Philadelphia Flyers to sign Vincent Lecavalier to a 5 year deal
The Philadelphia Flyers will sign Vincent Lecavalier to a 5 year contract worth $22.5 million, a $4.5 million salary cap hit. The deal can't become official until Friday. The 33-year old was drafted 1st overall by the Lightning in the…
Evening Hits II: Avs and Lightning, Luongo, Coburn, Vanek and Miller
Adrian Dater: One trade rumor that Dater wouldn't do is Erik Johnson and No. 1 for Viktor Hedman and No. 3. Josh Rimer: If the Canucks don't trade Roberto Luongo this weekend, Rimer can see him getting bought out. Doubts…
Free Agent Hits: Rask, Smith, Letang, Clarkson, Bickell, Mikkelson, Red Wings and Pietrangelo
Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask's new deal will be in the $7 million range. Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor. Pierre LeBrun: Kris…
Free Agent Signings: Lovejoy, Aulie and Weber
Eric Stephens: Ducks re-signed Ben Lovejoy to a 3-year, $3.3 million deal. Damian Cristodero: The Lightning re-signed Keith Aulie to a 1-year, 1-way deal for $950,000. John Vogl: The Sabres re-signed Mike Weber to a 3-year deal worth $5 million.
Morning Hits: Coyotes, Richards, Lecavalier, NHL Schedule, Quebec City, Shanahan and Messier
John Shannon: Gary Bettman and Bill Daly warn the City of Glendale for the second time in three weeks that if a deal isn't done by July 2nd, the team will relocate. Chris Johnson: A decision on if the Rangers…
Buyout Hits: Lightning to buyout Vinny, Oilers, Leafs, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Islanders and Capitals
Renaud Lavoie: The Lightning will buyout Vincent Lecavalier. CapGeek: The buyout will cost $30 million over 14 years, $2,142,857 per year through 2027. Pierre LeBrun: Lecavalier will get his $8 million bonus paid out in full over the next three years,…
Buyout Hits: New Rule, Vinny, Avalanche, Luongo, Horcoff, Oilers, Bruins, Canes, Flames and Canucks
Larry Brooks: The NHL has let teams know that the league will not allow a player to be traded, amnestied and the to re-sign with the original club. It would be considered cap circumvention. (likely stemming from the rumors of the Leafs…
Morning Hits: Talks heating up, Bernier, Backstrom, Lightning, Clarkson, MacKinnon, Stastny and Ballard
Dan Rosen: Trade talks are heating up. Leafs GM Dave Nonis has said it and Capitals GM George McPhee said he's expecting a flurry of activity soon. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier yesterday: “I’m still part of…
Free Agents and Buyouts: Dupuis, Briere, Lecavalier, Malone and Alfredsson
Rob Rossi: Contract discussions have started with the Penguins and Pascal Dupuis' representatives. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Preliminary talks with Dupuis are underway and he's looking for a four year deal. Market value for him could be in…
NHL Draft Hits: Flames offer lacking, What the Avs need for No. 1, Sabres want to move up
Gare Joyce: On the Flames offer of all 3 1st picks for the 1st overall pick. Flames would pick Nathan MacKinnon over Seth Jones as a it's position of need. "Trade would never get made. Picks and a player of established…
Free Agent Notes: Pens turn to Letang, Orr gets two years, Lightning sign Suri
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins will now turn to Kris Letang who will be looking for a big raise from his $3.5 million. There has been speculation that he could be dealt if both sides can't get…
Quick Hits: Final dates, Shero, Bylsma, Compliance buyout, Eakins, Maurice and Hishon
Bob McKenzie: If the Blackhawks win today, the Stanley Cup Final starts on Wednesday. If the Kings win, the Final will start next Saturday in either Boston or Chicago. The Final can't start in LA. EJ Hradek: Penguins GM Ray…