 Ducks interested in Samuelsson
(July 3/09) - The Anaheim Ducks have been relatively quiet
on the free agent front so far, but that could change if they
get their wish and sign forward Mikael Samuelsson.
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 Senators went after Cammalleri
(July 3/09) - According to the Ottawa Sun, the Senators had
pursued unrestricted free agent forward Mike Cammalleri, but
pulled out when the bidding got too high for their liking.
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 Leafs waiting on Gustavsson
(July 3/09) - The Maple Leafs will have to wait a few more
days before finding out if Swedish goalie Jonas Gustavsson has
decided to sign with their team, reports the Toronto Sun.
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 Nash talks heading in right direction
(July 3/09) - It appears contract negotiations between the
Blue Jackets and Rick Nash are moving along in the right
direction, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
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 Blackhawks trying to trade
(July 3/09) - The Chicago Blackhawks are believed to be in
the market for a big, physical defenseman, and could be looking
the trade route to get one.
read more... |
 Penguins want Fedotenko back
(July 3/09) - Unrestricted free agent center Saku Koivu is
pretty popular these days, as several clubs appear to be
knocking on his door.
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 Wild waiting on Koivu, Fedotenko
(July 2/09) - The Minnesota Wild is among a group of teams
trying to sign unrestricted free agent center Saku Koivu,
reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
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 Devils, Rangers pursuing Koivu
(July 3/09) - Unrestricted free agent center Saku Koivu is
pretty popular these days, as several clubs appear to be
knocking on his door.
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 Habs no longer in mix for Kovalev
(July 2/09) - The Montreal Canadiens are no longer in the
running for free agent Alex Kovalev, who has several offers he's
been reviewing.
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 Radulov not returning to Predators
(July 2/09) - Predators forward Alexander Radulov will not
be suiting up for the club next season, as he'll continue to
play in the KHL, the Nashville City Paper reports.
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 Kings came close to signing Hossa
(July 2/09) - The Kings came up empty on July 1, but GM Dean
Lombardi was actively trying to improve his team's roster, the
Los Angeles Daily News reports.
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 Thrashers, Kovalchuk to talk contract
(July 2/09) - The Thrashers are trying to significantly
improve their roster for the 2009-10 season and got things
started yesterday with the acquisition of defenseman Pavel
Kubina.
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Wild trying to sign Saku Koivu
(July 2/09) - The Minnesota Wild has presented an offer to
former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu and expects a
decision to be made later today.
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 LaRose likely leaving Hurricanes
(July 2/09) - Unrestricted free agent forward Chad LaRose is
not expected to sign a new contract with the Carolina
Hurricanes, reports the Raleigh News & Observer.
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 Recchi, Axelsson still options for Bruins
(July 2/09) - The Bruins were relatively quiet on the first
day of free agency, signing just one player, but they could be
more active over the next few days, reports the Boston Herald.
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Canadiens let Koivu walk
(July 2/09) - The Saku Koivu era for the Canadiens has come
to a close after 13 seasons -- 10 as captain -- with the Bleu,
Blanc et Rouge.
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Hawks almost re-sign Khabibulin; Havlat bitter
(July 2/09) - The Chicago Blackhawks went down to the wire
trying to re-sign unrestricted free agent goalie Nikolai
Khabibulin, only to lose him to the Edmonton Oilers, TFP has
learned.
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Nash expected better offer
(July 2/09) - The Blue Jackets kick-started contract
negotiations with superstar winger Rick Nash yesterday,
presenting him with a five-year contract offer, the Columbus
Dispatch reports.
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Heatley still undecided on trade
(July 2/09) - TFP Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta has
confirmed that Dany Heatley has not made a decision about
waiving his no-movement clause to accept a trade to the Edmonton
Oilers in time to accommodate an internal deadline.
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Wild trying to unite Koivu brothers
(July 1/09) - The Wild will pursue unrestricted free agent
center Saku Koivu, and his brother, Mikko, will try to help the
team's pitch, reports the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
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Canadiens to be active in market
(July 1/09) - Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey plans on
being extremely active when the free agent market opens at noon
ET later today.
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Blue Jackets focused on signing Nash
(July 1/09) - The Blue Jackets top priority this summer is
to get superstar forward Rick Nash signed to a new long-term
contract extension.
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Havlat wants long-term contract
(July 1/09) - Scoring winger Martin Havlat wants to sign a
new contract with the Blackhawks, but the length of his deal
appears to be an issue for Chicago GM Dale Tallon.
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Cole, LaRose to test the free agent market
(July 1/09) - Hurricanes forwards Erik Cole and Chad LaRose
will be fielding offers from other teams on the free agent
market today, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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 Lightning
to pursue Conklin?
(July 1/09) - The Tampa Bay Lightning appear to be fairly
active today as the free agent doors open at noon ET, the St.
Petersburg Times reports.
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Bruins in wait-and-see mode
(July 1/09) - The Bruins don't have a lot of space under the
salary cap to spend on big-name free agents, which might make
them fairly inactive in the market, reports the Boston Globe.
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Leafs plan on being active
(July 1/09) - Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke expects to be
fairly busy today, as the free agent doors open and he tries to
improve his hockey club, reports the Toronto Sun.
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 Sabres
to trade for top talent?
(July 1/09) - As the Sabres look for ways to bolster their
roster and strengthen their playoff chances, they may be more
inclined to pursue the trade route as opposed to luring free
agents.
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 Hossa
rejects Red Wings offer
(June 30/09) - According to several published reports, impending
unrestricted free agent right wing Marian Hossa has turned down
a long-term contract offer pitched by the Red Wings.
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 Avalanche interested in Chicago's Huet?
(June 30/09) - The Colorado Avalanche is looking to
strengthen their goaltending position and appear to be
interested in Chicago Blackhawks netminder Cristobal Huet.
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Senators,
Oilers talking Heatley trade?
(June 30/09) - The Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers have
been discussing a trade involving Dany Heatley for "a lengthy
period of time," a source told TFP Tuesday evening.
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Kings set to pursue Hossa?
(June 30/09) - While reports have linked Los Angeles to
showing interest in Minnesota Wild sniper Marian Gaborik,
another player appears to be on the Kings' radar.
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 Antropov looking for 5-year deal
(June 30/09) - According to various reports, impending
unrestricted free agent forward Nik Antropov is looking for a
five-year contract worth around $5 million per season.
read more... |
 Oilers offer Roloson one-year deal
(June 30/09) - According to the Edmonton Sun, the Oilers
have offered impending unrestricted free agent goalie Dwayne
Roloson a one-year contract.
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 Canucks make one last offer to Sedins
(June 30/09) - Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis has made one
final pitch to keep Daniel and Henrik Sedin offering them a
long-term contract early Tuesday.
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Tampa almost traded Lecavalier
(June 30/09) - If Lightning GM Brian Lawton and co-owner
Oren Koules had their way, the team would have traded captain
Vincent Lecavalier to the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend.
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Canadiens pitch offer to Kovalev
(June 30/09) - The Montreal Canadiens appear very interested
in getting soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Alex Kovalev
signed to a new contract.
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Penguins
focus shifts to Fedotenko, Scuderi
(June 30/09) - With Bill Guerin and Craig Adams inked to new
contacts, the Penguins are trying to get Ruslan Fedotenko locked
up to a new deal, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Devils,
Oduya close to new contract
(June 30/09) - Devils GM Lou Lamoriello seems to be close to
signing defenseman Johnny Oduya to a new multi-year contract,
reports the Newark Star-Ledger.
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 Stars uncertain about re-signing Zubov
(June 30/09) - It appears veteran defenseman Sergei Zubov's
days in Dallas may be numbered, as the Stars are not close to
signing the 38-year-old to a new contract.
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Blackhawks trying to re-sign Khabibulin
(June 30/09) - The Blackhawks could see a familiar face
between the pipes next season, as impending unrestricted free
agent Nikolai Khabibulin might be set on returning to Chicago.
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Oilers shopping defenseman Souray?
(June 29/09) - Edmonton Oilers GM Steve Tambellini is
believed to be actively shopping one of his top offensive
defensemen, according to Sportsnet.ca.
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Heatley likely dealt after free agency
(June 29/09) - It seems the Senators and Dany Heatley will
have to wait at least a few more weeks before the team is able
to pull the trigger on a trade, reports the Ottawa Citizen.
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Cole, LaRose hoping for new contracts
(June 29/09) - Hurricanes forwards Erik Cole and Chad LaRose
hope to sign new contracts with Carolina by the time the free
agent market opens Wednesday.
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Sedins set to leave, Gaborik unlikely?
(June 29/09) - Canucks GM Mike Gillis doesn't plan on
overpaying for free agents this summer, and the Vancouver Sun
reports the team might balk at contract demands from the Sedin
twins and Marian Gaborik.
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Bruins still trying to trade Kessel?
(June 29/09) - The Bruins tried to trade right wing Phil
Kessel during the NHL Entry Draft and came up empty, but that
doesn't mean they've stopped trying to deal him.
read more... |
Thrashers trying to improve via trade
(June 29/09) - Thrashers GM Don Waddell will continue to try
and bolster his team's roster this summer, but he's more likely
to make a trade than go after big-name free agents.
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Habs trying to re-sign Komisarek
(June 29/09) - Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey is serious
about re-signing defenseman Mike Komisarek to a new long-term
contract.
read more... |
 Bouwmeester's agent shoots down rumor
(June 29/09) - There are plenty of reports surrounding a
possible deal between the Calgary Flames and Jay Bouwmeester,
however none appear to be accurate as the two sides have yet to
talk contract.
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Red Wings won't re-sign Conklin
(June 29/09) - According to the Detroit Booth News, the Red
Wings won't re-sign impending unrestricted free agent goalie Ty
Conklin.
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 Flyers still looking to trade
(June 28/09) - The acquisition of Chris Pronger on Friday
has bolstered the Flyers' defensive corps, but the team is still
looking to free up some salary cap space to solidify the rest of
its roster.
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Bouwmeester
won't rush decision
(June 28/09) - The Flames would like to get impending
unrestricted free agent Jay Bouwmeester signed to a long-term
contract, but the All-Star defenseman isn't rushing into any
decision.
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 Sharks looking to make moves
(June 26/09) - Sharks GM Doug Wilson has been active in his
discussions with his counterparts and the San Jose Mercury News
hints a trade could be made during the NHL Entry Draft.
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Wings, Hossa far from new deal
(June 26/09) - According to the Detroit Booth News, contract
talks between the Red Wings and star forward Marian Hossa have
yet to bear any fruit.
read more... |
Hawks talking trade, Havlat contract
(June 26/09) - The Blackhawks are supposedly looking to make
a nice splash on draft day, as the club is believed to be
interested in Toronto defenseman Tomas Kaberle.
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Ducks trying to trade Giguere
(June 26/09) - As the Ducks continue to wait on Scott
Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne's decision about playing next
season, GM Bob Murray is working the phones trying to bolster
his roster.
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Thrashers interested in Kaberle
(June 26/09) - The Atlanta Thrashers are believed to be
among the teams interested in Toronto Maple Leafs All-Star
defenseman Tomas Kaberle.
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 Four teams in mix for Bouwmeester
(June 26/09) - The Florida Panthers are expected to trade
Jay Bouwmeester's negotiating rights later today, prior to the
start of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
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Canadiens
offer Komisarek long-term deal
(June 26/09) - Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey told RDS
that he has presented impending unrestricted free agent
defenseman Mike Komisarek with a contract offer.
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Kaberle's agent acknowledges possible trade
(June 26/09) - Tomas Kaberle and his agent Rick Curran are
fully aware that the veteran defenseman could be dealt later
today, when the first-round of the NHL Entry Draft gets
underway.
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Cammalleri
to test free agent market
(June 26/09) - It appears contract negotiations between the
Calgary Flames and Mike Cammalleri's agent have hit a
standstill, Sportsnet reports.
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Sabres
looking for top forward
(June 26/09) - Sabres GM Darcy Regier has been working the
phones, trying to pull the trigger on a significant trade to
bolster his roster, two sources told TFP.
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Report: Leafs close to trading Kaberle
(June 25/09) - Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke received
what's been categorized as an unexpected, but "significant
offer" for star defenseman Tomas Kaberle.
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Thrashers, Leafs talking trade?
(June 25/09) - Thrashers GM Don Waddell has been involved in
trade talks with Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke regarding the
fourth-overall pick in tomorrow's draft, the Globe and Mail
reports.
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Flyers still on Bouwmeester's trail
(June 25/09) - Flyers GM Paul Holmgren remains in the hunt
for Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, but a deal
might not be a realistic option, reports the Philadelphia Daily
News.
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Clowe,
Grier want new contracts
(June 25/09) - Sharks forwards Ryane Clowe and Mike Grier
are hoping to get new deals ironed out before July 1 rolls
around, the San Jose Mercury News reported on its website.
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Koivu wants to stay in Montreal
(June 25/09) - Canadiens captain Saku Koivu wants to stay
with the team next season, but contract talks won't heat up
until after this weekend's NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Gazette
reports.
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Aucoin
wants to stay in Calgary
(June 25/09) - Veteran defenseman Adrian Aucoin would like
to sign a new contract with the Flames, but he's not close to
getting a new deal done, reports the Calgary Herald.
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Teams interested in Leafs' Schenn
(June 25/09) - The Maple Leafs have been trying to move up
in this year's draft, but teams keep asking about defenseman
Luke Schenn, someone GM Brian Burke won't trade.
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Lecavalier
trying to avoid trade talk
(June 25/09) - Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier knows
his name is floating around the trade mill, but he's doing his
best to avoid all the chatter, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
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Gionta prefers deal with Devils
(June 25/09) - Devils forward Brian Gionta can become an
unrestricted free agent July 1, but if things go his way, he'll
be back in New Jersey next season.
read more... |
Bouwmeester
trade on horizon?
(June 25/09) - With a new contract still extremely unlikely
for Jay Bouwmeester and the Panthers, Florida executives have
been manning the phones trying to work out a trade.
read more... |
Gaborik
still open to Wild return
(June 25/09) - Wild superstar Marian Gaborik hasn't ruled
out the possibility of returning to Minnesota next season, his
agent Ron Salcer told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
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Interest
rising for Ottawa's Heatley
(June 25/09) - Senators star forward Dany Heatley has been
at the center of the trade block for several weeks, long before
news of his trade demands became public knowledge.
read more... |
Cole
wants to stay in Raleigh
(June 25/09) - Hurricanes forward Erik Cole returned to
Carolina at the trade deadline and played a vital role in the
team's late-season run to the Eastern Conference Final.
read more... |
Shanahan wants to play another season
(June 24/09) - New Jersey Devils forward Brendan Shanahan
plans on playing another season in the NHL, his agent Rick
Curran told The Bergen Record.
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Komisarek expected to hit open market
(June 24/09) - Canadiens stud Mike Komisarek had a year to
remember in Montreal this past season, possibly the last the
All-Star defenseman will spend as a member of the Bleu, Blanc et
Rouge.
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Penguins want to re-sign Scuderi
(June 24/09) - Penguins defenseman Rob Scuderi is in line
for a solid raise this summer, and the team is hoping they have
enough cap space to re-sign him, reports the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette.
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Burke on a mission to rebuild Leafs
(June 24/09) - Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke plans on using
every tool he possesses to build his team into a physical
contender, reports the Toronto Star.
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Kings highly interested in Heatley
(June 24/09) - It appears the Los Angeles Kings are among
the teams most interested in acquiring Senators star sniper Dany
Heatley, the Ottawa Sun reports.
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Neil to hit free agent market
(June 24/09) - It appears Senators tough guy Chris Neil
plans on testing the open market once July 1, prompting
speculation that his days in Canada's capital are numbered.
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Roloson,
Kotalik to hit open market?
(June 24/09) - According to the Edmonton Sun, the Oilers do
not appear close to signing goalie Dwayne Roloson and forward
Ales Kotalik to new contracts before July 1.
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Lightning owners no longer friends?
(June 23/09) - The Tampa Tribune is reporting Lightning
owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie are no longer getting along
and the two will meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to
determine who has the final say in team-related decisions.
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Leafs to pursue Bouwmeester, despite questions
(June 23/09) - The Maple Leafs are going to be in the hunt
for impending unrestricted free agent defenseman Jay Bouwmeester
once July 1 hits, but they are proceeding with caution.
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Heatley gives list of teams he'd accept trade to
(June 23/09) - According to the Ottawa Sun, Senators star
forward Dany Heatley has given the team a list of 10 teams he'd
accept a trade to.
read more... |
Lecavalier trade talk cooling down?
(June 22/09) - Vincent Lecavalier's name has been tossed
around the rumor mill for several seasons, but as the Tampa
Tribune notes, trade talk might be dwindling.
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Sullivan wants to stay in Nashville
(June 22/09) - With the free agent market inching closer and
closer, the Predators are finding it more and more difficult to
re-sign some of their top free agents.
read more... |
Chelios, Wings to discuss future
(June 22/09) - Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios and the
team's GM Ken Holland are expected to discuss the veteran's
future in the next few days, reports the Detroit Free Press.
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Wild looking for top talent
(June 22/09) - Wild GM Chuck Fletcher expects to be very
busy this summer, starting with this week's NHL Entry Draft,
where he could pull the trigger on a few trades.
read more... |
Report: Sutter to be named Flames coach
(June 21/09) - It appears Calgary is evolving into the city
of brotherly love, as the Flames are expected to announce that
they have hired Brent Sutter as their next head coach on
Tuesday.
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Bouwmeester not on Oilers' radar?
(June 21/09) - According to the Edmonton Journal, impending
unrestricted free agent defenseman Jay Bouwmeester isn't
expected to be heavily pursued by the Oilers.
read more... |
Columbus won't re-sign Novotny
(June 21/09) - The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the
Blue Jackets will not extend a qualifying offer to restricted
free agent Jiri Novotny, making him unrestricted July 1.
read more... |
Sharks would like to re-sign Blake
(June 16/09) - Sharks veteran defenseman Rob Blake would
like to play at least another season and the team seems to be
just as interested in having him back.
read more... |
Hossa looking for security
(June 16/09) - Red Wings star Marian Hossa can become an
unrestricted free agent July 1 and wants the security of a new
long-term contract for his next deal, reports the Detroit News.
read more... |
Guerin isn't about to retire
(June 15/09) - Penguins veteran forward Bill Guerin has no
intention of retiring after capturing his second Stanley Cup
championship, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Canucks
an option for Heatley?
(June 15/09) - With a significant amount of salary cap space
to play with this summer, it's believed the Vancouver Canucks
could make a number of moves to improve their roster for next
season.
read more... |
Bruins
may have to trade Kessel
(June 14/09) - As the Bruins begin to intensify their
contract talks with Phil Kessel and his agent, the Boston Globe
suggests the team might try to trade him this summer.
read more... |
Niedermayer set to make decision?
(June 15/09) - Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer could make
a decision about the future of his playing career some time this
week, the Orange County Register reported on its website.
read more... |
Oilers interested in Heatley
(June 14/09) - According to the Ottawa Sun, the Edmonton
Oilers are among the teams very interested in acquiring
goal-scoring winger Dany Heatley from the Senators.
read more... |
Laperriere rejects Avs offer
(June 12/09) - According to the Denver Post, Avalanche
forward Ian Laperriere has rejected a one-year contract offer
pitched by the club and is likely to test the open market July
1.
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Trading Heatley just became trickier
(June 12/09) - As if trading away superstar sniper Dany
Heatley and his hefty $7.5 million annual salary wasn't
complicated enough, the Ottawa Sun reports things just got
harder.
read more... |
Lemaire interested in Devils' job?
(June 12/09) - Former Wild bench boss Jacques Lemaire
appears to be intrigued by the available head coaching position
in New Jersey, reports the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
read more... |
Tippett linked to Wild coaching job
(June 12/09) - Former Dallas Stars head coach Dave Tippett
might not be out of a job for too long, as various reports have
connected him to the vacant coaching position in Minnesota.
read more... |
Beauchemin's future rests with Niedermayer
(June 12/09) - Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin would
like to sign a new contract with Anaheim, but his future with
the team hinders on whether or not they re-sign Scott
Niedermayer.
read more... |
Tanguay's agent talks to Habs GM
(June 12/09) - Alex Tanguay's agent, Robert Sauve, spoke
with Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey on Wednesday to discuss
the impending free agent's future with the club.
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Trading Lecavalier could be "win-win"
(June 11/09) - With the Stanley Cup Finals wrapping up
Friday, and the NHL Entry Draft quickly approaching, the trade
talk surrounding Vincent Lecavalier continues to heat up.
read more... |
Hurricanes focus on free agents
(June 10/09) - With head coach Paul Maurice expected to sign
a new contract this week, the Hurricanes will shift their focus
on their impending free agents, reports the Raleigh News &
Observer.
read more... |
Penguins to pursue Beauchemin in July?
(June 10/09) - With Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals
fresh in their minds, the Penguins might already be thinking of
how to solidify next season's roster.
read more... |
Predators holding out hope for Radulov
(June 10/09) - The Predators would like to have Alexander
Radulov back in their lineup next season, but they'd like to
know his plans by the end of the month.
read more... |
Teams
lining up for Heatley
(June 10/09) - When word of Dany Heatley's trade request
broke this week, speculation has run wild over possible
destinations the Senators might ship the star sniper.
read more... |
 Capitals
trying to re-sign Fedorov, Johnson
(June 10/09) - According to the Washington Post, the agent
for Sergei Fedorov and Brent Johnson has started contract
negotiations with the Capitals.
read more... |
Lemaire rejects Tampa's offer
(June 10/09) - According to the St. Petersburg Times, former
Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has rejected an offer by
the Lightning to join the club as a senior consultant.
read more... |
Agent confirms to TFP Heatley wants out
(June 9/09) - It seems Dany Heatley's tenure with the Ottawa
Senators is coming to an end, as the goal-scoring superstar has
asked to be traded.
read more... |
Leafs won't re-sign Joseph
(June 9/09) - Curtis Joseph's tenure with the Maple Leafs
has officially come to an end, as GM Brian Burke told the
Toronto Sun that the team won't be re-signing the veteran
goalie.
read more... |
Stars in running for Gustavsson
(June 9/09) - The Dallas Stars are among the teams extremely
interested in signing free agent Swedish goaltender Jonas
Gustavsson.
read more... |
Report: Sutter stepping down as Devils coach
(June 9/09) - It appears as if New Jersey Devils head coach
Brent Sutter will be stepping down from his post, according to
several reports.
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