The NHL Entry Draft is over, but July 1st is nearing us!
Ryan Smyth- A deal was believed to be in place that had Smyth traded to Edmonton for Gilbert Brule. But as reported by TSN's Bob Mckenzie, the deal was not official and there appears to be backlog in the trade. Calgary is very interested in Smyth and will continue to pursue him, but after signing Alex Taungay to a 5 year deal, it's unlikely he becomes a Flame.
Js Giguere- Jiggy recently moved from his Toronto home, meaning some to speculate he won't be returning to Toronto next season. With James Reimer locked up, it's unlikely The Leafs will re-sign him. Washington seems interested in him, along with the Coyotes.
Scott Gomez- Easily one of the most underachieving players in the NHL, the Canadiens are trying to either buy him out or trade him. The Coyotes have a lot of cap space and is looking for a center man. Colorado may be a sleeper.
Evgeni Malkin- Toronto was taking a run at getting him. Seriously.
Tomas Kaberle- Kaberle seemed to have wanted to stay in Boston, considering they did win the Stanley Cup, but recent reports have led many to believe he may be headed back.... To Toronto.
Jamoir Jagr- Jagr met with Penguins GM Ray Shero before the draft. But as it stands, Montreal and Detroit are the only ones with serious offers.
Vesa Toskala- I was told by multiple sources that Toskala wants to return to the NHL. He is still a good quality goaltender, despite what his Toronto stats show.
Toronto- The Leafs may have missed out on acquiring a number 1 center at the draft, but don't count them out. They seem to be dark horses to land Brad Richards. Toronto is rumored to offer Steven Stamkos around $9M, but The Lighting don't want to let him go.
Florida- The Panthers are shopping Stephen Weiss and David Booth. Toronto seems to be interested in both, and can dump some salary on the Panthers.
Flyers- With locking up Ilya Bryzgalov to a 9 year deal, the Flyers are shopping Sergei Bobrovsky. There is lots of interest in the Russian Goaltender. I'm surprised the Flyers didn't trade either Bobrovsky or Brian Boucher to Phoenix for Bryzgalov.
Tampa Bay- Tampa's top priority is to sing Stamkos. Brad Richards has some interest in returning to the team he captured a cup with, which would mean Stamkos would be done with the Lightning. GM Steve Yzerman is still trying to sign Sean Berginheim, and Goalies Mike Smith and Dwayne Rolson. They just signed Eric Brewer on Friday.
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