Nichols' Notes
/ Chris NicholsSpoke briefly with Mike Green's agent after given the vote of confidence. "He's excited about the additions b/c it makes the team better."
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 2, 2025
#TBLightning Yzerman said Ryan Callahan was very helpful in his research of #Rangers Stralman and Boyle, "a wealth of information"
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 2, 2025
#TBLightning Yzerman said Nabokov has played really well the past couple years, can be relied upon to spell Bishop, mentor young prospects
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 2, 2025
Hear the Penguins did speak with Brodeur's camp but couldn't make the money work. Signed Greiss instead.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
Hexy: "Nothing imminent. As far as I'm concerned, Vinny could be in a Flyers uniform in Sept."
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) July 1, 2025
Hexy says NO RFA offer sheets - "not high on my priority list."
— Tim Panaccio (@tpanotchCSN) July 1, 2025
Hextall said the Flyers have one player in mind that they're waiting for to see if they can get him "in the right range."
— Frank Seravalli (@DNFlyers) July 1, 2025
Cody Franson was TOR player going to MTL for Gorges. Would have think he's still in play with TOR acquisition of Polak and Robidas.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
#RedWings have re-signed D Kyle Quincey for two years at $4.25M average. This after rejections from Niskanen, Boyle, Robidas,
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) July 1, 2025
Poile said the #preds inquired about Kesler... but Nashville was on his no-trade list...
— JoshuaCooper (@JoshuaCooper) July 1, 2025
Tim Murray on Sabres' bandwagon: "I don’t want to sound cocky - get on a little earlier than you might have thought because this is serious"
— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) July 1, 2025
Text from Vrbata says a deal unlikely to happen today for him. He's going to bed.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 1, 2025
According to sources, #Isles were more than competitive with offers to targeted FAs: Offered 3 years to Dan Boyle, 4 years to Jarome Iginla.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
NEWS: #NHLDucks sign goaltender Jason LaBarbera to a one-year contract. INFO: http://t.co/uzuWugzLmB pic.twitter.com/hqWLar0C5H
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 1, 2025
Peter Mueller still on market. He's healthy and ready to return to NHL...
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
#mnwild signs D Guillaume Gelinas to entry-level contract. Voted best D-man in QMJHL last season. Led league blueliners in scoring
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) July 1, 2025
Czech #Lev announces it will miss next #KHL season due to financial problems. Re: Russian investor doesn't want to spend without any return
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 1, 2025
One-year, $600K deal for Conacher, who was not given QO by Sabres. 4th team in 3 seasons for Conacher, who was traded by TBL for Ben Bishop.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
Todd Reirden on Orpik and Niskanen: "These players were targeted long before I came on staff." Said he wasn't involved at all today.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 1, 2025
#isles sign G David Leggio to 2-way deal. G depth.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
Harry Zolnierczyk signs with Isles. 2 way deal. 600/300
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2025
The Penguins are bringing back Marcel Goc for $1.2 million next season.
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_Trib) July 1, 2025
Ehrhoff obviously wanted to play in Pittsburgh because Wings never given opportunity to top that offer, which they would have.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 1, 2025
Evgeny Nabokov signs a one-year deal with TB.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Brad Richards talked with Bowman and Quenneville last night: "It made me feel even more excited about trying to figure this out."
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 1, 2025
Brian Boyle to TB. Three years, $2.3M AAV.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Brooks Orpik said his other offer was from a Western Conference team. Wouldn't go further. "It was a really hard decision for my wife and I"
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 1, 2025
Nonis on Robidas: "Everyone speaks highly of him. He leads by example and was a guy we targeted." #TMLtalk
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 1, 2025
Oh how I've missed your LONG stick bud! Great to be your teammate again @Willie_Mitch33 #Panthers
— Strombone (@strombone1) July 1, 2025
Iginla "I plan on working as hard as ever this summer...not to be arrogant, but I think I can still be very good."
— Adrian Dater (@adater) July 1, 2025
Iginla: "I'm excited to come back West ... as far as being able to fit in and play, I believe I can."
— Kristen Odland (@KristenOdlandCH) July 1, 2025
Brad Richards takes a 1 year term. Dany Heatley is also willing to go short-term.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
Jim Nill says he felt #Stars already stacked up well against top teams in West. Getting Spezza, Hemsky helps.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) July 1, 2025
Canadiens agree to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with free agent goaltender Joey MacDonald. SEE-> http://t.co/zWCsQ1XDcn
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 1, 2025
Just talked with #Canucks back-up goalie Eddie Lack. What a class act, can't tell he was pushed to the side today.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Brooks Orpik says never saw himself leaving Pittsburgh until all the changes were made there. Came to DC Sunday. #CapitalsTalk
— Chuck Gormley (@ChuckGormleyCSN) July 1, 2025
Congrats to #NSM fan fav #Hobey @Andy_Miele who signs as a UFA with his hometown @_Red_Wings ! #NSMFamily @MiamiHockeyBlog
— Scott Norton (@NortonSports) July 1, 2025
#RedWings offered D Matt Niskanen 7 years, $38.5 M but were told before free agency began Detroit not a destination for him.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) July 1, 2025
Willie Mitchell and Florida Panthers agree to terms #TSN
— Aaron Ward (@aaronward_nhl) July 1, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: #Caps Sign Matt Niskanen - http://t.co/gMy752NTbi pic.twitter.com/3gRZGOWheY
— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) July 1, 2025
Deal coming shortly on Matt Niskanen.
— NEIL SHEEHY (@ICEHockeyAgent) July 1, 2025
Niskanen closing in on a deal with the Capitals.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) July 1, 2025
Told Niskanen has already turned down 7 yrs in ballpark of 35m by one #NHL club. Safe to say he'll eventually sign the richest deal this yr
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 1, 2025
Treliving: I've been actively involved in talking in the trade market in past few days. You don't stop building your team on July 2. #Flames
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
"Players know they come here and they are treated well," says Murray. Michalek had a five year offer from another team. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2025
Orpik gets a limited NTC from WASH...his signing bonus totals $5 over the life of the deal.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
I expect the Oilers will sit tight on a C for now, let things settle and see what’s left. Prices getting pretty hefty, they’ve spent a lot.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2025
1 year, $2 mil for Brad Richards to Chicago.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
Murray: Meszaros signed a one-year deal. I told him to come here, be the player he once was, is capable of. #Sabres
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 1, 2025
Brad Richards confirmed to Chicago. #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
Stralman's agent, Marc Levine, says defenseman liked direction of #TBLightning org, excited to establish residence for family (4 kids)
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 1, 2025
Brad Richards going to Chicago as per source.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
“It’s an opportunity to win. To say it’s a great hockey market is a gross understatement.”-Manny Malhotra
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 1, 2025
Regin: "I knew if I got an opportunity to go back to Chicago I would take it. I’m really happy it all worked out, & they found room for me."
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 1, 2025
Adam Cracknell 1yr, $600,000 with LA. He fits what they do
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
As per Oilers Twitter, Gazdic (RFA) signs 2 year deal
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2025
Treliving making it very clear it's a three-year plan to get Flames org back on its feet.
— Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) July 1, 2025
Treliving "I can assure our fans that effort was made to bring Mike (Cammalleri) back" He had a feeling it wasn't going to happen #Flames
— Jermain Franklin (@TSNJFranklin) July 1, 2025
Brodeur's people are still having conversations with teams and see about the right fit. #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
Mezaros, confirmed for 1 year in Buffalo....Ray Emery 1 year for 1 million in Philly. #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
Devin Dubnyk signs in Arizona #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
1 year $ 1 mil for Emery in Philly
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
FWIW, I think Hiller's words come across much harsher than the real tone of his take in the interview. #NHLDucks #Flames
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Hiller: "I'm really excited to be part of a team where the city really cares and people are into it and people really know about hockey."
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Hiller: Tougher when you're not playing. Motivated by helping team win as many games as possible, prove #NHLDucks made wrong decision.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Hiller: Tougher when you're not playing. Motivated by helping team win as many games as possible, prove #NHLDucks made wrong decision.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Hiller: Looking back, I'm trying to see the positives. Also excited to try something new, focus on hockey again. #NHLDucks #Flames
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Hiller: I deserved to play in playoffs, but coach's decision. If you're the guy, it's fun. If you're not, it's a little tougher. #NHLDucks
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Jonas Hiller on SN 960: I don't think anyone was as interested as the #Flames.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Benning: If Ryan is going to play the majority of the games, I think Eddie can look to him as a mentor. Notes succession plan. #Canucks
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Benning says he's still looking to add scoring to the Canucks' lineup. Not done yet.
— Hockey Central (@SNHockeyCentral) July 1, 2025
Scott Clemmensen back in Devils organizationj on a one-year, two-way contract.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 1, 2025
Jim Benning confirms #Canucks were in on Jarome Iginla, who signed w/ #Avs.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
#tblightning announced signing of RW Mike Blunden to a one-year, two way contract, was with Montreal
— Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) July 1, 2025
Regular PP minutes for Pouliot last season, but next to no PK, same for Purcell.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2025
"We have Cap space and we're open to listen to everything."-Bergevin
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 1, 2025
Doug Armstrong on adding C's Paul Stastny & Jori Lehtera: "We're more difficult to defend today than we were two days ago." #stlblues
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) July 1, 2025
"The fact the information got out was disappointing for us and for him...it did not come out from the Canadiens" - Bergevin on Gorges
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 1, 2025
DET signs Kevin Porter to a two-way deal. Split last season between BUF (NHL) and Rochester (AHL).
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Source says that at this stage, the #NHLJets have not expressed interest in free-agent D Michael Del Zotto
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebeSunSports) July 1, 2025
NYR sign defenceman Steve Kampfer to a two-way deal. Played in Iowa of AHL this past season.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
The #Blackhawks have signed three AHLers - forwards Cody Bass and Pierre-Cedric Labrie, and netminder Scott Darling. http://t.co/CoZlyo3Nki
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 1, 2025
"You have to make tough decisions, that's...my job. Sometimes those decisions won't be popular, but I'm not here to be popular" - Bergevin
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 1, 2025
Zeppis at $600,000 if he stays in NHL
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025