Blue Jackets press conference after the Rick Nash trade. “We are excited to complete this trade today as we believe the acquisitions of Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov and Tim Erixon, along with moves we made over the past several months to acquire Jack Johnson, Nick Foligno, Sergei Bobrovsky and Ryan Murray, have advanced the club […]
Read MoreRick Nash has been traded to the New York Rangers
2:47 PM: Bob McKenzie via twitter: Artem Anisimov is the 4th piece in the Nash deal 2:42 PM: Darren Dreger via twitter: Brandon Dubinsky, Tim Erixon and a 1st are believed to be 3 of 4 pieces involved. 2:35 PM: Aaron Portzline via twitter: Confirms that Nash has been dealt to the Rangers. The Blue […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 23, 2012
Arthur Staple via twitter: Lubomir Visnovsky has filed a grievance to void his trade to the Islanders, claiming that his no-trade clause is still valid. The Ducks will oppose it in arbitration, which no date has been set yet. If Visnovsky wins the grievance, he’ll go back to being Ducks property. If the Ducks win, […]
Read MoreShea Weber Watch
July 23, 2012 Jim Diamond of the Examiner: The Predators have not said a word regarding Shea Weber’s offer sheet since they the put out a statement last Thursday. “We have stated previously that, should a team enter into an offer sheet with Shea, our intention would be to match and retain Shea. Our ownership […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 19, 2012
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs were interested in Jonathan Bernier at the draft, then interest waned a bit, but a source said their interest as picked up again. It’s not clear if an actual offer was made, but Matt Frattin’s name may be involved. Bernier carries a $1.25 million cap hit […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 18, 2012
Ansar Khan of MLive: According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the Red Wings made “a hell of an offer” to the Blue Jackets for Rick Nash. Which got them no counteroffer, no negotiating, nothing. It’s unclear what the Red Wings offered. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson likely doesn’t want to see Nash in […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 17, 2012
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 […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 16, 2012
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Yesterday was the deadline to accept qualifying offers, but Shea Weber and the Predators agreed to extend it until August 1st. This allows both sides flexibility as they can continue to negotiate. Accepting the qualifying offer means they are not able to discuss a contract extension until the New Year. Brian […]
Read MoreNHL Makes Initial Proposal to NHLPA
TSN: The NHL have made their initial offer to the NHLPA. Renaud Lavoie is reporting some points in the offer include- Reduction of hockey related revenues from 57% to 46%. – UFA status after 10 years. – Maximum contract of 5 years. – No salary arbitration. – 5 year entry level contracts instead of 3. […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 15, 2012
John Gambadoro via twitter: NHL source confirmed to Gambadoro that an Eastern Conference team offered Shane Doan a 4 year, $30 million plus deal. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: OC Register reporter Mark Whicker said on 98.5 the Sports Hub’s radio on Thursday night that an offer of David Krejci and a 1st round pick “would […]
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