Morning notes on: Doan, Sharks, Predators, Maple Leafs, CBA, Messier, Janus and some teams that use statistical analysis
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: A source is saying the San Jose Sharks are among the favorites to sign Shane Doan. The Sharks have flown "under the radar." Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector notes that even though…
Doan already has 4 or 5 offers, 16 teams have inquired … No moves likely for Lightning … Kings waiting for Doan
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Shane Doan's agent, Terry Bross, said yesterday that 16 teams have inquired, and "four or five" teams have already submitted offers. Doan is traveling back to Western Canada and Bross hoped to get in…
Blues trade B.J. Crombeen to the Lightning for picks
St. Louis Blues: The St. Louis Blues have traded forward B.J. Crombeen and their 2014 5th round draft pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning for their 2013 and 2014 4th round picks. Joe Yerdon via twitter: The Lightning had a…
Senators could look at a Ryan trade … Nash saga could drag on … Red Wing options … JVR to center … Semin looking at Pens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Don't rule out the possibility of the Senators trading for Bobby Ryan. The Sens will have Jacob Silfverberg and Mark Stone battling for a roster spot. Even if Daniel Alfredsson decides to come back…
It’s a gridlock … Suter’s offer from the Wings … Wings tried for Salo … Nash and Luongo’s could expand … Jagr talking with Stars
Darren Dreger of TSN: Free agency is a gridlock waiting for Zach Parise and Ryan Suter to sign. The trade market is also at stand still. The Rangers, Wings and Flyers are the top 3 Nash trade targets. The Hurricanes…
Rumors and Notes: Parise, Crosby and Quick salaries, Kuba, Pyatt, Langkow, Coyotes, Salvador, New Jersey, Predators
Nick Cotsonika via twitter: With Zach Parise meeting with many suitors today at his agents office, will likely need a day to decide what he wants to do, similar to what Brad Richards did last year. Darren Dreger via twitter:…
Rumors and Notes: Parise, Murray, Carle, Lightning, Flames and Wild options
Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Those asking SB do count against cap. His cap hit will be far less over entire contract. Yr 1 of 12M/2M salary guarantee's Parise lockout $" ... "#NHL teams presenting will also be asked to pay…
Parise will decide to by 10 if he’ll hit the market … Possible Red Wings and Hurricanes targets … Brodeur to Lightning is interesting
Darren Dreger via twitter: As per Pierre LeBrun, Zach Parise will decide by 10 this morning in terms of officially testing the free agent market. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello was in Toronto last night to meet…
Leafs could be close on a deal … Habs-Moen close … Lightning talking Dmen … Pens after Suter’s rights … Ryan speaks his mind
Mike Morreale via twitter: Brian Burke: "I'm not going to overpay to upgrade at the position." David Alter via twitter: Burke said they could be close on a deal. Talked with the Flyers and Predators tables on day 2. Chris…
JVR willing to go to Blue Jackets? Leafs can only improve through trade … Jagr may interest Wings … Pavelec’s KHL offer
Aaron Portzline via twitter: "Have it on good authority Flyers James van Riemsdyk would be more than willing to come to #CBJ if such a trade came to pass." Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The only way to improve…
Nashville trades Anders Lindback to Tampa Bay for Draft Picks
The Nashville Predators have traded Anders Lindback, Kyle Wilson and a 7th round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Sebastien Caron, 2 2012 2nd round picks and a 2013 3rd round pick. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: The Lightning will…
Trade partner for the Canucks … Preds to deal Suter’s rights … Devils keeping draft pick … Holmstrom’s future to wait
Cam Charron of the Vancouver Pronvince: The Canucks will be looking to unload a goaltender this offseason, here are 7 possible trading partners. Chicago Blackhawks - assets and prospects: Andrew Shaw, Marcus Kruger, Viktor Stalberg, Mark McNeill and Brendan Saad.…