- Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago: Rogers shoots down the rumor of the Blackhawks reportedly offering Dave Bolland for Roberto Luongo, “There are so many reasons this would be a bad idea it’s hard to pick the best one.”
- Andi Petrillo via twitter (Hockey Night in Canada): Petrillo is hearing that the Maple Leafs have made an offer for Jonathan Bernier. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein has no clue why the Kings would send Bernier to the Maple Leafs for Clarke MacArthur or Matt Frattin as they don’t have a need at forward. They’ll wait for a desperate GM to overpay. Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets are interested in Bernier.
- Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets and Evander Kane are working on a long-term contract for up to 6 years. It should get completed long before training camp. John Tavares and Phil Kessel’s contracts are being used as examples. Tavares signed a 6 year, $33 million deal. Kessel signed a 5 year, $27 million deal. If for some reason they went to a shorter deal, James Neal and Logan Couture could be used.
- Jeff Marek via twitter: ZERO truth to rumor that Sam Gagner signed an extension with the Oilers. Jason Gregor via twitter: Gregor spoke with someone from Gagner camp, have not signed a 4 year deal, still negotiating. Jeff Marek via twitter: Hard to believe that Gagner would sign a 4 year deal worth $13 million when David Perron signed a 4 year, $15.25 million deal. Gagner has produced more.
- Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: Blues GM Doug Armstrong is headed to Toronto today for T.J. Oshie’s arbitration case that is on Friday. A deal is still possible beforehand, but nothing is imminent. They have discussed deals in the 4 to 6 year range.
- Josh Rimer via twitter: A ‘SOLID’ source said the Flyers made the biggest offer to Zach Parise on July 1st, $105 million. Source also said the the Penguins and Blackhawks offered shorter term contracts than the Wild, but the money was the same. The Devils offer was over $80 million.
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Kyle Cumiskey signed with Modo of the Swedish Elite League. He played with the Ducks AHL affiliate last year.
#1 by Jeff at July 17th, 2012
I thought Burke said a “veteran” goalie, only.
#2 by d at July 17th, 2012
ya, but i would be happy pickin up bernier from LA. he was supposed to be the starter before quick showed up, i think he is gonna be a sick goalie
but i think bernstein is right, LA doesnt need forwards, i could see most likely franson or maybe gunnarson in a deal
#3 by Jimmy at July 17th, 2012
Yeah, i also think Frattin would simply be part of a package of players. Bernier is very very valuable — he wont come “cheap”. I think Edmonton should take a serious run at him. He would make a lot of sense for them.
#4 by G at July 17th, 2012
From what I’ve read, either Ed is not interested in Bernier, or LA wont deal him there… Smart of them to send him to an East team because if he turns into the stud he is predicted to be, they wont complete for a playoff spot or play in the playoffs against him
#5 by Mikey Calcagni at July 17th, 2012
LA would probably want to get a goalie in return for Bernier. Maybe Khabibulin from EDM or Mason from CLB. Each goalie would probably need to be packaged with a prospect or draft pick.
#6 by hotwings at July 17th, 2012
aah i feel sorry for burke… i really do.. i dont see how he is going to piece together a winner without getting in on some of these long term monster contracts. it seems that the vast majority of all star players that have been available in one way or another either had a huge contract to begin with, or obtained one via free agency.
hopefully the new cba fixes this.
#7 by Jimmy at July 17th, 2012
Exactly. Those long terms deal will be finished this summer. Weber wouldnt be smart to get his signed — he will be the last NHL player to have one.