Quick notes on Kovalchuk, Hall, Pronger, Wilson and Hudon
Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: Ilya Kovalchuk confirmed again that he'd remain in the KHL after the lockout if his contract was cut. Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Taylor Hall is returning to Edmonton to meet with doctors. "I'll…
No talks schedualed, but are expected to meet at some point … Koivu and Greening head overseas … Depth on the Oiler blueline
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: LeBrun talked to a league executive who said there is either a deal this week or there is no season. LeBrun isn't sure if it's that clear cut but you never know. Stu Cowan of Hockey…
Luongo to Maple Leafs rumor … Kane close to going overseas … Backstrom to KHL … Stars would still need to sign Benn
Brad Ziemer via twitter: @JSportsnet said he thinks the Canucks and Maple Leafs have a Roberto Luongo trade all but done and are just waiting for the CBA situation to be resolved. Jason Botchfordof the Vancouver Province: The Maple Leafs…
Hall skates with OKC … Markov clears up comments … Backstrom may join Ovechkin … Klefbom out 4-6 weeks
Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers Taylor Hall skated with the Oklahoma City Barons yesterday as part of a conditioning assignment. He can't play any games unless he's signed to an AHL contract. RDS: (through google translate) Andrei Markov said in…
MacLean gives up hockey career … European signings … Cole, Hall and Edler injury notes … Scouting the WHL
Sportsnet: Coyotes Brett MacLean (23 years old) will have to give up his hockey career after he went into sudden cardiac arrest during a summer pickup hockey game. "We still held out some hope that he could help us down…
Morning notes on Yakupov, Davidson, Tavares, Boedker, Laich, Bergeron, Nichol, Bishop and Byfuglien
Darren Dreger via twitter: Nail Yakupov's agent, Igor Larionov: "We expect to make some comments by this weekend..." "Hopefully all sides will find the common sense to let the kid play hockey in his hometown." Louis Jean via twitter: The…
Hockey Canada on Yakupov … Boogard family lawsuit … The 3rd-4th liners … Marchand, St. Louis and Stamkos on playing overseas
Hockey Canada via twitter: Bob Nicholson on Nail Yakukpov's request for a transfer card: “Hockey Canada cannot sign the international transfer card for Yakupov until the Sarnia Sting releases this player from his contract. If Sarnia advises Hockey Canada that…
No CBA meetings scheduled … Jamison’s partner/investor … Ovi may stay in Russia … OHL fighting rule … Allaire-Leafs coaches riff
Darren Dreger via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA talked yesterday. There are no CBA meetings scheduled for today or tomorrow. Both sides are off to Edmonton for the Alberta Labour Board hearing that is scheduled for Friday morning. David Shoalts…
Some CBA and European notes … Panthers layoff employees, some teams won’t … Top signing bonuses … Burke calls Gillis last week
Darren Dreger via twitter: Gary Bettman will be meeting his staff this morning, organizational planning for the lockout. It doesn't mean there will be cutbacks or layoffs if the lockout goes on for awhile. Mark Spector via twitter: "Players use…
More players heading or rumored to be heading overseas
David Pagnotta via twitter: An IIHF representative said that transfer cards may take up to a week to be cleared. David Pagnotta via twitter: Radek Martinek could sign with Moutfield Ceske Budejovice of the Czech League soon. David Pagnotta via…
Overseas player signings and rumors
David Pagnotta via twitter: "insurance is a huge factor for players looking to play overseas, and it'll prevent a lot of guys from going." Slava Malamud via twitter: KHL's Ak Bars Kazan said they won't sign NHLers. It was reported…
Capitals sign Troy Brouwer to 3 year extension
Mike Vogl via twitter: The Washington Capitals have signed winger Troy Brouwer to a 3 year, $11 million contract extension. He will get $3.6 million in the 1st year of a deal, $3.65 million in the 2nd year and $3.75…