Stamkos talks continue, unfounded twitter trade rumor … Semin being shopped … Doughty talks moving slowly … Leafs re-sign Bozak
Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburgh Times: The Lightning and Steven Stamkos continued negotiating yesterday. It's "A work in progress" according to GM Steve Yzerman. Stamkos' agent Mark Guy in a text, "Still working on it." There was an unfounded…
Coyotes re-sign Yandle … Hurricanes sign Kaberle, trade Corvo … Leafs re-sign MacArthur … Weber looking short term … Nothing new on Doughty
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Coyotes have re-signed Keith Yandle to a 5 year, $26.5 million contract. Andy Strickland via twitter: Salary breakdown: $4.75 million, $5 million, $5.25 million, $5.5 million, and $5.75 million. The Coyotes never shopped Yandle. Joe…
Several file for arbitration … Some interest in Langenbrunner … What the Leafs offered Richards … Burke on free agency … Kaberle’s interest “limited”
Andrew Gross via twitter: NY Rangers forward Brian Boyle to file for arbitration, some goes for Brandon Dubinsky, and most likely for Ryan Callahan. Dubinsky will file, but they are hopeful a contract can get done before their hearing. Jim…
Steven Stamkos free agent rumors
Since there are bound to be numerous Steven Stamkos rumors in the next little while, we're going to create a single entry to get all your Stamkos rumors and news. July 5th: 2:00 pm: Erik Erlendsson via twitter: "OK people,…
Stamkos announcement could be looming … Flyers will create a trade package … Talbot contract to be restructured … Maple Leafs notes
Nick Kypreos via twitter: No offer sheet for Stamkos. "Its believed #Lightning have closed in and formal announcement could be looming." The last offer was a 5 year deal at $37 million, $7.4 million cap hit. Sam Carchidi of the…
Penguins signings likely done … Moves coming in NJ … Maple Leafs notes … Panthers offered Vokoun a 4 year deal
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins have about $2.1 million in cap space, but it's unlikely they will make any more signings. They want to be around $1.5 million under the cap during the season to give them…
The Maple Leafs and Nashville pull off a 4 player trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs trade defenseman Brett Lebda and forward Robert Slaney to the Nashville Predators for center Matthew Lombardi and defenseman Cody Franson. James Mirtle via twitter: "If Lombardi plays 60 games, Preds get a fourth-rounder in 2013. If…
Morning rumblings involving Richards, Arnott, Doughty, Blackhawks, Flames, Sabres, Red Wings and Lightning
Kevin Allen via twitter: Brad Richards salary breakdown: “$12M, $12M, $9M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $8.5M, $7M + 3 Yrs at $1M. Yrly totals include signing bonuses.$10M in 11-12, $8M in 12-13” Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs offered Brad Richards…
Brad Richards free agent rumors
A collection of Brad Richards free agent rumors. July 2nd: Darren Dreger via twitter: There are no guarantees, but there is a sense that Richards could come to a decision before noon. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Rangers may still…
Flyers still “looking around”, close to signing Simmonds … Wisniewski salary breakdown … Maple Leafs notes
Dustin Leed via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says they are still "looking around" tonight. Dustin Leed via twitter: Flyers GM Holmgren said that they are close to signing Wayne Simmonds. Aaron Portzline via twitter: James Wisniewski's salary breakdown: "$7M…
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…