Free agent notes on Connolly, Blues, Simmonds, Sabres, and Kaberle
Darren Dreger via twitter: Tim Connolly's market will be heavily impacted by Brad Richards decision. Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: The Blues tried to sign a backup goalie yesterday but he signed to be a number 1 elsewhere. Dustin Leed via…
Some quick notes on Richards, Talbot, Leafs, Red Wings and Predators
Helene Elliott via twitter: Los Angeles Kings offer Brad Richards a front-loaded contract to cover fears of lockout after next year. Elliott can't see them going over $7 million per. Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Hearing rumblings #NHL teams presenting to…
NHL free agent rumors | NHL rumors and notes involving Hudler, Vokoun, Kings, Ducks, Jagr, Penguins, Avs, Coyotes, Kennedy, Jets, and Varlamov
Greg Brady via twitter: The Red Wings were offering Jiri Hudler to many teams at the draft. Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs signed Jay Rosehill late Wednesday and he could fill Colton Orr's role, who could be…
Kopecky signs with Panthers … Leafs almost acquire Talbot’s rights … Pens could sign Jagr today … Rangers to buyout Drury … Pitkanen re-sign with Canes, their other UFAs may not … Canucks options
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Tomas Kopecky has signed with the Florida Panthers this morning for 4 years, $12 million. Damien Cox via twitter: "PITT negotiated Talbot's neg rights to Leafs for a 5th rounder; Talbot wasn't interested in around $1.7…
Bryzgalov gets $51.5 million over 9 years … Leafs were in on Carter and Richards … Flyers fallout … Cap ceiling/floor set … Burke won’t go big for MacArthur
Bob McKenzie via twitter: "Bryzgalov gets $48M in first 7 years of deal. $2.25M in Year in 8, $1.25M in Year 9. Let's call it a 7 year, $48M deal. It's 9 yrs/$51.5M." Darren Dreger via twitter: "Flyers asked for…
Afternoon twitter rumors involving: Regehr to Sabres, the Kings-Flames and Smyth, Richards, Doughty, Stamkos, Markov, Maple Leafs, Jagr and Kaberle
Darren Dreger via twitter: Sources say Robyn Regehr has been asked to waive his no-move clause and accept a trade to the Buffalo Sabres. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun has been told that the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames…
Plenty of teams want to deal as NHL draft approaches … Doughty gets “major” offer … Bryzgalov deal could be done by Wednesday
Update 9:49 am: Brian Compton via twitter: Niklas Lidstrom has agreed to a 1 year contract with the Red Wings, Update 9:25 am: Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Red Wings have called an 11:00 am media conference call with Nicklas…
Blue Jackets want to trade and spend money this offseason … Avs could pass on Larsson … Ramsay interviews for his position
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are looking to move their 8th overall pick, and have money to spend on free agents. They could have traded Steve Mason…
Lidstrom decision by Wednesday … Canucks may have plan to keep both Bieksa and Ehrhoff … Keeping Kaberle could be good for Bruins … Maple Leafs notes
Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom decision to either retire or continue playing for the Red Wings should be made known by next Wednesday's NHL Awards Show. "Nick said he'll have a decision by then," said Holland. Pierre…
Devils could file for arbitration with Parise … Lightning have 12 free agents … Ballard would be tough to move … Maloney not losing sleep over replacing Bryzgalov
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils winger Zach Parise said there is still "nothing" going on with contract discussions. Gulitti thinks it seems likely that the Devils will file for "team-elected arbitration" next week. This would prevent other teams…
Blues may be shutout for UFA’s … Jackets dangling #8 … Richards rumors … Flyers should go after Thomas again … Leafs were in on Erixon
Roger Hensley of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Jeremy Rutherford notes that until the Blues are sold or new investors are brought in, they can't afford a "legitimate" free agent goal scorer. With the free agent crop a little week, Blues…
Malhotra plans for Game 1 … Wings looking for Dman … Crosby to be re-evaluated … Another group interested in Thrashers
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canucks forward Manny Malhotra has been given medical clearance and is preparing to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. 11 weeks ago he nearly lost his eye. "Everything is as it…