‘Hawks to keep Niemi or go with Turco? Still plenty of FA’s out there … Maltby hopes to return to the Wings
Lyle Richardson (Spector's Hockey) via twitter: A reliable source told him that the Chicago Blackhawks will keep Antti Niemi. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has until Monday to decide if they'll be accepting Antti Niemi's…
Turco to ‘Hawks if they walk away or trade Niemi … Bieksa and Kaberle getting interest …
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richard Bloch could be the arbitrator in Kovalchuk case. Wednesday could be the start date, possibly concluding on Thursday. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sources are saying Antti Niemi could be getting between $3 and…
Rumors involving the Toronto Maple Leafs for July 30th
Michael Traikos of the National Post: Six teams are reportedly still interested in Tomas Kaberle, so it looks good that Burke's biggest asset will be moved by Aug. 15th. After the 16th Burke loses some control as the no-trade kicks…
League to look at other long-term deals? More ‘Hawks Options … Turco to decide in 7-10 days
William DePoali via twitter: Gary Bettman said yesterday that if the league wins its case against Ilya Kovalchuk, they may look in to other long-term deals. Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: According to his agent, Marty Turco is going to…
NHLPA files grievance … NHL Rumors involving Frolov, Ponikarovsky, Sutton, Wheeler, Stralman
NHLPA.com: Media release from the NHLPA stating they've filed a grievance against the NHL for the rejection of Ilya Kovalchuk-New Jersey Devils contract. Darren Dreger via twitter: August 1st is when the Maple Leafs could be pushing clubs to make…
Canucks to be $4 million over cap … Devils could get fined … Stralman-Jackets far apart
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The league did try to get a maximum of 5 year and 7 year contracts in the last CBA, but the PA wouldn't go for it unless they were granted other terms. If the…
Life after the Kovalchuk signing … Other pieces will begin to fall
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Don't expect a Tomas Kaberle trade this week as GM Brian Burke has gone fishing for the week. He did have this to say before he left, "The number of offers are up to…
The Kovalchuk Fallout: Devils need to move salary … Kaberle and Gagne rumors to heat up
2:27 PM: Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Kings GM Dean Lombardi may take a serious look at Marc Savard now. 12:58 PM: EJ Hradek via twitter: Casualties of Kovalchuk in NJ could be Dainius Zubrus ($3.4 million per, 3 years) and…
“98% sure” for Kovalchuk … No Sweatt for Leafs … No Love of Lee
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: According to one of Elliott's sources, "he's 98% sure" that Ilya Kovalchuk and the Los Angeles Kings will get a deal done, either side will not comment on it. (For the love of God…
M. Koivu gets big bucks … Demitra and Bourque off to KHL … No Progress with Mason Raymond
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have signed Mikko Koivu to a 7 year contract extension worth $47.25 million, with a full no-trade clause. That works out to a $6.75 million cap hit per season. He will…
Leafs and Lightning interested in Gagne … Filatov returning in August … No Modano in Anaheim
Dave Fuller of the Toronto Sun: When asked if he's interested in trading for Simon Gagne, Brian Burke said in an email, "Not at this time". The Maple Leafs, Kings and Rangers are said to be interested. Fuller took Burke's…
The Toronto Maple Leafs sign German Forward Marcel Mueller
"The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Marcel Mueller to a two-year entry-level contract Wednesday. The 22-year-old scored 24 goals and added 32 assists in 53 games last season with the Cologne Sharks of the German Elite League. He has 43…