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Kovalchuk framework rejected … Staal hoping for offer sheet … Lehtinen undecided
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on August 25th, 2010
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The NHL criticized the framework of a contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk that was presented to them on Monday. This could jeopardize Kovalchuk staying in the NHL, as the frameworks of his contract(s) have taken weeks to formulate, and the start of the KHL is just around the corner (Sept. 8th). Lou may not want to go back to the ‘drawing board’ on another contract. Training camp starts on the 17th, and he’ll need to move out players to get under the cap if Kovalchuk is signed.
Tom Gulitti of the Record: The Devils and Kovalchuk’s agent, Jay Grossman, have been working on the framework of deal for the last 16 days, and only to have it not approved. Monday’s framework was not the first they submitted to the league.
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Flyers coach Peter Laviolette doesn’t have a sense when Chris Pronger will return from knee surgery, but isn’t that concerned.
Arthur Staple via twitter: It’s not definite that Marc Staal will be a training camp holdout. He has no leverage, and is still hoping for an offer sheet.
CapGeek via twitter: After the Vancouver Canucks signed Raffi Torres (1 year, $1 million), they now have 24 players on one-way contracts and are $3.6 million over the salary cap.
Adam Proteau of the Hockey News: Leafs coach Ron Wilson wants to sit down with Tomas Kaberle and have a face-to-face to talk about the rumors that they don’t get along. Kaberle’s father told a Czech publication that Tomas isn’t likely to re-sign with the team as long as Wilson is still the coach.
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Dallas Stars winger Jiri Lehtinen is still undecided about returning next season. Lehtinen and GM Joe Nieuwendyk are expected to meet today.
Ben Wright of Blueland Blog: The Atlanta Thrashers have invited Kyle McLaren to their training camp on a tryout.
Bill Tiller of the Atlanta Journal Constitution: It makes some sense that the Thrashers are possibly interested in Lee Stempniak, as they are looking to replace goals lost by Maxim Afingenov who left for the KHL.
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Neither Jose Theodore or Vesa Toskala was interested in signing with the KHL’s Traktor.
EJ Hradek and Richard Pollock of ESPN: Though the Florida Panthers have 6 NHL caliber defenseman, their 2010 3rd overall pick, Eric Gudbranson will be given a shot at making the roster.
NHL STILL investigating contracts … Panthers intereted in Niemi? Wellwood and Morrison still looking for contracts … Kaberle’s dad has some things to say
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on August 19th, 2010
- Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Deputy Commission Bill Daly confirmed they are still investigating the contracts of Chris Pronger, Marcel Hossa, Roberto Luongo and Marc Savard.
“If there was a determination that there was circumvention there are a whole host of alternatives in terms of how we approach it and a whole host of remedies in terms of what can be ordered,” Daly told NHL.com. “De-registration of the contract is one potential remedy, but it’s not the only one. I don’t want to get into hypotheticals. The investigations aren’t complete, and we haven’t made any determinations as to how we proceed with respect to those.”
- Dan Rosen via twitter: Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon on Antti Niemi, “Do I have interest in him? We have any player with his history, that is a champion. We’re open for business 24-7.”
- Chris Johnston via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk has said he’s confident that he’ll be able to sign RFA James Neal soon.
- George Malik of MLive: Andreas Lilja is considering playing next season in the Swedish League, but he’s in discussion with a couple NHL teams.
- Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver Sun: Kyle Wellwood is getting little interest. Wellwood’s fate with the Canucks was sealed when they signed Manny Malhotra. He remains confident that he’ll be in the NHL, but hasn’t ruled out Europe. Brendan Morrison is also looking for an NHL contract, but Europe is not an option.
- Pension Plan Puppets: Offers a translation of Tomas Kaberle’s dad from a Czech website. “I think that during the course of the year he will be traded to another club. There is just only one chance for Toronto, how to get something back in return for Tomas. In my opinion, I can’t see Tomas entering a new contract with the club. No, not if Ron Wilson will continue to be employed in the future,” says Kaberle senior.
Kaberle D-Day … Canucks have offer for Bieksa … 4-5 teams interested in Mitchell
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Rumors on August 15th, 2010
Back from a weekend of camping, catching up on things, some quick rumor hits for this afternoon. Kaberle deadline at midnight.
- TSN: Burke As of Sunday Morning, “If these offers are all we get…he’s staying put,”
- Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: “I’d say there are three or four legitimate offers we needed to discuss,” Burke told the Toronto Sun. “There’s nothing worth taking — yet. If we end up with Kaberle (whose no-trade clause expires at midnight) that’s fine with me.” Tonight is also the deadline for the Leafs to sign Bill Sweatt before he becomes a UFA. Burke pulled their offer off the table weeks ago, and according to his agent, Sweatt never said no to the deal.
- Mark Spector via twitter: Burke talking players/prospects, not top-6 for Kaberle.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Joe Nieuwendyk says the Stars are not trying to trade for Kaberle today.
- Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets could still be in on Kaberle.
- Eric Stephen of the OC Register: The Ducks aren’t in on Kaberle.
- NHL Sources Say via twitter: Sharks have offered Derek Joslin and a 1st to Canucks for Kevin Bieksa. Not in on Kaberle.
- Dan Murphy (Sportsnet) via twitter: Willie Mitchell seen in LA with ‘Kings brass’.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Canucks still in on Willie Mitchell. LA and 3 other clubs interested.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Rumor that Sharks might offer LW Jamie McGinn or C Logan Couture for Bieksa. Ribeiro has been offered to every team in the league. Would have to offer more than Ribeiro for Kaberle. Tampa doesn’t want to trade LWer Ryan Malone, a player Burke may covet. Marc Savard hurt by all the rumors this summer. The Panthers, Capitals, Flyers, and Sharks are believed to have some interest in Antti Niemi.
- Daniel Tolenskyvia twitter: Stars have 3 key RFAs still unsigned, ownership uncertainty, so they are probably not trade candidates unless it’s a salary dump. (They’ve been looking to shed Mike Ribeiro and his $5 million salary through 2012-13).
Devils still after Kovalchuk … Cogliano available from the Oilers
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Rumors on July 4th, 2010
- Mark Everson of the NY Post: New Jersey Devils GM Ilya Kovalchuk still hasn’t given up on re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk. It’s rumored that the Devils were willing to offer $8 million a season.
- Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are obviously lacking down the middle, Tyler Bozak is their top centerman, followed by Mikhail Grabovski, maybe Nazem Kadri or Christian Hanson or John Mitchell. They didn’t have any interested Matthew Lombardi (3 years, $10.5 million from Nashville). The free agent market for centermen isn’t very encouraging either. Good Simmons line: “Never mind Darryl Sutter losing his senses and signing Olli Jokinen. But giving him a no-trade deal? Who does he think he is, John Ferguson Jr.?” Simmons is surprised that Panthers GM Dale Tallon hasn’t offered Niklas Hjalmersson an offer sheet. Chris Mason is this years Dominic Moore. Mason turned down 3 years and $11 million during the season from the Blues, he signed with the Thrashers for 2 years and $3.7 million.
- Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers will not re-sign Ryan Potulny, Marc Pouliot, Fernando Pisani, and their isn’t much room for Mike Comrie. Andrew Cogliano is prime candidate to be traded. Sheldon Souray cleared waivers, and if they can’t move him, don’t expect him to be at training camp. They most likely won’t put him through re-entry waivers, or bury him in the minors. A trade seems to be the only option.
Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agents, NHL Opinion, NHL Rumors on July 1st, 2010
6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: “Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, “No.” Asked if he’s still in the mix, “Not sure.””
5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to the Kings is getting closer.
5:57 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: Saku Koivu to the Ducks for 2 years, $5 million.
3:45 PM: Bruce Garrioch via Twitter: The Flames are working on a 2 year deal with Olli Jokinen ….. (I wonder if Sutter is trying to get fired to collect his full pay)
3:44 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: The Canucks are favorites to land Dan Hamhuis, LA, Tor, and SJ still in it.
3:38 PM: James Mirtle via Twitter: Leafs not pursuing Raffi Torres as of yet. Armstrong may fill that role.
3:15 PM: NHLSourcesSay via Twitter: Islanders and Sabres have sent offers to Pavel Kubina.
3:01 PM: Darren Dreger via Twitter: Tony Lydman signs with Anaheim for 3 years, $9 million.
3:00 PM: Andy Strickland via Twitter: Alex Steen’s deal is for 4 years, $13.45 million. $2.75 million next year, $3.56 million the next 3 years.
2:50 PM: Frank Seravalli via Twitter: “Holy god. I thought Shelley was bad. Boogard to Rangers; 4 years at $1.65M per season… He hasn’t scored a goal in 4 years.”
2:33 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: Leafs in on Dan Hamhuis
2:30 PM: Tweet of the Day so far - Adrian Dater: “Darcy Tucker is still available folks.”
2:24 PM: NHLSourcesSay: 3 teams interested in Ray Whitney: Panthers, Sabres, and Flames
2:15 PM: Bob McKenzie via Twitter: Martin could end up in LA or Pitt. Hamhuis still possible in Pitt.
1:05 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: Dan Ellis is close to signing with someone, but it’s not Montreal.
12:53 PM: Bob McKenzie via Twitter: Paul Martin is eager to sign with Pittsburgh, and vise versa.
12:50 PM: Jeremy Rutherford via Twitter: Alex Steen re-signs with the Blues, 4 years.
12:34 PM: Bob McKenzie via Twitter: Savard to Calgary for Regher is being talked about. Savard hasn’t been asked to waive his no trade clause yet.
Alex Tanguay signs a one year deal with the Calgary Flames according to RDS.
Braydon Coburn re-signs with the Flyers for 2 years, cap hit of $3.2 million.
Eric Christensen signs a 2 year deal with the NY Rangers, $925,000 a season.
Oilers want 1st and 2nd overall pick … Ballard being traded out west?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on June 25th, 2010
- John Shannon via Twitter: Keith Ballard may be going west, but it won’t be to St. Louis.
- Bruce Garrioch via Twitter: The Blues have shown interest in Ballard.
- Bob McKenzie via Twitter: Player most likely traded today could be Florida’s Keith Ballard. Western conference teams showing the most interest.
- Andy Strickland via Twitter: Florida is looking to cut salary.
- Darren Dreger via Twitter: Sergei Gonchar looking for a 3 year deal, Penguins wanting to go 2 years.
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: “I was told I would get two more last night,” Burke said. “I expect them today. I would say at this point it’s unlikely he is going anywhere today.” “He” of course being Kaberle. Tampa Bay might be interested in Tim Thomas but they couldn’t take on his contract unless they shed some salary.
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Bruins and Oilers have talked several times today. Edmonton has been trying to get the 2nd pick from Boston. “But he inquired about trading for the second pick and I have to give him credit. He’s been really persistent in trying to get that pick. But I told him, as I’ve been telling everyone else, that I’m not moving the second pick.”
NHL Draft Day Rumors
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Rumors on June 25th, 2010
- George Richards of the Miami Herald: It’s looking like the Florida Panthers will be selecting Erik Gudbranson with the 3rd overall pick.
- Erik Erlendsson via Twitter: The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting calls about the 6th overall pick, but Yzerman doesn’t want to move down too far, or maybe not at all.
- Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: If one of Gudbranson, Fowler, or Gormley get to the Carolina Hurricanes at #7, they will most likely select them, but GM Rutherford doesn’t think any will be around. If they are forced to select a forward, it could be a centerman, with them possibly eyeing Ryan Johansen or Alex Burmistrov. Winger Brett Connolly could be the wild card if he drops.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars will be going with “drafting the best player available” approach, but if 2 players are close, they’ll go with the defenseman. Some believe they might consider Jack Campbell if he’s available. After the big 3 defenseman that will be gone by the 11th pick, the next group of Dmen are: Derek Forbort, Jon Merril, Dylan McIlrath and Jarred Tinordi. Derek Forbort and Dylan McIlrath are more in the range of the Stars pick than Merril and Tinordi.
- George Richard of the Miami Herald: The Florida Panthers may be open to trading their 15th overall pick that they acquired from the Boston Bruins in the Nathan Horton trade. The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins may be interested in it.
- JP Hoornstra of the LA Daily News: There is the possibility that the LA Kings could send their #19 overall pick to New Jersey for the rights to Ilya Kovalchuk. If they keep the pick, they’ll most likely target a winger.
- Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: The Red Wings plan on drafting the best player available at #21, but don’t expect a goalie. Holland didn’t rule out moving up or down in the draft.
- Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers don’t pick until 3rd round, 89th overall. GM Paul Holmgren didn’t rule out trading up to grab a player they feel has dropped, but isn’t actively looking to move up.
- Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Carchidi wonders if the Flyers will trade Jeff Carter for young goalie and high draft pick.
Some late day NHL Rumor quick hits
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on June 24th, 2010
Dmitry Chesnokov via Twitter: Filatov: “I am coming back to CBJ in August. I have already spoken with GM. Haven’t talked to coach, but read he’s good w/young players.”
TSN: The Boston Bruins have granted Tim Thomas’ agent, Bill Zito, permission to talk to other teams about a possible trade.
Darren Dreger via Twitter: The Florida Panthers are willing to trade their recently acquired #15 overall pick, with the Edmonton Oilers showing interest.
Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: LeBrun spoke with LA Kings GM today and said the goalie Jonathan Quick is not available for trade.
Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: It’s looking like Lightning goalie, Antero Niittymaki, will be going to the open market.
Jim Kerr AM 880 Calgary: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini hopes to deal Sheldon Souray by Saturday, with Dallas and NY Rangers as possible teams interested.
TSN: The Montreal Canadiens have sent qualifying offers to Carey Price, Maxim Lapierre, Tom Pyatt, Mathieu Carle, and Sergei Kostitsyn. Benoit Pouliot was not qualified today, they have until the 28th to qualify him. Some people thought that the Canadiens would not qualify Kostitsyn and just let him walk, but I guess they want to hold on to his rights if he bolts for the KHL, or try to trade him so they don’t lose him for nothing.
Rumor roundup from LeBrun … Oilers to draft Hall? When will Kaberle to Bruins talk start-up again? Canucks interested in Ladd
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on June 23rd, 2010
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: With Scott Niedermayer retiring, the Ducks will move to ‘Plan B’ with their defense needing an overhaul. Teemu Selanne is still undecided if he’ll retire or not, the two sides will talk again next week. Three Eastern executives have said that Dustin Byfuglien, Andrew Ladd, and Kris Versteeg are being shopped, Patrick Sharp isn’t. The asking price for Byfuglien is a 1st round pick and a prospect (good luck with that one). One GM said they are asking too much for each of the three. GM Dale Tallon said after he traded Nathan Horton to Boston that he had offers of players and no draft picks, and offers of draft picks and no players. He felt getting a top-4 defenseman and 1st round pick was the right mix. A dozen teams inquired about Horton, but only 3-4 serious bidders. Matt Cooke re-signed with the Penguins for 3 years, and a $1.8 million cap hit. Penguins GM Ray Shero and Sergei Gonchar’s agent will meet in LA at the draft to continue their talks on getting a deal done. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson once again says that there have been no discussions with Ottawa about Jason Spezza.
- Terry Jones in the Toronto Sun: Pat Quinn may have inadvertently tipped the Oilers drafting plan. In the press conference where he was named the senior advisor and his head coaching job was given to Tom Renney.
“This team could have three kids come in at 19 years old and I’ve worked with all of them,” he said.
Quinn coached Taylor Hall to a gold medal at the 2008 IIHF U-18 championship. He’s never coached Tyler Seguin.
“Depending on who they draft, of course,” Quinn added.
- Darren Dreger via Twitter: Dreger wonders how long it will be before Kaberle to Bruins discussions start. Nothing yet. Savard is rumored to be available.
- Larry Brooks via Twitter: Marc Savard has been aggressively shopped since the end of the season.
- Caylan Davis of NESN: From Peter Chiarelli, “I’m not going to trade away the No. 2 pick but certainly I’d like to trade away the other picks because certainly we’d like to get better now too. ” The Bruins have 2 2nd round picks this year, 2 2011 1st round picks and 2 2011 2nd round picks.
- David Pollack of the San Jose Mercury News: Evgeni Nabokov has been informed by Sharks GM Doug Wilson that he is no longer in the their plans. Nabokov will now hit the open market on July 1st. It appears the Sharks will go with the new NHL fad in going with cheaper goaltending. Wilson will now focus on re-signing UFA Patrick Marleau, and other free agents: Joe Pavelski, David Setoguchi, Manny Malhotra, Scott Nicol and Nicklas Wallin.
- TSN: The Vancouver Canucks may be one team that is interested in acquiring potential Chicago Blackhawks salary cap casualty Andrew Ladd. What makes this interesting is that Andrew Ladd and Ryan Kesler have had a running battle this past season.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: One of Peter Regin’s agents (Regin plays for the Ottawa Senators in case you haven’t heard of him) told a Danish TV station that Regin could get an offer sheet similar to what Tomas Vanek received from Edmonton, which in case you forgot was $50 million. I wonder if his agent is familiar with who Peter Regin is.
- Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Cross one player off the Maple Leafs wish list with the trading of Nathan Horton to the Bruins. It was rumored the Leafs liked Horton, but it’s not known the level of interest the Leafs had, or if they made an offer.
- Chip Alexander via Twitter: The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to stay at #7 in Friday’s draft.
Nathan Horton traded to the Boston Bruins
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Trades on June 22nd, 2010
The Florida Panthers have sent Nathan Horton and Gregory Campbell to the Boston Bruins for the 15th pick in this years NHL Draft, Dennis Wideman and a 2011 3rd round pick.
Horton has never really lived up to expectations in Florida, but going through 5 coaches during his short career probably didn’t help. He was having his best season this year (57 points in 65 games) before missing 17 games with a fractured leg.
The Panthers now hold the 3rd and 15th pick in this years NHL entry draft.
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