Richards has no intention of waiving NTC despite Leafs rumors … Stars offered Richards 3 and 4 year deals … Caps could shop Varlamov … Alfie to have surgery
Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: "The Stars have not asked Brad to waive his no-trade clause, and at this point in time, he has no intention of doing so," agent Pat Morris told the Daily News when told…
Stars not making contract offer to Richards … No suspension for Burrows … Pens cautiously optimistic on Crosby … Caps make small trade
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Due to the Dallas ownership situation not likely to be resolved until later this summer, the Stars won't be making a contract offer to Brad Richards. Dallas would be interested in trading his rights, but Richards…
Bettman’s press conference break down … Bettman contacted True North about Coyotes … Giguere an option for Leafs … Blues, Wings notes
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun breaks down Gary Bettman's press conference. Re-alignment will wait another year, and they will look at all kinds of possibilities. The NHL may more towards a more balanced schedule, each team playing each other at…
Blues notes … Huberdeau at #2? Filatov to stay in N.A. … Sharks injuries … Carter to Leafs rumor
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues may look to the trade route to add an established forward, and they have three 2nd round picks. The Blues are in talks with Patrick Berglund about a contract extension,…
Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski to retire … Blues and Capitals notes
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Sources are saying that Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski will retire, possibly this week. Craig Custance via twitter: Custance gets confirmation on his retirement, press conference planned for Wednesday. Andy Strickland via twitter: St. Louis Blues…
Blackhawks sign Crawford … Werek and Etem sign entry level deals … Button has trade ideas for Capitals … Panthers want to bring Vokoun back
Elliott Pap of hte Vancouver Sun: Canucks winger Mikael Samuelsson will be out for the remainder of the season after adductor tendon and sports hernia surgery. Chicago Breaking Sports: The Blackhawks have signed Corey Crawford to a 3 year deal…
Sharks hopeful for Clowe … Hejduk re-signs … Weber “It’s going to get done” … Goalie carousel to stop in Philly?
Mark Emmons of the San Jose Mercury News: Ryane Clowe did not practice yesterday due to his 'upper-body injury' but coach Todd McLellan is hopeful that he can play tonight. He'll skate this morning, and if he can play, he'll…
Predators off-season notes … 5 Flyers require surgery … Fehr and Leblanc had shoulder surgery … Fasth getting interest
Josh Cooper of the Nashville Tennessean: The Predators made it to the 2nd round for the 1st time in franchise history, and will have a busy off-season with 4 UFAs and 5 RFAs. Their biggest challenge will be RFA Shea…
Franzen re-injures ankle … Flyers off-season notes … Reasons why Lidstrom may not retire
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings forward Johan Franzen missed the 3rd period last night after re-aggravating his sprained ankle. Coach Mike Babcock said it will be up to Franzen if he goes Tuesday or not.…
Off-season questions for Flyers and Capitals … Pronger may have a herniated disc … Glendale wants a year extension
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Though there is not confirmation yet, it's believed that Chris Pronger has a herniated disc that lead to the back and leg problems. Surgery could be a possibility. Tim Panaccio of CSNPilly: "Unless the Flyers get…
Salo in for Canucks … Off-season Blackhawks questions … Arnott and Sturm likely not back for Capitals … Thrasher sale update
Damien Cox via twitter: Predators forward Colin Wilson will be in the lineup for injured Steve Sullivan. Sami Salo is in for the Canucks, Andrew Alberts is likely out. Keith Ballard a scratch. Dan Murphy via twitter: Salo in, Alberts…
Bryzgalov heading back to Russia? Markov and Canadiens to talk … Plenty of options for Boudreau if fired … 4 ‘Canes UFAs
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A credible Russian media source is saying that SKA of the KHL has started negotiationg with Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. SKA was the team that signed Evgeni Nabokov last season. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Tretiak says…