More on the Front-Loaded contract investigation … Sharks offering Clowe and 1st for Kaberle? Phillips and Sens talking extension
Helene Elliott via twitter: She thinks the Kings are figuring Kovalchuk and the Devils will rework their deal. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Kovalchuk's agent hasn't discussed the KHL with him. SKA wants Kovalchuk to let them know what he wants.…
Fallout from the Ilya Kovalchuk decision
Eric Macramalla of Offside: A Sports Law Blog: Provides a legal analysis of the Kovalchuk decision. Also provided the 20 page decision document. Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Due to the Kovalchuk ruling; Roberto Luongo, Chris Pronger, Marian Hossa,…
Mitchell’s agent talked with Detroit … Savard trade chatter … Blues talk
Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Ken Holland has spoken with Willie Mitchell's agent about the possibility of bringing him to Detroit. According to CapGeek.com, the Wings have about $1.6 million in cap space available. Mitchell wants to play for…
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…
Salo out, Bieksa staying? Ryan and Wisniewski still unsigned … Kariya to the Kings?
Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Don't wait for Bobby Ryan to sign an offer sheet with someone. “Bobby wants to remain in Anaheim and they want him there,” Guy (Ryan's agent) told Sporting News. The Ducks would match most…
5 teams interested in Bieksa … Johnson-Blues making progress … No progress on Wheeler
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Anaheim Ducks could now be targeting Canucks defenseman, Kevin Bieksa. The Kings, Sharks, Blue Jackets, and the Montreal Canadiens have also shown interest. If Bieksa doesn't work out, they could also look at…
A comparison of NHL Contracts that are front-loaded
After the Kovalchuk contract rejection by the NHL for circumventing the cap, we've put together a chart showing the salary numbers for contracts that have been called in to question for being front-loaded, but were allowed to go through. Johan…
Kings out of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes, again … Zherdev to Flyers could happen today … Leafs looking for winger, not centerman
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Los Angeles Kings have once again said no to Ilya Kovalchuk. The Kings looked at Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman's, proposal and found they wouldn't be able to retain some of their young players…
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…
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…
Kovalchuk sleeping on Kings offer … Selanne returning?
Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: Pavel Kubina is close to signing with the Lightning. Helene Elliot via Twitter: The LA Kings are the only team in on Ilya Kovalchuk, the Devils are said to be out. Nick Kypreos via Twitter: The…