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…
Morning Hits: Could the Penguins trade Malkin? Should Oilers consider trading No. 7? Landing spots for Luongo
Darren Dreger: If the Penguins lose in 4 or 5 games, they could have an interesting offseason. Some people think that Evgeni Malkin could become a trade target. Bruce Arthur points out that Malkin had 10 shots last night and…
Morning Hits: Bickell, Canucks, Rangers, Top 3 draft slots, Gudbranson, Duchene, Flyers, DiPietro and the Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports: The Blackhawks would like to re-sign Bryan Bickell for around $1.5-$2 million a season, but he would get more than that if he hit the open market. The Canucks will interview former Stars coach Glen…
Free Agent Notes and Draft Signings: Wings, Rangers, Red Wings, Senators, Leafs, Sharks, Islanders and Coyotes
Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk said he wants to sign a contract extension with the Red Wings. He's looking forward to playing with the Wings beyond next season. Katie Strang: The Rangers haven't started contract talks with Henrik Lundqvist. It's not…
Trade Rumors: Luongo to Islanders, Shultz wants out of Washington, Yzerman and the No. 3, Tallon: “you never know”
Bob McKenzie: Under the right circumstances, the Islanders may consider Roberto Luongo. Their are trying to figure out the cost for UFA Evgeni Nabokov first. Circumstance for a Luongo deal would mean the Canucks taking Rick DiPietro for a compliance…
Coaching Hits: Lightning, Oilers, Stars, Canucks and Rangers
Craig Custance: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman has declined to say if teams have asked permission to speak with Guy Boucher. Added that it would be up to the hiring team to break the news. Bob McKenzie: The Oilers and Lightning…
Morning Hits: Avs first overall, Time to part ways with Horcoff and Hemsky? Havlat on way out?
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Some potential trade scenarios involving the Avalanche's 1st overall pick.1. Trade the 1st pick to the Panthers (No. 2) or Lightning (No. 3) for an establish player or two and their own 1st round…
Buyout Notes: starting time, Briere, Flyers, Richards and a top 10 list
Tim Panaccio: Buyouts can't begin until 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final ends. Steve Simmons: Simmons ran into Daniel Briere who told him that he expects to be bought out by the Flyers. He would like to stay. (Briere…
Quick Hits: Jovanovski, Stamkos, Three Stars, rookie of the month and replacing Nill
Bob Duff: Panthers Ed Jovanovski on retirement: "My mindset is work hard in the summer, get my hip strong, but it's too early to say." Erik Erlendsson: An MRI on Steven Stamkos's knee came back clean enough to allow him to…