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 […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 10, 2012
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canucks and Mason Raymond settled on a 1 year, $2.275 million deal before arbitration. Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Alexander Semin is reportedly close to signing with the Penguins. Notable free agents still unsigned: Andrei Kostitsyn, Wojtek Wolski, Peter Mueller, Dominic Moore, Teemu Selanne, Kyle Wellwood, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jason […]
Read MoreBobby Ryan Is the Answer In Toronto for the Leafs
By Shahriar Balouchi The 2012 NHL draft came and went and the Leafs made all their selections, and the chatter of trades at the draft turned out to be just that. Leafs GM Brian Burke did make one significant move before leaving Pittsburgh after the draft was complete, and that was the acquisition of James […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 9, 2012
David Pollak via twitter: The Sharks have hired Larry Robinson as an assistant coach. Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: Kiszla thinks that one of Paul Stastny, Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly needs to be trade bait for Bobby Ryan or Rick Nash. The Avalanche need someone to put the puck in the net, and […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours – July 6, 2012
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Shea Weber won’t be filing for salary arbitration, and Nashville can’t file since they did so last year. He’s a RFA and will be open for offer sheets. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Predators Shea Weber is still in disbelief: “He’s still in disbelief,” Kevin Epp, one of Weber’s agents at Titan […]
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