Nichols' Notes
/ Chris NicholsAgent Don Meehan just confirmed to me the #Canucks interest in Jarome Iginla. 1 of many teams.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Hearing WASH to make a hard run at Brooks Orpik...CAL, COL, FLA also there
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Two names to watch for the Stars in free agency are Anders Lindback and Ales Hemsky.
— Mike Heika (@MikeHeika) July 1, 2025
D.Boyle expects 4 offers. Washington is believed to have joined a group of teams that also includes Tor, Mtl, Det, NYR and Tampa Bay. #FAF
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
Liut tells me what happened with Schneider in VAN has no bearing on Miller talks. Liut doesn't blame VAN media for Schneider-Loungo fiasco.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Dave Bolland's agent, Anton Thun, says a number of teams in the running. #Leafs are still a possibility.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) July 1, 2025
Stralman agent Marc Levine: ``Anton will head to FA market if we do not hear from Rangers within next 10 minutes.''
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
While #TBLightning is in market for another forward, and has shown interest in Jarome Iginla, has not reached out to Gionta/Vanek
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 1, 2025
2 teams in the running for Dave Bolland are the Panthers ans the Blues. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2025
Heard Caps made calls to Anton Stralman but haven't offered, per league source. Expected to test market. Gotten 6-10 "significant offers."
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 1, 2025
The Canadiens tried to sign Brian Gionta this morning but without any success. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2025
Jarome Iginla hitting market. Colorado, Minnesota, Tampa and Detroit among teams interested... could be more.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
No conversations between the #Caps and UFA defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, bought out recently by the Sabres, per his agent.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 1, 2025
There had been talk between Dallas and San Jose re: Joe Thornton but Jumbo doesn't want to waive at this point so Stars acted on Spezza
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
Brian Gionta will be hitting the open market at noon.
— Brian Bartlett (@BBarts) July 1, 2025
PC thinking Iggy will test market, wants a little more term."normally I don't comment on negotiations, but Jarome's been really good for us"
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 1, 2025
Agent J.P Barry says Mike Santorelli will hit the market this morning. Barry tried his best to re-sign the local kid in Vancouver.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Agent Mike Liut tells me that UFA goalie Ryan Miller's time with the Canucks yesterday went "very well".
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Leo Komarov will test free agency despite yesterday's meeting with #leafs GM Dave Nonis in Finland. Interest in him said to be "tremendous."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2025
Hawks and Pat Brisson still negotiating on Toews/Kane extensions...
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
Expecting backup G for Islanders soon. Greiss, Peters, Montoya. NYR will add a D. NJD will talk to Moulson, Cammalleri, other scorers.
— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) July 1, 2025
Rangers UFAs all headed to market: Stralman, Pouliot, Moore and Boyle
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
Hearing TOR GM Dave Nonis went overseas in the last two days for a face-to-face meeting with Leo Komarov
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
3 teams contacted Mathieu Perreault since the Ducks let him go yesterday. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2025
UPDATE: The #RedWings have signed Riley Sheahan to new two-year contract. #ATTExtCov pic.twitter.com/wNikBvwWvE
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 1, 2025
If the #Oilers do land Mark Fayne who is a right shot could set off a domino effect with another Oilers D being in play...
— Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) July 1, 2025
Asked Grabovski's agent, Gary Greenstin, if WSH is still in play: "Everything is possible." But doesn't sound like Caps made him a priority.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 1, 2025
Grabovski's agent confirms the center will test the free agent market. Estimated "around a dozen teams" have expressed interest.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) July 1, 2025
#Blackhawks have had "continued dialogue" w/ Peter Regin's camp. His agent has spoken with other teams, but his preference remains Chicago.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 1, 2025
Leafs brass meeting internally...designing at least 1 more pitch for Dave Bolland. #FAF
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
Mike Cammalleri will not be signed by the Flames before noon. #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
#TBLightning has had some brief conversations with Dominic Moore's camp, though uncertain of team's level of interest heading into noon
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 1, 2025
Canucks signed Mike Zalewski. 2 years / $925 000.00 AAV (2 way) #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2025
McKenzie: #Leafs will go back to Bolland this morning w/ five years, $5 million per. "Wouldn't surprise me" if he ended up w/ #FlaPanthers.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
McKenzie: #stlblues are in very hard on Paul Stastny. He loves #Avs, wants to stay. Will still come back to #Avs, look at their last offer.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
McKenzie: #mnwild will come hard at Iginla. #TBLightning has cap space, could be winger with Stamkos.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Stephen Gionta's agent, Steve Bartlett, said he had "good discussions" with Lamoriello last night, "Cautiously optimistic" deal done soon.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 1, 2025
#CBJ sign Frederic St-Denis to a one-year, two-way contract.
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
McKenzie on Team 1040: Ryan Miller will be a member of the #Canucks today. "There's no doubt in my mind. It's a perfect fit for him."
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) July 1, 2025
Sabres still in mix for Brian Gionta, but they are not alone. Thomas Vanek has about 5 teams on his list, waiting to evaluate offers at noon
— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) July 1, 2025
Both the #Blackhawks and Sheldon Brookbank's camp are hoping to keep him in Chicago, but the numbers are making it tough. No solution yet.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 1, 2025
Five teams on Thomas Vanek's short list right now, but others could enter the fray after noon.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) July 1, 2025
#KHL's #Lev traded Justin Azevedo and rights for Jiri Sekac to #AkBars which has just terminated contract with Tomas Vincour #SekacWatch
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 1, 2025
Toronto still waiting and hopeful Josh Gorges will have a change of heart. Otherwise, interest shifts to D.Boyle or Stephane Robidas. #FAF
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
As for forwards, my feeling is #Isles will be patient and see who's left after the frenzy begins.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
#Isles are not on Matt Niskanen's short list. Not a great start to the day, but G. Snow will be pushing for a D-man and G today.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
#TBLightning pending RFA D Dmitri Korobov signed 1-year deal with #Atlant of #KHL
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 1, 2025
I'm told the #canucks will be making a big push for Iginla tomorrow. Has good relationships with Linden & Benning.
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) July 1, 2025