Morning Hits: Garrioch roundup, top UFAs, Soderberg and Clarkson
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch lists some buyout candidates: 1. Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) - $23 million spread out over 14 years. 2. Roberto Luongo (VAN) - $27 million and on the Canucks payroll until 2031. 3. Brad Richards (NYR)…
Free Agent Notes: Capitals – Ribeiro, Devils – Elias, Clarkson and Zubrus, Leafs – Bozak
From twitter unless otherwise noted Renaud Lavoie: Capitals Mike Ribeiro doesn't expect to sign a contract extension before the end of the season. He does expect talks to start up again after the playoffs. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Lou…
Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Bozak and Grabovski, Filppula, Blue Jackets, Soderberg and Rinne
From twitter unless otherwise noted Randy Miller of the Courier-Post: Flyers Ilya Bryzgalov is a candidate to be bought out after the season with the salary cap dropping to $64.3 million. Bryzgalov's thoughts: “To be honest, I don’t care,” he…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs roundup from yesterday
From twitter unless otherwise noted Hockey Central: The Leafs were negotiating late for Roberto Luongo. In the end they decided it didn't make sense. Darren Dreger: There were multiple options in the Luongo to Leafs trade talk. The Canucks were…
NHL Rumors VI: Bishop, Mason, Johnson, Yandle, Fedotenko, Burmistrov, Kings, Cammalleri, Bozak, Clarkson and Connolly
From twitter Bruce Garrioch: Senators getting interest in Ben Bishop from the Flyers, Oilers, Hurricanes and Lightning. Would like a draft pick and player. Renaud Lavoie: Blue Jackets Steve Mason is available and wouldn't be expensive to get. Could use…
NHL Rumors II: Clowe, Vanek, Luongo, Kiprsuoff, Leafs, Penguins, Blues, Kings, Bruins and Hurricanes
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers and Canucks are in the hunt for Sharks Ryane Clowe. Clowe won't stand in the way of possible trade. He and management have…
NHL Rumors I: Yandle, Smith, Smid, Whitney, Luongo, Ellis and Neuvirth
From twitter unless otherwise noted The Fourth Period: Coyotes GM Don Maloney would move Keith Yandle if he received the right offer, and Shane Doanis the only untouchable. "Our game plan has been the same. We're driven to get into…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Kings
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bruce Garrioch: A lot of teams will see where they stand after last night to determine what they'll be doing at the deadline. Bob McKenzie of TSN: "Under the right circumstances" the Maple Leafs could…
NHL Rumors II: Nonis talks deadline, Maple Leafs, Luongo, Kiprusoff, Khabibulin, Smith, Reimer and Scrivens
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis, “Last year I had a list of teams I kept in touch with. I did about half. Brian (Burke) did about half. That’s how we operated. “Now, I pretty…
NHL Rumors II: Alfredsson, Several Flames, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs and Luongo
Ian Mendes of Sportsnet: On Daniel Alfredsson trade rumors: "But I can tell you unequivocally, the captain isn’t going anywhere this season. In fact, you can make the argument that Alfredsson has been so good lately, that he should certainly…
NHL Rumors: Bozak, Penguins, Iginla, Kings, Bernier, Perry, Roy and Streit
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs are still in the market for a big 2nd or 3rd line center and an upgrade on the blueline. The Leafs are not in a rush to sign or trade Tyler Bozak as…
Scouting the Stars … Nonis on Bozak and MacArthur … Oshie Sued … Granlund Reassigned … Montador Clears Waivers
Dallas Morning News: From Dennis Bernstein and Mike Heika: the Bruins, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Wild and Rangers have scouted the Dallas Stars the last two games. The Stars scouted the Bruins-Senators game on Monday. Bruce Garrioch noted that…