Nichols' Notes
/ Chris NicholsIn fairness to Calgary, you can never have too many guys around who can keep John Tortorella from getting into your dressing room
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) July 1, 2025
ICE Hockey Agency client Rob Zepp, 5-time DEL champion goalie for Eisbaeren Berlin signed with Philadelphia Flyers.
— NEIL SHEEHY (@ICEHockeyAgent) July 1, 2025
PIT gives Ehrhoff NMC in exchange for the one-year deal.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Devils are done for the day, but GM Lou Lamoriello said he will sign a veteran goaltender.
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) July 1, 2025
To be clear, Engelland's AAV is $2.9M. That's per year.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Deryk Engelland to CGY. 3 year deal worth $2.9M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
You guys all know what was the tiebreaking factor in my new goalie partner signing right? #flow #twins pic.twitter.com/kwy0z1O1Bn
— Strombone (@strombone1) July 1, 2025
Stastny: "I look at St. Louis and their window to win a Cup is now and for the next seven or eight years. I'm excited." #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 1, 2025
Vanek: "I was hoping the #Isles would get back in and they did... If it didn't work w/ Minny, I would have been happy going back to LI."
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
Thomas Vanek tells me #Isles offer was "a little stronger" than Wild's, but he ultimately went with his top choice. "It was back and forth."
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
Hearing CAL closing in on Deryk Engelland
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Grabbo looking for 5x 5M I am hearing
— Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) July 1, 2025
Rutherford on Kulemin: "I guess there's always a chance, but it would take someone getting very, very creative" ...
— Dave Molinari (@MolinariPG) July 1, 2025
Getting the sense Grabovski not a likely possibility for Oilers at this point.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2025
Mike Ribeiro still wants to play. He hopes he'll get a chance to prove that he still can help a team. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2025
Bad earlier info from me: Thomas Vanek chose Wild over #Isles, who came in with late offer. Those were his two finalists.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 1, 2025
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— Strombone (@strombone1) July 1, 2025
Wallin says he will talk to Markstrom and see what he says but not great news for them today.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Sweden based Peter Wallin says the Canucks told him at the draft in Philly they were getting a veteran goalie.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Just talked with #Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom's agent - broke the news to him that Ryan Miller signed in VAN.
— News1130 Sports (@News1130Sports) July 1, 2025
Rangers announce they have agreed to terms with C Chris Mueller, 28, who split last season between Stars and AHL Texas Stars.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) July 1, 2025
I see this as Avs lineup: Landeskog-MacKinnon-Iginla O'Reilly-Duchene-Tanguay McGinn-Mitchell-Briere Talbot-Winchester-Bordeleau
— Adrian Dater (@adater) July 1, 2025
I talked to Iginla about pulling a Ray Bourque by coming to Boston this season. He apparently wanted the full Bourque.
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) July 1, 2025
#TBLightning have re-signed Mike Angelids to a one-year two way contract
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) July 1, 2025
Correction on Stralman contract with Lightning: It's $22.5 M over 5 years
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
Zach Redmond to COL 2yrs, 1.5 total
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Steve Bernier re-signs with NJD, one year, $600K.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
That is confirmed RT @erlendssonTBO Swedish outlet reporting #tblightning have signed Anton Stralman, 5 years at $4 million per
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Anton Stralman lands with #TBLightning on five-year deal.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2025
Niskanen's agent @ICEHockeyAgent says they're getting closer on a deal but still not done; still work to be done
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
One year at $650K for Regin in CHI.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
@eddielack @RyanMiller3039 don't fall for it..... ITS A TRAP!!!!
— Strombone (@strombone1) July 1, 2025
Tlusty signs in CAR. One year deal $2.95M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Iginla gets $5.5M, $5.5M and $5M in each of three years with COL.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
VAN signs D Bobby Sanguinetti $600,000 if in NHL
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Leo Komarov is on his way back to the #Leafs on a four-year deal.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2025
As per @TSNBobMcKenzie, Jarome Iginla signs with Colorado
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2025
When Jarome Iginla signs, I expect it will be a three-year deal. TB, COL and VAN are the finalists.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
PIT signs FA G Rob Zepp from Germany. $600,000 if in NHL.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
The Sabres re-sign RFA Marcus Foligno for two years and $3.75 million says @FriedgeHNIC. Tim Murray doesn't mess around, eh?
— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) July 1, 2025
Nick Drazenovic resigns with Pitt 550/250 300.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
Wings have been told Niskanen going elsewhere.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) July 1, 2025
Checked with UFA D Anton Stralman's agent, Marc Levine, if interested in #RedWings? One-word answer: "No." #tothepoint
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) July 1, 2025
Cody McCormack... back to Buffalo...3 Years... 1.5 Mil per. #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
Told Oilers are not in the mix on Stralman.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2025
Havlat to NJ....1 Year.... 1.5 Mil. #SNSigningSeason
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2025
Moulson back to Buffalo for five years at $5M per. Havlat to Devils for one year.
— Hockey Central (@SNHockeyCentral) July 1, 2025
Moulson to BUF 5x5
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
#CBJ Derek MacKenzie to Florida
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) July 1, 2025
COL signs Bruno Gervais to a one year deal.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Nick Holden extension in COL 3 yrs, 1.5/1.65/1.8
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Brett Sutter signs 2 way deal with Minnesota Wild #TSN
— Aaron Ward (@aaronward_nhl) July 1, 2025
Two year deal for Masterton winner
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) July 1, 2025
Dominic Moore re-enlists with Rangers, Post has learned
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) July 1, 2025
Tanner Glass gets 1.45 per from NYR for that 3 year deal.
— Dan Murphy (@sportsnetmurph) July 1, 2025
Les #MapleLeafs accordent un contrat de 3 ans et 9 M$ au défenseur Stéphane Robidas.
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) July 1, 2025
As per @GMillerTSN, Thomas Vanek's three-year deal with MIN has an AAV of $6.5M. #TSN
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Robidas to Leafs. Working on details.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2025
RELEASE: #Caps re-sign Michael Latta http://t.co/YSldagecpC
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) July 1, 2025
Vanek 3 ans avec le Wild. C'est fait
— Luc Gelinas (@LucGelinasRDS) July 1, 2025
Per @BBarts, the Thomas Vanek Sweepstakes are down to two teams. The original suitor, the Wild, still very much in play.
— Kevin Oklobzija (@kevinoDandC) July 1, 2025
CGY signs Jonas Hiller to two-year deal with AAV of $4.5M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
COL, MIN, TB, VAN still in on Jarome Iginla.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2025
Tyler Fedun to SJ
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2025
Matt Niskanen negotiation is hectic and a decision will be forthcoming later today after full consideration of offers.
— NEIL SHEEHY (@ICEHockeyAgent) July 1, 2025
Vanek down to 2 teams.
— Brian Bartlett (@BBarts) July 1, 2025
#TMLtalk news: The #Leafs have acquired @Matt_Frattin from Columbus for Jerry D'Amigo. #NHL pic.twitter.com/SFpiXjImTy
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 1, 2025
#NHLJets have agreed to terms with forward Mathieu Perreault on a 3-year contract with an AAV of $ 3 million.
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 1, 2025