If a team offered Steven Stamkos a huge offer sheet and he accepted, the Lightning would have been in a very difficult spot.
May 2011 - Hockey Wiretap
Were GMs Mulling Huge Offers For Stamkos?
Detroit To Decide On Draper Soon
If the Red Wings sign Kris Draper, they would need to move a player before the start of the season.
Red Wings Have Money To Make Moves
The Red Wings have roughly $5.8 million in cap space, giving them the flexibility to make a few moves.
Bolts Have $20M Tied Up In Stamkos, Lecavalier And St. Louis
The Lightning won't be able to give third-liners big-time deals.
Penguins Among Those Interested In Yashin
Alexei Yashin appears primed for a return to the NHL.
Stamkos Never Thought About Leaving Lightning
Steven Stamkos was linked to the Flyers and Maple Leafs.
Islanders, Yashin Discussing Return
Alexei Yashin has played in his native Russia the past four seasons.
Winnipeg Jets Unveil New Logo
The design for the new logo was inspired by the logo of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Blue Jackets Sign Prospal
Prospal has registered 227 goals and 453 assists for 680 points with 513 penalty minutes in 978 career games.
Canadiens Re-Sign Josh Gorges
Montreal has given Josh Gorges a one-year contract.
Dubinsky Happy With New Deal
Brandon Dubinsky's new four-year deal is a victory for both him and the Rangers.
Canadiens Hire Pair Of Assistants
The Canadiens have hired Randy Cunneyworth and Randy Ladouceur as assistant coaches.
Boogaard's Brother Charged With Providing Drugs
Aaron Boogaard, 24, was charged Friday with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Red Wings Sign Ty Conklin
He is expected to serve as the primary backup to starting goalie Jimmy Howard.
Orpik Undergoes Hernia Surgery
Brooks Orpik will need six to eight weeks to recover.
Sabres, Enroth Agree On Deal
The Sabres and top goalie prospect Jhonas Enroth have agreed to a two-year contract.
Jackets Introduce Carter, Wisniewski
The Blue Jackets have taken steps towards contention.
Dave Checketts Sees Interest In Blues
Blues owner Dave Checketts believes the team will have new ownership by the start of the 2011-12 season.
Brother Of Derek Boogaard Arrested
Aaron Boogaard was arrested on Wednesday on a narcotics charge.
Gretzky's Son Signs With Cubs
Trevor Gretzky has signed with the Cubs and will forgo playing baseball for San Diego State.
Dubinsky Agrees To New Deal With Rangers
The Rangers and Brandon Dubinsky have agreed on a new contract.
Rangers, Dubinsky Headed To Arbitration
It appears the Rangers and free-agent Brandon Dubinsky are headed to arbitration after failing to come to an agreement on a new deal.
Ducks Give Bell One-Year Deal
Mark Bell last appeared in the NHL with Toronto in 2007-08.
Coyotes Avoid Arbitration With Korpikoski
Lauri Korpikoski led the Coyotes with two short-handed goals and was tied for second on the team in goals and plus-minus.
Tampa Bay Re-Signs Teddy Purcell
The Lightning have rewarded Teddy Purcell with a two-year contract.
Kane Has Successful Wrist Surgery
Patrick Kane said he injured the wrist during the second-to-last game of the regular season against the Red Wings.
Sabres Re-Sign Ellis, Sekera
Buffalo re-signed a pair of players on Tuesday.
Sharks Sign Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray played in 29 games for Columbus last season.
Peter DeBoer Takes Over Devils
New Jersey has had nine coaches since Pat Burns left in 2005.
Lightning, Stamkos Reach Five-Year Deal
Steven Stamkos will earn $8 million in each of the next four seasons.