Lightning centre Steven Stamkos’ future up in the air

Will he stay or will he go?

The hottest topic in the NHL is the future of Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos, who is headed to unrestricted free agency July 1.

Brian Campbell’s future could hinge on how Florida Panthers finish this season

Even though it has been over five years since Brian Campbell joined the Panthers, he never really left Chicago.

Now in the final year of the eight-year, $57 million contract Campbell originally signed with the Blackhawks, some wonder if he’ll eventually return to play in Chicago — perhaps as early as next season.

Flames Won’t Pay Current Asking Price for Rychel

“I think Calgary is looking for a little help on the wings and is maybe willing to get a little bigger there. Columbus would like to trade Kerby Rychel, but they’re asking a lot – as they should. From what I understand, it’s a price that Calgary is not willing to pay at this particular point in time.

Red hot market for blueliners

The two teams that have the most phones ringing right now in the National Hockey League are St. Louis and Calgary. The reason? Both have solid, Top four defencemen they might be willing to trade for the right forward.

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Semin handed chance to shine for Canadiens

There weren’t many teams in the NHL falling over themselves to sign Alexander Semin on the back of a disappointing few years, and the Montreal Canadiens were able to pick up the Russian veteran on a one-year deal worth $1.1 million. This time next year, the Canadiens will be looking back at either an amazing piece of business or a relatively inexpensive mistake, but Semin does arrive in Montreal with an impressive C.V. in the league. Semin was available for a budget price after the Carolina Hurricanes bought him out of the final three years of his $7 million-a-year contract with the franchise, ending a three-year spell with the team that has failed to live up to the hype that surrounded his move from Washington in 2012.

Will Tarasenko get an offer sheet?

lot of talk St. Louis winger Vladimir Tarasenko will be getting an offer sheet after finishing off a rookie deal last season.

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Are the Flyers done in free agency?

Are the Flyers done in free agency?

Well, barring something involving Lecavalier or his defense, yes. Nothing really significant can happen the remainder of the summer without losing millions off the cap.

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Wings might make a pitch for Mike Green

Red Wings buy out Stephen Weiss of final three years; might make a pitch for Mike Green.

Toronto Maple Leafs to sign Cody Franson

Free agency rumour: Toronto Maple Leafs to sign Cody Franson (and not the Edmonton Oilers)

Kessel to Pittsburgh

Leafs trade Kessel to Penguins in multi-player deal

Phil Kessel trade would be complicated deal for Leafs

Phil Kessel trade would be complicated deal for Leafs

Is Bieksa going to the Sharks?

VAN may trade Kevin Bieksa