5 days left for Kaberle … Kariya next for Ducks? Savard may waive ‘no-movement’ now
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: The Kovalchuk ruling will make is even more difficult for Brian Burke to trade Tomas Kaberle (unless the Devils and Kovalchuk have another deal close to being done). Sure other teams are interested, but…
Selanne signs with Ducks, Kariya next? Double digit offers for Kaberle
Teemu Selanne signs a one year deal with the Anaheim Ducks. The contract is for $3.25 million plus bonuses. Andy Strickland via twitter: Anaheim Ducks head coach has been doing homework on Paul Kariya for the past couple weeks. Scott…
Some rumors involving the Bruins … 2 better offers for Kaberle … Kovalchuk hearing begins today
Craig Custance via twitter: The Bruins are now over the cap (after signing Tyler Seguin) but after they put Marco Sturm on LTIR, they'll be under. Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said that he's in talks…
‘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…