps, and Fleischmann on the way out? Kaberle interest varies
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Sources saying Eric Belanger has reached a deal with the Washington Capitals. The Capitals might be moving out a forward for a defenseman before they announce the signing. Brian Burke has said they…
More on the Front-Loaded contract investigation … Sharks offering Clowe and 1st for Kaberle? Phillips and Sens talking extension
Helene Elliott via twitter: She thinks the Kings are figuring Kovalchuk and the Devils will rework their deal. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Kovalchuk's agent hasn't discussed the KHL with him. SKA wants Kovalchuk to let them know what he wants.…
Savard rumors to heat up or on hold … Kronwall back to Europe? Stempniak interest increasing … Maltby still in Wings plans?
James Murphy of ESPN Boston: Tomas Kaberle has been link to Bruins since the 2009 draft. Marc Savard has been link to the Leafs for awhile as well, especially after Savard said he'd waive his no-trade to go there. With…
5 days left for Kaberle … Kariya next for Ducks? Savard may waive ‘no-movement’ now
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: The Kovalchuk ruling will make is even more difficult for Brian Burke to trade Tomas Kaberle (unless the Devils and Kovalchuk have another deal close to being done). Sure other teams are interested, but…
Mitchell’s agent talked with Detroit … Savard trade chatter … Blues talk
Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Ken Holland has spoken with Willie Mitchell's agent about the possibility of bringing him to Detroit. According to CapGeek.com, the Wings have about $1.6 million in cap space available. Mitchell wants to play for…
Sharks interested in Niemi? Preds may not be talking to Theodore … Price-Canadiens talks are slow
Gary Peterson of the San Jose Mercury News: Could the San Jose Sharks be interested in Antti Niemi? The Sharks have about $4 million in cap space, with 2 goalies under contract. Are Antero Niittymaki (2 years and $4 million)…
White-Flames heading to arbitration … Regin and Campoli at standstill with Sens … Richards staying in Dallas long-term? Redden to be waived?
Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: It doesn't appear like the Calgary Flames and Ian White will reach an agreement before their Friday arbitration case. From White's agent, "If something happens, something happens. But we're not counting on it". White…
5 teams interested in Bieksa … Johnson-Blues making progress … No progress on Wheeler
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks could now be targeting Canucks defenseman, Kevin Bieksa. The Kings, Sharks, Blue Jackets, and the Montreal Canadiens have also shown interest. If Bieksa doesn't work out, they could also look at…
Life after the Kovalchuk signing … Other pieces will begin to fall
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Don't expect a Tomas Kaberle trade this week as GM Brian Burke has gone fishing for the week. He did have this to say before he left, "The number of offers are up to…
Kovalchuk and Kings talks back on? Gagne trade tied to Kovalchuk
Helen Elliott via Twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi says Kings and Kovalchuk are "re-engaged", Kovalchuk to make counter-offer today. Pierre LeBrun heard the same thing this morning. Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post: The trading of Simon Gagne may be…
Kovalchuk and the Devils … Modano, Wings or retirement … Family concerns for Nabokov
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Nothing much has changed with Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils the past couple days. They are still considered the leading NHL candidate (maybe the only NHL candidate) to sign the Russian super-star.…
Blues re-sign Jaroslav Halak and Cam Janssen
Sportsnet.ca: The St. Louis Blues have locked up goalie Jaroslav Halak for 4 years, and $15 million. He'll make $2.75 next year, $3.5 million in 2011-12, $4.25 in 2012-13 and $4.5 million in 2013-14. It works out to a cap…