"I understand Lucic signed with (the) Oilers. He's another piece the Oilers need," Stock tweeted Tuesday, before adding, "Got it from a good source. Announcement on July 1."
"The Blackhawks did everything they could to sign (him)," Shaw's agent told The Athletic's Scott Powers on Tuesday. "They just don't have the cap space. Contrary to reports, we didn't ask for $4.5 million."
A source told Powers that Shaw was looking for seven or eight years on a new deal at a cap hit of $3.2 million, but Chicago couldn't go higher than $3 million because of the team's proximity to the cap ceiling.
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that Shaw was seeking at least $4.5 million per season on his next deal with the Blackhawks.
The 24-year-old finished a two-year deal this season that carried a cap hit of $2 million.
"The Blackhawks did everything they could to sign (him)," Shaw's agent told The Athletic's Scott Powers on Tuesday. "They just don't have the cap space. Contrary to reports, we didn't ask for $4.5 million."
A source told Powers that Shaw was looking for seven or eight years on a new deal at a cap hit of $3.2 million, but Chicago couldn't go higher than $3 million because of the team's proximity to the cap ceiling.
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that Shaw was seeking at least $4.5 million per season on his next deal with the Blackhawks.
The 24-year-old finished a two-year deal this season that carried a cap hit of $2 million.
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Dmitry Kulikov was initially excited upon learning the Florida Panthers had acquired and then signed free-agent defenceman Keith Yandle to a long-term contract last week.
Little did Kulikov realize that Yandle's addition would...
Patrik Laine's first taste of NHL competition will have to wait.
The second overall pick in Friday's draft won't take part in on-ice activities at the Winnipeg Jets' development camp, the club announced Tuesday.
Laine hasn't been given clearance to play after having surgery on his knee following an injury at the NHL Combine in early June. The minor procedure was performed after the event concluded, according to the club.
The 18-year-old was named best forward and the media's MVP at the World Championship last month after helping Finland claim the silver medal, and he led Finland to the gold medal at the World Junior Championship in January.
The Jets' development camp runs July 3-7 in Winnipeg.
Patrik Laine's first taste of NHL competition will have to wait.
The second overall pick in Friday's draft won't take part in on-ice activities at the Winnipeg Jets' development camp, the club announced Tuesday.
Laine hasn't been given clearance to play after having surgery on his knee following an injury at the NHL Combine in early June. The minor procedure was performed after the event concluded, according to the club.
The 18-year-old was named best forward and the media's MVP at the World Championship last month after helping Finland claim the silver medal, and he led Finland to the gold medal at the World Junior Championship in January.
The Jets' development camp runs July 3-7 in Winnipeg.
A person with direct knowledge of the decision has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Colorado Avalanche have placed veteran defenceman Brad Stuart on waivers with the intention of buying out the final year of his contract.
The person...
One thing is for certain: On July 1, there will be no frenzy with respect to free-agent goalies. The crop is thin - and that's putting it lightly.
Here are the top five goaltenders free to sign with any team Friday:
James Reimer
James Reimer is the only true No. 1 option on the market, but even he comes with question marks. The 28-year-old, a veteran of six seasons in the NHL, has actually never started more than 35 games in a season - and that was in his rookie year.
After subpar play in 2013-14 and 2014-15, Reimer put together some of his best work last season. He had a .918 save percentage in 29 starts with the last-place Toronto Maple Leafs before being traded to the San Jose Sharks. He finished at .922, the second-highest mark of his career.
A Maple Leafs draft pick in 2006, Reimer looked great behind a prolific Sharks team. He went 6-2 in the Bay Area, with a sparkling .938 save percentage and three shutouts.
Reimer's earned a long-term deal and a shot at full-time work, but his timing isn't great - there simply aren't any teams out there looking for a starter. Calgary was the most obvious destination until a few days ago, when the Flames acquired Brian Elliott from the St. Louis Blues at the draft.
Reimer made $2 million in salary last season with a $2.3-million cap hit. He's probably looking for something in the $4-million range.
Chad Johnson
We're into the backups already, and Chad Johnson is one who shouldn't have much trouble finding a job this summer.
Johnson, who turned 30 on June 10, is coming off the busiest - and arguably best - season of his career. He started 40 games for the rebuilding Buffalo Sabres, winning 22 of them and posting a .920 save percentage.
A serviceable backup since 2013, Johnson carried a $1.3-million cap hit in 2015-16, taking home $1.6 million. He has a lifetime .917 save percentage in 101 games (88 starts).
The Anaheim Ducks are in search of a veteran backup after trading Frederik Andersen, so there could be a fit out west. The Sharks will need a backup, since it appears Reimer's done out there, though they did sign European prospect Mantas Armalis. The Flames have to figure out who'll back up Elliott, too.
Jhonas Enroth
Another career backup looking for a contract is Jhonas Enroth, who had a strong 2015-16 season in very limited duty behind the formidable Los Angeles Kings.
Enroth started only 13 games in place of Jonathan Quick, but he acquitted himself well when he had the crease, setting career highs in save percentage (.922) and shutouts (two). He was relatively busy, too, facing 28 or more shots in eight of his 13 starts.
The 28-year-old hits the market having spent the majority of his career with the Buffalo Sabres, and with a .911 save percentage in 147 games (128 starts). He made $1.25 million in salary and against the cap last season, and won't cost much.
Like Johnson, Enroth is a veteran option for the clubs out there looking for a No. 2 - the Blues, Ducks, Flames, and Edmonton Oilers.
A former sixth overall pick, Montoya did his job and more last season, posting a .919 save percentage in 22 starts for the Atlantic Division winners. His 2.18 goals-against average was the lowest of his career.
The 31-year-old has career numbers similar to Enroth: a .909 save percentage in 137 games (110 starts). Our money's on the Oilers signing him to be Cam Talbot's insurance policy.
Montoya cost $1.05 million against the cap ($1.1 million salary) in 2015-16, and can likely be had at a similar number.
Carter Hutton
After three years backing up Pekka Rinne in Nashville, Carter Hutton appears set to move on from Music City.
Hutton, who will be 31 in December, had a .918 save percentage and two shutouts in 17 games (15 starts) for the Predators last season. He made only $750,000 in salary, and heads into free agency with a lifetime .910 save percentage and four shutouts in 76 games (67 starts).
Having played in the tough Western Conference, he's definitely an option for the Ducks, Flames, Blues, and Oilers.
"I feel in a way sometimes that I'm just kind of scratching the surface a bit. In years past when I get to play, I've been successful," Hutton told The Tennessean's Adam Vingan at the end of the season. "Obviously, playing with (Rinne) is amazing. He's helped me get better and better. ... We're like best buddies. But at the same time, there's a reason he's the best in the world, and playing with him sometimes is tough to get more minutes."
After a down season in which the 21-year-old forward recorded nine goals and 20 assists in 79 games, Nichushkin was tendered a qualifying offer from the club Monday.
"He's a very important player to us," general manager Jim Nill said, according to Mike Heika of SportsDay.
Heika adds the two sides will likely begin working on a contract extension for the restricted free agent, although an offer sheet from another club is also a possibility come July 1.
Nichushkin earned $925,000 in each of the past three seasons and would be in line for a bridge-type deal during which he can demonstrate an ability to play at a higher level.
Drafted 10th overall in 2013, Nichushkin has recorded 23 goals and 41 assists in 166 games.
Let's break this down in chronological order, courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Jeremy Rutherford:
Before last week's draft, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong and Shattenkirk's camp talked a long-term extension. The defender, making $4.25 million against the cap in 2016-17, is a restricted free agent after next season.
The figures were too rich for the Blues' blood, so the focus shifted to trading the 27-year-old.
Shattenkirk's agent appreciated the Blues' straightforwardness, but expected his client to be dealt during draft weekend.
Armstrong said he didn't come "anywhere close" to dealing Shattenkirk in Buffalo, stating that perhaps his price is too high.
There's no timeline, and Shattenkirk's agent wouldn't comment on whether potential preferred destinations have been discussed, or whether Shattenkirk's been able to talk contract with a future employer.
In the end, Shattenkirk's camp believes a trade is "inevitable." And based on that fact, they'd prefer a trade happen over the summer, so Shattenkirk can settle into his new home and take care of the hassles that come with moving during his time off.
A former first-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche, Shattenkirk has blossomed in St. Louis. His numbers are impressive:
Season
GP
Points
PP points
Ice time
2011-12
81
43
18
21:36
2013
48
23
9
21:18
2013-14
81
45
26
20:34
2014-15
56
44
25
22:34
2015-16
72
44
26
22:25
Shattenkirk set career highs in goals (14) and power-play points last season. There's a reason why Armstrong's asking for the moon.
