Nichols' Notes
/ Chris NicholsMaloney: "I have no hard feelings. He got himself what I think is a very good deal, and that’s good for him and his family."
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 3, 2025
Three days ago, Maloney OK moving on with younger players. But offer for Vrbata was good fit for team so turned his attention back.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 3, 2025
Maloney: "To Radim’s credit, he was really making every attempt to see if it could work."
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 3, 2025
But #Coyotes offer was a "significant reduction" to what Vrbata took from Canucks, Maloney said, although it was a long-term deal.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 3, 2025
Maloney had been in direct communication with Vrbata and he was listening to #Coyotes pitch. Maloney thought "good chance" he'd stay.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 3, 2025
Evans: Vrbata had a lot of success on the power play w/ #Coyotes. Hopefully he can bring some of that magic to Vancouver. #Canucks
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 3, 2025
Evans: Given the style of play Radim plays, it's a nice fit with the Sedins. #Canucks
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 3, 2025
Vrbata's agent, Rich Evans, on Team 1040: We understand he'll be given an opportunity to play with the twins. #Canucks
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 3, 2025
Boychuk has one-year, two-way deal, $600,000 on NHL level, $200,000 AHL and $275,000 guarantee.
— Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) July 3, 2025
Vrbata $4M salary and $1M bonus in each of his two seasons....limited NTC.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 3, 2025
Seems like a bridge for both Canucks and Vrbata. Pay more, but short term. Good add to Sedin line.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 3, 2025
2 yrs, $5 mil per for Vrbata to Canucks.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 3, 2025
Ryan Carter is still unsigned. His agent said tonight that Devils are "still in the mix", but nothing else to report there.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 3, 2025
Yes, it is Vancouver
— Rich Evans (@Hockeyagent) July 3, 2025
The #Flyers have agreed to terms with F Zack Stortini on a one-year, two-way contract. Read more: http://t.co/VzyCAHGgwY
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 3, 2025
#Coyotes UFA Radim Vrbata is headed to the Vancouver Canucks.
— Craig Morgan (@cmorganfoxaz) July 3, 2025
Radim Vrbata looking forward to joining a Canadian team. Details to follow
— Rich Evans (@Hockeyagent) July 3, 2025
Hearing Zach Boychuk has signed deal with Canes.
— Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) July 3, 2025
#tblightning has hired former GM Jay Feaster as it's executive director of community hockey development
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 2, 2025
#Canes re-sign Greg Nemisz. One-year, two-way.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
NEWS: #Canes agree to terms with center Jay McClement on a one-year contract. Details: http://t.co/Jt600maPxF pic.twitter.com/TyFhcGijpw
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) July 2, 2025
Fiddler re-signs with Dallas, two years, $2.5 M total; $1 M next season and $1.5 M in 2015-16
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 2, 2025
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Brendan Ranford to an entry-level contract.
— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) July 2, 2025
Tom Wilson's agent tells me Wilson rolled his ankle in a fall. Not season-threatening. Will know more in the next day or two. #CapitalsTalk
— Chuck Gormley (@ChuckGormleyCSN) July 2, 2025
I'm hearing Stars have agreed to two-year contract with Vernon Fiddler. We'll have details in a bit on the blog. http://t.co/cGWqL9BKwV
— Mike Heika (@MikeHeika) July 2, 2025
Flyers sign D-man Nick Schultz to one-year deal worth $1.25 M
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 2, 2025
#Flyers trade Tye McGinn to #SJSharks for third round pick in 2015.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Snow says #Isles see Grabovski as No. 2 center, same as Nielsen. Also feel Grabovski can play wing if needed.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 2, 2025
Kulemin gets $16.75 million over 4 years, Grabovski gets $20 million over 4 years from #Isles.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 2, 2025
#Isles have signed F Nikolai Kulemin and C Mikhail Grabovski to 4-year contracts.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 2, 2025
James Reimer among the first players to file for salary arbitration. Numbers do not need to be exchanged yet, but deadline is Saturday.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 2, 2025
The Bruins have signed goalie Jeremy Smith to a one-year, two-way contract.
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) July 2, 2025
Nill: We're going to add one more strong depth, character player. Then we're pretty well set. #Stars
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Jim Nill on 103.3 ESPN Dallas: The Gaglardi family has been very serious. That's why I came. They wanted to get this franchise going. #Stars
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Leipold: Goaltending "an ongoing concern"; they each have "unique issues." Each can be great. Hope they'll be healthy, successful. #mnwild
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Leipold: We're still knocking on some doors. #mnwild
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Craig Leipold on KFAN: Thomas Vanek wasn't only one who had high level of interest in playing for #mnwild. They want to be a part of it.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Poile- "Jokinen provides coaching staff w/ depth & options at forward & coach Laviolette believes he is a good fit for our style of play.”
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) July 2, 2025
#NHLJets sign Will O'Neill to a one-year deal.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
#Caps say Tom Wilson suffered an ankle injury during a fall in Ontario, the extent of which is unknown. He's in Toronto being evaluated.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) July 2, 2025
Wouldn't be surprised if Vrbata doesn't sign somewhere today. Nighttime already in the Czech Republic. Maybe tomorrow is the day.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) July 2, 2025
#NHLJets agree to terms with goalie @mhutch34 on two-year deal worth $1.15 million.
— Scott Brown (@BrownScottTN) July 2, 2025
Vrbata Derby: Five teams, including #Canucks, in race for UFA winger. #Bruins, #Devils, #Canadiens in mix.
— Ben Kuzma (@benkuzma) July 2, 2025
Dreger: Guessing high 3s, low 4s for Radim Vrbata on a contract.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Dreger: Hasn't heard any specifics for teams on Peter Mueller as part of the secondary free agent market.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Dreger: #Sens, #Sabres are on the trail for centremen.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Dreger on Team 1040: #Leafs are "heavily in the mix" for David Legwand.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
John Scott signs with the San Jose Sharks, presumably to punch the other 17 skaters in the face if they blow another 3-0 lead.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 2, 2025
The #SJSharks have agreed to a one-year contract with John Scott (700k)
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzCSN) July 2, 2025
Christian Ehrhoff: “A puck possession game is huge. I am a player that likes to move the puck and get the puck to the forwards, quick."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 2, 2025
Christian Ehrhoff (@TheRealHoff10): “I had a few other offers, but when Pittsburgh came up, it was really my preference."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 2, 2025
Olli Jokinen's agent Ian Pulver said his client really enjoyed Winnipeg, playing for Paul Maurice and was open to remaining with #NHLJets
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebeSunSports) July 2, 2025
LeBrun: Source says there were talks between #Habs, #Avs on Josh Gorges. #Avs passed because they had zeroed in on Brad Stuart by then.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
LeBrun: Word is four or five teams are in the mix for Steve Ott. #mnwild may have some level of interest, but may not have the cap room.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
While Sabres haven't closed door on Steve Ott, it's obvious with signings he might best fit elsewhere. Same with RW hopefuls.
— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) July 2, 2025
Havlat said Sharks told him at the end of the season that he would be either traded or bought out.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 2, 2025
#NHL signing. Olli Jokinen 1 year deal. 2.5m. # Preds
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 2, 2025
Gionta: This was my childhood team growing up, and it's a dream to play for them and put on the jersey. Can't wait until September. #Sabres
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 2, 2025
News Release: #Sens sign Carter Camper, Cole Schneider, Michael Sdao and Chris Wideman: http://t.co/cn14WNqXnC
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) July 2, 2025
Jason Spezza will wear No. 90 for the Stars. Ales Hemsky will wear 83.
— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) July 2, 2025
Mikhail Grabovski expecting to sign later today with US-based team, despite interest from a few in Canada. - source
— Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) July 2, 2025
#Canucks sign centres Dustin Jeffrey and Cal O’Reilly & defenceman Bobby Sanguinetti. READ: http://t.co/DsE5PcKjm0 pic.twitter.com/AAVUf4pB0G
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) July 2, 2025
One of the best value players left on the board is Peter Mueller. His agent won't divulge list of team, but I believe #Flyers are in the mix
— Frank Seravalli (@DNFlyers) July 2, 2025
I'm hearing Stars are talking to Vernon Fiddler again.
— Mike Heika (@MikeHeika) July 2, 2025
The #Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Kyle Cumiskey on a one-year deal. http://t.co/JCmQaZho19
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 2, 2025
At 1 point, it's believed Downie had almost ZERO hearing in one ear and limited in the other. Didn't complain. Said he needed to play better
— Frank Seravalli (@DNFlyers) July 2, 2025
Steve Downie agrees to terms on one-year, $1M deal with PIT. #TSN
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 2, 2025
"St. Louis had a little bit more for me than Colorado as a hockey player." -Paul Stastny #stlblues #ksdk
— Frank Cusumano (@Frank_Cusumano) July 2, 2025
#FlaPanthers sign Sam Brittain to his entry level deal. Also, a one-year, two-way contract for Blake Parlett.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Flyers re-signed Akeson to a one-year, two-way deal.
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) July 2, 2025
Spezza: "I want to see the rink full. I want to have people buzzing about hockey. By no means am I trying to hide." #Stars #Sens The Ticket
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Pang: "The question Brad Treliving had as the day began was 'Do I want a a Jonas Hiller', which he told me, or 'Do I want a Thomas Greiss.'"
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Pang: #Canucks management phoned Eddie Lack before signing Ryan Miller. That's the way to run a business. That speaks volumes.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Radim Vrbata's camp is still mulling a decision/gathering info on the UFA wing's future. Hope to make a decision today; not set on it.
— Craig Morgan (@cmorganfoxaz) July 2, 2025
Armstrong: I don't expect to be active in the free agent market moving forward. I think we've done our work. This is our team. #stlblues
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Doug Armstrong on 101 ESPN: Ken's going to need a lot of erasers this summer as he pencils in his lineups. #stlblues
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
Claude Loiselle on Sportsnet 590 this morning: "Cody, at this point, is not going anywhere. James Reimer, same thing." #Leafs #TMLTalk
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 2, 2025
New York Rangers agree to terms with free agent forward Chris Bourque, club announces.
— Hockey Central (@SNHockeyCentral) July 2, 2025
#mnwild has signed Joel Rechlicz (@TheRecker19) to 1-year, 2-way contract: http://t.co/LNZOJYO5bV
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) July 2, 2025
"We are aware of reports surrounding Claude Giroux. Until we have more information, we will withhold making any further comment." -Hextall
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 2, 2025
#Sabres' statement on Rick Jeanneret: http://t.co/hdH9Q1RazY
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 2, 2025
I don't know if I've ever heard a signing UFA talk on day he signed about where team ranked in goals against (and he's a goal scorer).
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 2, 2025
Impressed with Cammalleri on media conference call yesterday. Maybe he just took best deal offered, but he was very informed on Devils.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 2, 2025
Sportbox.ru reports #STLBlues newcomer Jori Lehtera owes #Sibir about $1,2 mln for preterm contract termination (buyout by player)
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 2, 2025
Petri Kontiola officially leaves #Traktor for #NHL not mentioning team, says it's his final chance to win the Stanley Cup
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 2, 2025
#KHL announces Spartak won't play next season due to financial problems, so that's minus 3 teams including #GagarinCup finalist Lev
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 2, 2025