** A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency **
Alexander Radulov …
Alexander Radulov has signed with Montreal.
— Travis Yost (@travisyost) July 1, 2016
No confirmation yet out of Montreal but I hear that the Red Wings offered Radulov a one-year deal worth $5 million…
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2016
Still no confirmation on Radulov. People can joke all they want about character. Habs fans begging for a top six forward, he’s top-3.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) July 1, 2016
According to @TSNBobMcKenzie, Radulov “rumored” to be going to the Habs. Still not confirmed.
— Spector’s Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) July 1, 2016
On the Los Angeles Kings …
LA Kings took one last shot at Milan Lucic yesterday, which is why Matt Greene was placed on buyout waivers. But didn’t come close on Lucic
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2016
So it’s possible Kings actually do not buy out Greene after all. Stay tuned.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2016
Some rumblings Kings went back to Lucic camp with a last ditch offer, but haven’t confirmed. Most believe he’s an Oiler in a few hours.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2016
On the Boston Bruins …
A hockey source “fairly certain” Brett Connolly moving on from the Bruins as noontime approaches. Will be UFA
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) July 1, 2016
On Andrew Ladd …
There were some rumblings Andrew Ladd was supposed to visit DET this morning. That did not occur, so all signs point to NYI.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2016
It will be interesting to see what Holland is able to lure to Det. I believe Ladd was a primary target, but he has a ton of options.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2016
Again strong likelihood Ladd goes to the Islanders. Okposo to the Sabres and Eriksson to the Canucks. Confirmation will come after paperwork
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2016
On Eric Staal …
#mnwild still very much in the mix for Eric Staal
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) July 1, 2016
Sounds like 4 teams still interested in Eric Staal. And none of them play home games in the Carolinas.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) July 1, 2016
