Nabokov going to Russia … Zherdev signing with the Flyers? No comment for Kovalchuk agent
4:37 PM: Helene Elliott via Twitter: "Kings believed to have gotten a proposal from Kovalchuk, but nothing has been settled and no response is imminent." 4:20 PM: Aaron Portzline via Twitter: Flyers and Zherdev deal could be finalized tonight. Pierre…
Nikolai Zherdev not joining the Maple Leafs
TSN: TSN is reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs are not interested in signing Nikolai Zherdev. Zherdev is looking to come back to the NHL next season, and is seeking a multi-year deal paying in the neighborhood of $4 million…
Devils still after Kovalchuk … Cogliano available from the Oilers
Mark Everson of the NY Post: New Jersey Devils GM Ilya Kovalchuk still hasn't given up on re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk. It's rumored that the Devils were willing to offer $8 million a season. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The…
Flyers interested in Bobby Ryan … Leafs looking for a defenseman
Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: "Nonsense" Kings source on the Kings trading for Marc Savard so they can sign Kovalchuk. Tim Panaccio via Twitter: Rumors that the Philadelphia Flyers are trying to clear salary cap room not for a goalie, but…
Gagne will waive his no-trade clause … Kaberle wouldn’t happen until next week … Ducks-Ryan talks “done for a while”
Anthony Sanfilippo of the Delaware County Daily Times: Simon Gagne has agreed to waive his no trade clause. The Flyers don't have a deal in place for Gagne though. The Flyers would like to move Gagne to free up some…
Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest
David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…
Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Nikolai Kulemin
TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed left winger Nikolai Kulemin to a 2 year, $4.7 million contract. The 23-year old put up 38 points in 78 games last season, 16 goals and 20 assists. Kulemin's play improved as the…
LA a possible destination for Kaberle … Not much progress on a Souray Move … Ryan turns down $25 million
Derek Van Diest via Toronto Sun: Yesterday Sheldon Souray's no trade clause was lifted. GM Steve Tambellini has had some discussions, but hasn't made a lot of progress. The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks could be interested. David Shoalts…
Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits
6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: "Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, "No." Asked if he's still in the mix, "Not sure.''" 5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to…
Colby Armstrong signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Colby Armstrong to a 3 year, $9 million deal. Armstrong is a 'Burke type' player, he brings the sandpaper/grit. In 360 career games, he's scored 78 goals and added 100 assists for 178 points,…
Rumors from Leafland
Domien Cox via Twitter: Cox thinks the Maple Leafs could look at Paul Martin, ahead of Dan Hamhuis, if the bidding isn't crazy. Mark Seidel via Twitter: Raffi Torres has been telling people that he'll be signing the Maple Leafs…
Maple Leafs acquire Kris Versteeg in 5 player deal
TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Kris Versteeg and the rights to Bill Sweatt from the Chicago Blackhawks for Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico, and Philippe Paradis. Versteeg has 101 points in 170 games, 44 goals and 57 assists. Sweatt…