Darren Dreger of TSN: Free agency is a gridlock waiting for Zach Parise and Ryan Suter to sign. The trade market is also at stand still. The Rangers, Wings and Flyers are the top 3 Nash trade targets. The Hurricanes are also interested and may intrigue Nash if he decides to expand his list. The Sharks won’t make a deal if Logan Couture has to be included. GM Scott Howson is counting on a bidding war once Parise signs.
Detroit Free Press via twitter: The Red Wings initial offer to Suter was 13 years and $80 million, but is now up to $90 million. They Red Wings made a 2 year offer to Sami Salo on Sunday but lost out to Tampa Bay.
Aaron Portzline via twitter: If not traded by mid-July, Nash’s “approved” list could be expanded. Mark Spector via twitter: Spector adds that they suspect Roberto Luongo’s list could expand too.
Darren Dreger via twitter: Multiple teams were interested in Bryce Salvador, 6 at one point.
Joe Haggerty via twitter: Source saying Jaromir Jagr isn’t interested in the Canadiens or Bruins. Talking with the Stars.
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets will likely head into next season with Sergei Bobrovsky and Steve Mason.
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Howson expects contract talks to begin soon with recently acquired RFA Nick Foligno.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Though it’s believed that Daniel Alfredsson will return next year, he wants to make sure he’s fully committed to the idea.
“We don’t know when Daniel and his family are going to come to a final decision. They are thinking it through and we’ll let everybody know,” Alfredsson’s agent J.P. Barry of CAA Sports said Monday.
Don’t be surprised if they sign him to a contract extension with a nice signing bonus to make up for $1 million salary he has this year.
Brian Hedger via twitter: “I know the FA market demands it, but I’d be real careful doling out these 10-plus year contracts to guys who are already 27.” … “This is exactly why drafting well, stockpiling young talent and developing it into good to great NHL players is really you’re best shot” … “Otherwise, in a capped world, you eventually find yourself paying a 30-something guy not worth it $8 million a season w/untradeable contract”
BD Gallof via twitter: Expect no more UFA moves by the Islanders, and no further changes perhaps until the new CBA is in place. Highly likely that the team you see now is what you’ll see in October.