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 […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 13, 2012
L.A. Lariviere via twitter: Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier said that he asked to be traded near the deadline, and the Kings refused. He expects to be traded close to home around the start of training camp. Lisa Dillman via twitter: Dillman doesn’t think the the Kings will be trading Bernier now or in the near […]
Read MoreTeemu Selanne Signs On For 1 More Year
Teemu Selanne has signed a 1 year deal with the Anaheim Ducks for $4.5 million. Anaheim Ducks via twitter: Selanne: “I’m very excited. I obviously have some unfinished business from last year and I can’t wait to start the season again.” Curtis Zupke via twitter: If Selanne equals his 66 points from last season, he’d […]
Read More2012 NHL Salary Arbitration Dates
Team Player Date and/or Contract Notes Anaheim Ducks Nick Bonino August 3, 2012 Colorado Avalanche Jamie McGinn July 25, 2012 Dallas Stars Richard Bachman July 25, 2012 Mark Fistric August 1, 2012 Detroit Red Wings Kyle Quincey July 25, 2012 Edmonton Oilers Sam Gagner July 20, 2012 Florida Panthers Kris Versteeg July 23, 2012 Montreal […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 12, 2012
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The Panthers have signed Peter Mueller to a 1 year, $1.725 million deal. Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile on Shea Weber: “I talked to (his agent) Jarrett (Bousquet) yesterday and had a good conversation,” Poile said. “Shea and all his friends and people will be together this […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 11, 2012
Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: It doesn’t make any sense for the Oilers to trade Sam Gagner unless they are able to get an exceptional return. He is still only 23, and is a good player even if he doesn’t improve. He has 220 points in 366 games, a 0.60 ppg pace, and puts […]
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