UPDATE 4:42 pm
Josh Ho-Sang is going to get a fresh start this summer as he looks to get back to the NHL. Keep an eye on the Toronto Maple Leafs; likely a two-way contract when completed.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 27, 2021
Multiple teams had discussions with Vegas about Fleury, even Toronto had talks. But Chicago and Vegas tried making this work for a few weeks. NJ wasn't part of the equation, the Devils are on his no-trade list.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 27, 2021
Potential fits for Ryan Getzlaf if indeed he leaves Anaheim via free agency …
Edmonton, Montréal, Dallas, Boston. @TSNHockey @TheAthletic— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
Further to @FriedgeHNIC tweets on Landeskog, I've heard there are teams out there that may be willing to go beyond 7x7 for him, if he hits the open market tomorrow. How much more, and whether that's enough to sway him, are two important questions.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 27, 2021
The Stars are pushing hard to sign Ryan Suter to a multi-year deal. We'll see if they can get to the finish line.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 27, 2021
Okay, working on some stuff. Biggest one is probably Landeskog...hearing 7x7 is on the table, and there are discussions about the possibility of eight years. We will see where this goes. There are others who want him.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 27, 2021
Anaheim continues to explore the trade market on C Adam Henrique, who seems open to a change of scenery. 3-years left on his deal at $5.825M AAV
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 27, 2021
UPDATE 2:45 pm
Hearing #Canes are closing in on an agreement with UFA D Tony DeAngelo.
Not done yet. But expecting a 1-year deal. There was lots of interest and the opportunity to play for Rod Brind'Amour was appealing.@DFOHockey
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 27, 2021
Tyler Bozak has one year offer on table to stay with #stlblues.
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 27, 2021
UPDATE 1:50 pm
Hearing @Avalanche could be working on a trade. Hoping to hear more.
I’m also told @PredsNHL close to re-signing Harpur & Davies.@espn @NHL @NHLNetwork #TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) July 27, 2021
UPDATE 1:47 pm
Hearing Antti Raanta and Carolina
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 27, 2021
Ryan Getzlaf has the itch to explore free agency and play elsewhere. @camandstrickpod pic.twitter.com/k4MX6UBv5J
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 27, 2021
POSTED 1:41 pm
#Flyers will be signing D Keith Yandle to a one-year contract worth $900k.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 27, 2021
Alex Ovechkin re-signs with #caps. 5 x $9.5 million.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 27, 2021
$5.8M AAV https://t.co/IaA5l1Mnjg
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 27, 2021
Veteran agent Don Meehan also confirms same to me, Phil Danault headed to market Wednesday. Which is no surprise, we reported a few weeks ago Habs were comfortable letting Danault see what’s out there. While keeping door open. https://t.co/CAwdBJ1kBC
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
Will the Foligno Bros. team up in Minnesota? As Nick enters free agency, Marcus is making his pitch.
But in exclusive interview, Nick Foligno makes clear he's open for business tomorrow &m while the #mnwild is high on his list, he's open-minded.
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) July 27, 2021
🖊️ News | We’ve signed forward Curtis Douglas to a two-year AHL contract.#ForeverStartsHere
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) July 27, 2021
Vancouver #Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Conor Garland (@ConorGarland2) to a five-year contract worth an average annual value of $4.95 million.
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/m8BbrkucqE pic.twitter.com/YRfTK9WrGv
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) July 27, 2021
While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasn’t heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his hockey future at this time.
— Allan Walsh (@walsha) July 27, 2021
Full unconditional waivers today:
Braden Holtby, Martin Jones, James Neal.
First buyout window of the off-season closed.— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
James Neal (EDM), Martin Jones (SJS) and Braden Holtby (VAN) will all be bought out before the #NHL's first window closes today. All three are officially on waivers.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 27, 2021
Canucks have to replace Holtby now. Hearing that pending UFA goalie Jaroslav Halak in among Vancouver's shortlist of targets@TSNHockey @TheAthletic
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
Part of the back-and-forth between #VGK and #Blackhawks on return was Chicago's inkling that Marc-Andre Fleury may choose to not report to CHI in the fall. His heart was in Vegas. Fleury plans to discuss his future with his family. @DFOHockey
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 27, 2021
Don't expect a quick decision from UFA D Zdeno Chara.
Agent Matt Keator: ``Z is in Slovakia spending time with family. He is working out hard and leaving all of his options open. There is no rush on anything with him.''@TSNHockey @TheAthletic— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
Five teams that I believe have shown varying degrees of interest in Arizona's Darcy Kuemper (one more year at $4.5M): Colorado, Philadelphia, Toronto, Carolina, Edmonton. The Avs it depends on what happens with Grubauer and Oil would need to lose Koskinen@TSNHockey @TheAthletic
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
Nate Schmidt's agent Matt Keator and Canucks GM Jim Benning have been working together on finding a new home for the veteran D. The hope is to get him moved before the UFA market opens Wednesday. Do Bos/NYI make sense? (Trotz connection). He has 10-team no-trade list (no).
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
Not suggesting it means anything in the moment, but interesting that at noon ET Wednesday, when the NHL calendar officially shifts to 2021-22, Johnny Gaudreau has a modified no-trade clause kicking in, a small 5-team list (5 teams he would go to). More control for the player then
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
#NHLJets have signed forward Paul Stastny to a one-year, $3,750,000 contract.
DETAILS: https://t.co/1z09Zali1B pic.twitter.com/8Ux6g5Vebt
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 27, 2021
The #coyotes continue to weaponize their cap space for draft capital. https://t.co/MqLZuHR6Ek
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 26, 2021
Anton Stralman has agreed to waive his NTC to facilitate a trade to Arizona. Believe Florida and Arizona finalizing a trade now. Trade call still pending.
Stralman, 34, has one year left on his deal at $5.4 million AAV@TSNHockey @TheAthletic— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 26, 2021
Ondrej Kase did not receive a qualifying offer from the #bruins.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 26, 2021
Hearing plans have changed in BOS and Nick Ritchie will not be qualified. The Bruins had to adjust since stating they initially planned to qualify him last week.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 26, 2021
It sounds like Chris Wideman is a good bet to land with the #habs in free agency. The veteran defenceman is coming off a highly productive KHL season and is eligible to sign a NHL contract on Wednesday.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 26, 2021