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Kozlov to KHL … 3 NHL caliber goalies in SJ … Fehr wants $7.5 mill through 2012 … More on Staal, Savard and Maltby
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 3rd, 2010
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Slava Kozlov will be playing in the KHL this season, hasn’t decided on which team yet.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Fehr’s price tag for being the NHLPA executive director is $7.5 million through 2012, players start to “hmm and haw”.
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks now have 3 NHL caliber goalies after signing Antti Niemi. Antero Niittymaki (signed this off-season for $2 million a year, 2 years) and Thomas Greiss were expected to battle for the starting position before the Niemi signing. Niittymaki doesn’t feel that concerned, but Greiss was more disappointed, as he’s probably the #3 goalie now. Greiss has talked to GM Doug Wilson about the situation, which might involve a change of scenery.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: Antti Niemi’s agent said that he had “four or five offers” before he decided to sign with the Sharks.
- Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal’s infection in his right foot will keep him out for the beginning of training camp, the team is hopeful he’ll be ready for their Oct. 7th season opener.
- Steve Zipay of Newsday: Speculation, not a rumor. The Bruins could send Marc Savard to the Rangers for possibly Matt Gilroy, Sean Avery and a 2nd round pick.
- George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland met with Kirk Maltby on Wednesday, and is waiting to hear back from him. Maltby would have to earn a spot on the roster, and it might take an injury or 2 to get a spot.
- Terry Frei of the Denver Post: RFA Chris Stewart signed a 2 year contract worth $5.75 million, $2.5 million this year, $3.25 million next year. Peter Mueller still remains unsigned by the Avalanche. The Avs currently sit $950,000 below the cap floor.
Some longterm contract notes … Savard staying … Ranger not attending Lightning camp
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 2nd, 2010
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov thinks that if Kovalchuk’s Friday extension get extended again, he may leave for the KHL.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: The VP of the KHL doesn’t think that Kovalchuk will end up in the KHL, means to much to the NHL, but added “if Kovalchuk decides to come over, he can sign any contract; SKA will pay the luxury tax; it’s democratic and free here”
- Larry Brooks via twitter: Just to repeat, Chris Pronger’s deal with Ed Snider’s Philadelphia Flyers has been approved. He’ll be 42 in the final season, and will make a combined $1.05 million in the final 2 seasons of his 7 year, $34.45 million deal.
- Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchard writes that the League is not likely to void Roberto Luongo’s contract with the Canucks.
- Jack Edwards of NESN: Edwards shoots down any rumors that the Bruins are looking to trade Marc Savard. He lists many different reasons as to why he’ll be staying.
- Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburgh Times: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that Paul Ranger won’t be attending training camp. Ranger has been away from the team since last October with personal reasons.
- Will DePaoli of InsidePittsburghSports: Word from Jordan Staal’s camp is that he won’t be full strength by training camp. His tendon injury may not be fully healed.
Kovalchuk to the KHL? Pens and Bruins say no Guerin
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Rumors on August 26th, 2010
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: With the KHL season starting on Sept. 8th, there is the possibility that Kovalchuk starts there, then returns to the NHL when is contract is finalized.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: KHL is still offering Kovalchuk 1 to 3 year contracts.
- Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Lysenkov called Kovalchuk’s Russian agent, who confirmed that he called Medvedev’s assistant, not the KHL president.
- Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Kovalchuk-KHL … “there is a fact of negotiations on Kovalchuk”.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: A source told DePaoli that the feeling was that GM Ray Shero was interested in bringing Bill Guerin back, but the rest of the organization/coaching staff wasn’t.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Haggerty has been told that the Bruins are not interested in Bill Guerin.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The St. Louis Blues have been contacted by the Anaheim Ducks equipment people about Paul Kariya. It appears that he’ll be playing with the Ducks, but he still won’t say that he’s playing next year.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The Ducks may be looking to finalize the Bobby Ryan contract situation before turning to Kariya.
- David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini continues to try and trade Sheldon Souray. He’s not looking for any more players to add to the roster.
Afinogenov to KHL … Where could Niemi end up? Mitchell taking physicals … “Nothing to report” on Kariya to Anaheim
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on August 6th, 2010
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Maxim Afinogenov will be signing a 5 year deal with SKA of the KHL.
- Adam Proteau of the Hockey News via twitter: The rumors that the Montreal Canadiens are chasing Antti Niemi are “ludicrous”.
- Noah Love of the National Post: Love offers a few guesses as to where Niemi could end up: Colorado, Washington, NY Islanders, Dallas, and Edmonton. Teams with cap issues that could use Niemi: Philadelphia, New Jersey, Ottawa, Montreal, and Chicago.
- Dan Tencer (Edmonton Radio) via twitter: “Asking McGuire about Souray…he interrupts and says: “I’ve been trying to warn you for 3 years that there’s no market for that player!”
- Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Willie Mitchell has taken physicals for a few teams. He could sign soon, and the deal could include performance bonuses because of the injuries he’s dealt with in the past. Russo thinks he could get a 1 year deal worth between $1-1.5 million plus bonuses. It won’t be to Minnesota. Washington and San Jose are possibilities. He’s met with Vancouver already.
- Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Paul Kariya’s agent says there’s “nothing to report” when talking about the rumors of Kariya returning to Anaheim.
- Michael Russo via twitter: Pierre-Marc Bouchard has been progressing very good from his concussion issues.
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Peter Forsberg will be skating with MoDo, testing out injured foot once again. The Flyers, Rangers, Washington and Colorado could be interested teams if he attempts an NHL comeback.
- Chris Custance of the Sporting News: So it’s safe to say that Cristobal Huet won’t be back the Blackhawks next season. His agent is working hard to keep him in the NHL, and not in the minors or Europe/KHL, which will be extremely hard. He’s working with the ‘Hawks to find a “reasonable destination” for Huet. Europe seems the most likely landing spot, with Hawks paying his full salary (won’t count against the cap).
NHLPA files grievance … NHL Rumors involving Frolov, Ponikarovsky, Sutton, Wheeler, Stralman
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on July 26th, 2010
- 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 their best Tomas Kaberle offer, if not, he could remain a Leaf.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Mason Raymond locked up by the Canucks for 2 years, $5.1 million ($2.5 and $2.6 mill.)
- William DePaoli via twitter: Alexei Ponikarovsky mulling an offer he’s received in the last 72 hours.
- William DePaoli via twitter: The Rangers have spoken with Ponikarovsky’s agent, but they are in talks with Alexander Frolov.
- Arthur Staple (Newsday) via twitter: Alexander Frolov has a 4-year contract offer from the KHL, and likely a 2 year deal for less money from the Rangers.
- Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche are about $8 million below the $43.8 cap floor, with RFA’s Peter Mueller and Chris Stewart left to re-sign. There is no rush to sign the two, but it’s expected to happen at some point.
- Chris Botta via twitter: It’s down to 2 western teams for Andy Sutton’s services, could be finalized this week.
- Jimmy Murphy via twitter: The Bruins and Blake Wheeler will be going to arbitration tomorrow as they were unable to to get something done beforehand.
- Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Columbus Blue Jackets have requested a 1-year arbitration ruling for the Anton Stralman hearing, giving them the option to walk away from the contract if they are not happy with the ruling.
Frolov getting interest from Rangers and Kings … Other Russian FA’s … Tampa Bay Lightning talk
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Videos on July 26th, 2010
- Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: The New York Rangers have talked to Alexander Frolov’s agent.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Frolov’s agent has said the Rangers are very interested, and the LA Kings have shown interest in the last couple days.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: SKA of the KHL are interested in Alexander Frolov, Maxim Afinogenov, Denis Grebeskov and Ilya Kovalchuk according KHL President Medvedev (who owns the team).
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Medvedev to Kovalchuk, “Listen to a woman and do completely the opposite.”
- The Hockey News video: Ryan Dixon, Ryan Kennedy, and Adam Proteau talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning. How Yzerman will fill out the roster, Victor Hedman’s development, Vinny Lecavalier, and Brett Connolly.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The St. Louis Blues and Eric Johnson are getting close on an extension.
Semin staying … Spezza happy … Columbus interested in Bieksa/Kaberle … Kings shopping Williams/Stoll
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on July 21st, 2010
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: An NHL GM told LeBrun that he heard that in the next CBA they’ll look to have the average of the five highest salaried years count against the cap. That’s one of several ideas that’s being tossed around.
- Dennis Bernstein (TFP) via twitter: Alexander Semin is not going anywhere.
- Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Jason Spezza once again has said he happy in Ottawa and hopes to stay there.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: If Anton Stralman gets a ‘hefty’ salary from arbitration next Monday, the Blue Jackets may walk away from it. GM Scott Howson may start investigating other options, possibly Kevin Bieksa and Tomas Kaberle. There is a chance that the Blue Jackets could dangle Nikita Filatov as bait. For Bieksa they probably wouldn’t have to offer Filatov, a lesser prospect could work, unless the Canucks added more than Bieksa for Filatov. It’s not known if Filatov is the kind of player Burke is interested in. The Blue Jackets are reluctant to break up their top-6 forwards, which is what Burke covets for Kaberle.
- NHLSourcesSay via twitter: Ryan Johnson and the Columbus Blue Jackets are closing in on a deal, 1 year between $850,000 and $900,000.
- NHLSourcesSay via twitter: Sources saying that Los Angeles Kings are shopping Justin Williams and Jarret Stoll.
- Genadi Boguslavski (sovsport.ru) via twitter: Jose Theodore getting interest from a few KHL teams.
- Genadi Boguslavski via twitter: Maxim Afinogenov getting interest from KHL, but will focus on NHL until August 1st.
- Michael Russo via twitter: Rumors that Nick Leddy could be heading back to the Blackhawks are untrue. Wild and Leddy are talking. In 2-3 weeks, it could be different though.
Isles could use Savard … Tampa-Philly talking Gagne …
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on July 19th, 2010
- DJ Been of WEEI.com: The Bruins have about $500,000 left to sign both Blake Wheeler and Tyler Seguin. With free agency holding up potential trades at the moment, things are ‘relatively quiet’ on the Marc Savard-Tim Thomas front. Teams that might be interested in Savard, may look to sign a cheaper option (money and what you’d have to give up). The New York Islanders could be a team that looks into Savard, they could use the offense, and have plenty of cap space, $27 million. Savard does have a no-trade clause and may not be interested in going to the Isle.
- Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Simon Gagne trade talks happening between the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning according to RDS.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: No NHL team will offer Ilya Kovalchuk what the KHL is offering according to KHL president Medvedev.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Medvedev admits Kovalchuk most likely staying the NHL, but still hoping he’ll join the KHL.
M. Koivu gets big bucks … Demitra and Bourque off to KHL … No Progress with Mason Raymond
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News on July 15th, 2010
- Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have signed Mikko Koivu to a 7 year contract extension worth $47.25 million, with a full no-trade clause. That works out to a $6.75 million cap hit per season. He will receive an annual salary of $5.4 million, and $1.89 million signing bonuses in Oct. 2011, Oct. 2013, Oct. 2015, Oct. 17 and Jan 2018.Koivu is coming off his best season, scoring 22 goals and adding 49 assists for 71 points. In ‘08-09 he had 20 goals and 47 assists. In 362 career games, he’s scored 79 goals, 176 assists for 255 points. I understand that he’s their captain, and is the face of the franchise, but $6.75 million a season? Seems a little much too me.
- Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Pavol Demitra has signed a 1-year deal with Jaroslavl of the KHL.
- Tarik El-Bashir via Twitter: Chris Bourque will be heading to the KHL after not signing his qualifying offer from the Capitals.
- TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Mike Zigomanis, Joey Crabb, and Danny Richmond. 3 names you’ll see on the Toronto Marlies roster.
- Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: There isn’t much progress between the Vancouver Canucks and winger Mason Raymond. Raymond is scheduled to have his arbitration hearing on July 26th, so there is still time to get something worked out. He could be looking for something in the $2 million range.
Nabokov heading to the KHL? Gagne not in Kings plans
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on July 5th, 2010
5:00 PM:
- Dmitry Chesnokov via Twitter: Evgeni Nabokov is negotiating with SKA of the KHL, confirmed by KHL’s President Medvedev.
- Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: A source tells ESPN that the Kings are not considering Simon Gagne.
- Larry Brooks via Twitter: Patrick Elias has a no-trade clause. Bryce Salvador could be waived. Dainius Zubrus and/or Jamie Langenbrunner could be dealt. (I’m guessing this was in response to the reports that Ilya Kovalchuk could be signing with the Devils today)
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