Via DLeeD the process will go: the Flyers Give Gags a view of team interested and the He will decide which one he wants to go to.
Interested teams: Kings, Habs, Lightning
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Gagne to Waivers?
Darren Drager of TSN reports: Some NHL execs think Philly will place Gagne on waivers, if a trade isn’t found very soon. via Twitter.
Gags said he has not waived him NTC during an RDS intereview. However the Flyers disagree. The 30 year old is on the last of his contract where he is set to get paid 5.25M.
Interested team: Kings
Gags said he has not waived him NTC during an RDS intereview. However the Flyers disagree. The 30 year old is on the last of his contract where he is set to get paid 5.25M.
Interested team: Kings
Flyers and Zherdev done?
Reports from various soruces say that the Flyers and Nikolai Zherdev have reached a 1 year deal. Only waiting for Gagne to be moved before announcing it. Another says that the Russian Agreement papers are taking a while.
Zherdev played with the Altant Oblast of the KHL last season.
Zherdev played with the Altant Oblast of the KHL last season.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Kovy Looking Over Offers
Everyone knew that the LA Kings were the front runners, but questions arose when he had not signed with the Kings. Then later on into Day 2 the Isles came out and said they offered a 10 year 10M dollar deal.
That wasn't it though, a Russian newspaper came out saying he wasn't only looking over offers from the Isles and the Kings but also the Avs and the Flyers. Avs finished 8th in the West last season, Flyers finished 7th in the east.
Kovy has rejected a deal from the Panthers however says Teemu H of Euroflyers.
That wasn't it though, a Russian newspaper came out saying he wasn't only looking over offers from the Isles and the Kings but also the Avs and the Flyers. Avs finished 8th in the West last season, Flyers finished 7th in the east.
Kovy has rejected a deal from the Panthers however says Teemu H of Euroflyers.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Gagne on the Way out?
Hearing from many sources that Simon Gagne is being shopped. The Flyers are tight up against the cap after their Signings today, including O'Donnel Shelley and Coburn and the acquistion of Andrej Meszaros.
Gange has been playing for the orange and black all of his career and has 1 year left in his contract. The Quebec native is set to make 5.25M next season.
Gange has been playing for the orange and black all of his career and has 1 year left in his contract. The Quebec native is set to make 5.25M next season.
Purple Reign headed to SJ
Calder CUp winning Antero Niittymaki has signed a great 2 year 4M dollar contract. With small cap room the Sharks may be done in respect to goaltending. Thomas Griess may take over the starting job, however Nitty is a solid contender as well.
Thoughts are that the Sharks are heading towards a top Defenseman. Possible Volchenkov or Martin, even Hamhuis.
Thoughts are that the Sharks are heading towards a top Defenseman. Possible Volchenkov or Martin, even Hamhuis.
Ellis and Philly Close
Eklund reports the Flyers are close to signing with RFA goaltender Dan Ellis.
Habs are out of the bidding as they had just signed Alex Auld to a bakc-up deal.
Habs are out of the bidding as they had just signed Alex Auld to a bakc-up deal.
Ellis close, Michalek done, Gonchar done, Kovi Shopping
Bob Mckenzie reports that UFA Goaltender Dan Ellis is close to a deal with a team which is not Montreal. Flyers are rumored as interest.
Michalek signs with Pittsburgh is a done deal via Darren Dreger. Yotes tryed signing him earlier today, up to noon. 4M/year 5 years
Gonchar signs a 5.5M 3 year deal with the Sens. Volchnkov out, Gonchar in.
Martin St.Louis signs a 5 year deal with the Tampa Bay Lighning. should be there until he retires.
Kovalchuk is looking over offers. Kings are front runenrs, but not the only bidders.
Michalek signs with Pittsburgh is a done deal via Darren Dreger. Yotes tryed signing him earlier today, up to noon. 4M/year 5 years
Gonchar signs a 5.5M 3 year deal with the Sens. Volchnkov out, Gonchar in.
Martin St.Louis signs a 5 year deal with the Tampa Bay Lighning. should be there until he retires.
Kovalchuk is looking over offers. Kings are front runenrs, but not the only bidders.
Braydon Coburn re-signs
Bob Mckenzie broke new that Flyers RFA defenseman Braydon Coburn has re-signed. Coburn will be paid $6.4M over the course of the next 2 years.
Forget about not signing Cobi because of the Meszaros pickup, Flyers now have a Top 5 that cannot be match by any other team.
Forget about not signing Cobi because of the Meszaros pickup, Flyers now have a Top 5 that cannot be match by any other team.
Meszaros to Philly
TSN's Darren Dreger reports 10 minutes prior to Free Agency that the FLyers are close to a deal whre they would acquire Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman Andrei Meszaros.
Remember, the Flyers were interested in him last offseason. Carle and Meszaros played together for a short while in Tampa. TSN's Bob Mckenzie report it's Meszaros for a 2012 2nd rounder.
Meszaros is making $4M for the next 4 years. This deal could have taken Braydon Coburn out of Philly.
Deal has been confirmed by Tpanotch
Remember, the Flyers were interested in him last offseason. Carle and Meszaros played together for a short while in Tampa. TSN's Bob Mckenzie report it's Meszaros for a 2012 2nd rounder.
Meszaros is making $4M for the next 4 years. This deal could have taken Braydon Coburn out of Philly.
Deal has been confirmed by Tpanotch
Free Agency Runner
With an Hour left until NHL Free Agency Taking a Flyer will cover major signings and rumors from today. Will show all Flyers rumors and Signings.
11:00
Rumors:
Kings front runner for Kovi
Flyers interested in Cullen, Ellis
Canucks are front runners for Hamhuis
Devils may lose Martin in FA
Penguins will lose Gonchar and Hamhuis to FA
Coyotes trying hard to re-sign Zbynek Michalek
Wild also interested in MN native Cullen
Pens and Sens among teams interested in Frolov
Hawks are close to re-signing RFA Antti Niemi
Lightning interested in Nabokov
Capitals said to be interested in Volchenkov
Coyotes to lose March's leading scorer Lee Stempniak
Coyotes also to lose Matthew Lombarti to FA
Leafs interest in Colby Armstrong
Thrashers lead hunt for Maxim Afingenov
Wild intersted in Saku Koivu, to play with Brother Mikko
Flyers to lose Arron Asham and Lukas Krajicek to FA
Sabres interested in Kubina
Rangers interested in Marty Biron
Flyers interested in Hendrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman
Ducks in the Kariya biding, comeback?
11:50
Andrei Meszaros heads to Flyers for 2012 2nd rounder.
Ellis front runners are Philly, Atlanta and Montreal
TampaBay may be interested in Tim Thomas
12:00n
Rangers and Marty Biron agree on 2 year deal worth 900k/year
Michalek hitting the market, no deal with Yotes
Holmgren confirms Meszaros deal
12:15
Gonchar in Ottawa at 5.5M for 3 years
7:30
yeah i gave up on this hours ago.
11:00
Rumors:
Kings front runner for Kovi
Flyers interested in Cullen, Ellis
Canucks are front runners for Hamhuis
Devils may lose Martin in FA
Penguins will lose Gonchar and Hamhuis to FA
Coyotes trying hard to re-sign Zbynek Michalek
Wild also interested in MN native Cullen
Pens and Sens among teams interested in Frolov
Hawks are close to re-signing RFA Antti Niemi
Lightning interested in Nabokov
Capitals said to be interested in Volchenkov
Coyotes to lose March's leading scorer Lee Stempniak
Coyotes also to lose Matthew Lombarti to FA
Leafs interest in Colby Armstrong
Thrashers lead hunt for Maxim Afingenov
Wild intersted in Saku Koivu, to play with Brother Mikko
Flyers to lose Arron Asham and Lukas Krajicek to FA
Sabres interested in Kubina
Rangers interested in Marty Biron
Flyers interested in Hendrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman
Ducks in the Kariya biding, comeback?
11:50
Andrei Meszaros heads to Flyers for 2012 2nd rounder.
Ellis front runners are Philly, Atlanta and Montreal
TampaBay may be interested in Tim Thomas
12:00n
Rangers and Marty Biron agree on 2 year deal worth 900k/year
Michalek hitting the market, no deal with Yotes
Holmgren confirms Meszaros deal
12:15
Gonchar in Ottawa at 5.5M for 3 years
7:30
yeah i gave up on this hours ago.
Flyers in the Dan Ellis Bidding
Tim Panotchio of CSN reported today that the Flyers are interested and will haggle for now Habs goaltender Dan Ellis.
Ellis is looking for a $2M per year deal, which is way lower than Nabokov or Turco. This salary wouldn't force the Flyers to automatcially give hm the starting job either. Interestingly Ellis and Leighton both have the same agent, this could work to Homer's advantage greatly.
The Habs are in the bidding as well as the San Joes Sharks who are ready to part ways with Nabokov.
Ellis is looking for a $2M per year deal, which is way lower than Nabokov or Turco. This salary wouldn't force the Flyers to automatcially give hm the starting job either. Interestingly Ellis and Leighton both have the same agent, this could work to Homer's advantage greatly.
The Habs are in the bidding as well as the San Joes Sharks who are ready to part ways with Nabokov.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Cullen on Flyers Radar
Sam Carchidi proposes that Carolina Hurricane's free agent Center/Winger Matt Cullen is on the Flyers radar. Laviolette coached Cullen while in Carolina. Cullen made 2.9M in his final year of a 4 year contract last season but his price could go down as he is now 33.
In 81 games last season Cullen posted 16 goals and 48 points and was typically used as a 3rd line center. If signed he will move to wing for the Flyers possibly playing in Arron Asham's spot.
Michael Russo of the star Tribune brings up that the Minnesota Wild are also interested in Matt Cullen's services. It was rumored that the Wild were interested in Asham ealier this week as well.
In 81 games last season Cullen posted 16 goals and 48 points and was typically used as a 3rd line center. If signed he will move to wing for the Flyers possibly playing in Arron Asham's spot.
Michael Russo of the star Tribune brings up that the Minnesota Wild are also interested in Matt Cullen's services. It was rumored that the Wild were interested in Asham ealier this week as well.
Ponikarovsky out, Frolov in?
Eklund reports that the Pens have interest in the soon to be former LA Kings winger Alexander Frolov. This could be the replacement to Alexei Ponikarovsky who is set to be a UFA today.
The 30 year old Ponikarovsky made 2.5M last season, Frolov made 4M with only 2.9 against cap. Frolov is younger at 28 and has more goal scoring potential, looks to be the much need fill for the void Petr Sykora left.
The 30 year old Ponikarovsky made 2.5M last season, Frolov made 4M with only 2.9 against cap. Frolov is younger at 28 and has more goal scoring potential, looks to be the much need fill for the void Petr Sykora left.
Niemi and Hawks Close
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reports that a deal between the Hawks and their cup capturing goaltender is close. Antti Niemi is a set to be a RFA and made 0.8M this season, expect a big pay raise. The Versteeg trade freed up 3M cap space for the cap pressed BlackHawks.
Kris Versteeg back to Northeast Division
the Blackhawks continue to set their future away from the Stanley Cup by trading 30+ goal scorer Kris Versteeg and Bill Sweatt to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Hawks picked up Offenseman Viktor Stalberg who played 40 games and scored 9 goals and Chris DiDominico and Philippe Paradis whom have yet to play in the NHL.
Versteeg is set to make $3M for the next 2 seasons with the Leafs. This a great deak by the Leafs for as Pierre LeBrun says : Without giving up any short term assets the Leafs pick up the top six forward they were craving.
Versteeg is set to make $3M for the next 2 seasons with the Leafs. This a great deak by the Leafs for as Pierre LeBrun says : Without giving up any short term assets the Leafs pick up the top six forward they were craving.
Buffalos to hit the Market
A lot of the former Northeast Division champions are going to be on the move. Defensemen Hendrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman who both had over a 2,5M cap hit last season will likely suffer a pay cut.
While Raffi Torres who has been thrown around after a long stint with the Oilers. He made 2.2M last season, and will likely be signed for around that being the character player he is.
Goaltender Patrick Lalime will hit the tough goalie market where the 35 may have to take a two-way deal. He made 1M last season and may get around that once again.
While Raffi Torres who has been thrown around after a long stint with the Oilers. He made 2.2M last season, and will likely be signed for around that being the character player he is.
Goaltender Patrick Lalime will hit the tough goalie market where the 35 may have to take a two-way deal. He made 1M last season and may get around that once again.
Frolov to hit the Market
Helen Elliot of the LA Times reports that Alexander Frolov received no offer from the Kings organization. He is set to hit the free agent market tomorrow.
Frolov made $4M and was a cap hit of $2.9M last season. The 28 year old has spent all 7 of his pro years with LA. Has the potential to be a 30 goal scorer every year.
The Bruins, Sens and Habs are rumored to be interested. via HendricksHockey
Frolov made $4M and was a cap hit of $2.9M last season. The 28 year old has spent all 7 of his pro years with LA. Has the potential to be a 30 goal scorer every year.
The Bruins, Sens and Habs are rumored to be interested. via HendricksHockey
Top UFA Defensemen
Top Defenseman in the '10 Free Agent Market broken up by Tiers (Name, Former Team):
Tier I - Piece of a Top Pairing
1) Anton Volchenkov, OTT
2) Dan Hamhuis, NAS
3) Paul Martin, NJD
Tier II - Eat up Minutes with PP and PK Capabilities
4) Zbynek Michalek, PHX
5) Sergei Gonchar, PIT
6) Pavel Kubina, ATL
7) Willie Mitchell, VAN
Tier III - Piece of 2nd pairing
8) Andy Sutton, OTT
9) Joe Corvo, WSH
10) Derek Morris, PHX
11) Hendrik Tallinder, BUF
Tier IV - PK or PP Capabilities
12) Kurtis Foster, TBL
13) Kim Johnsson, CHI
14) Garnet Exelby, TOR
15) Lukas Krajicek, PHI
16) Marc-Andre Bergeron, MTL
Tier V - 3rd Pairing
17) Carol Colaiacovo, StL
18) Denis Grebeshkov, NAS
19) Randy Jones, LAK
20) Alex Picard, CAR
21) Andreas Lilja, DET
Tier I - Piece of a Top Pairing
1) Anton Volchenkov, OTT
2) Dan Hamhuis, NAS
3) Paul Martin, NJD
Tier II - Eat up Minutes with PP and PK Capabilities
4) Zbynek Michalek, PHX
5) Sergei Gonchar, PIT
6) Pavel Kubina, ATL
7) Willie Mitchell, VAN
Tier III - Piece of 2nd pairing
8) Andy Sutton, OTT
9) Joe Corvo, WSH
10) Derek Morris, PHX
11) Hendrik Tallinder, BUF
Tier IV - PK or PP Capabilities
12) Kurtis Foster, TBL
13) Kim Johnsson, CHI
14) Garnet Exelby, TOR
15) Lukas Krajicek, PHI
16) Marc-Andre Bergeron, MTL
Tier V - 3rd Pairing
17) Carol Colaiacovo, StL
18) Denis Grebeshkov, NAS
19) Randy Jones, LAK
20) Alex Picard, CAR
21) Andreas Lilja, DET
Hamhuis Sweepstakes
Dan Hamhuis has been part of 3 teams in June and linked to numberous others. Now as July 1st rears it head there are a school of teams after the 27 year old.
It was said that Hamhuis said he regretted not signing with the Flyers after being traded to the Pens.
However a constant rumor is that he wants to be a Canuck.
Pierre LeBrun bought up today that the LA Kings are in the thick as well.
As are the Pens, who have been enamored with Gonchar and have hardily talked to Hamhuis.
Jason Hendricks of HendricksHockey states that the Habs and Mild are interested in his presence as well.
All that is known is that Dan Hamhuis will want around $4 million and to be atleast a #3 defenseman on the team he signs.
It was said that Hamhuis said he regretted not signing with the Flyers after being traded to the Pens.
However a constant rumor is that he wants to be a Canuck.
Pierre LeBrun bought up today that the LA Kings are in the thick as well.
As are the Pens, who have been enamored with Gonchar and have hardily talked to Hamhuis.
Jason Hendricks of HendricksHockey states that the Habs and Mild are interested in his presence as well.
All that is known is that Dan Hamhuis will want around $4 million and to be atleast a #3 defenseman on the team he signs.
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