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The Rumor Mill For more rumors check out Spector's Hockey or drop us a line with your own rumors Thursday - July 3rd Transaction: Dmitri Kalinin Signed - 7/3 Transaction: Markus Naslund Signed - 7/3 2:00pm Would the Rangers be interested in Martin Havlat? According to Steve Zipay's blog the Blackhawks are shopping around for interest, including from the Rangers. Chicago is currently over their salary cap, and have reportedly being trying to trade Khabibulin to Los Angeles (though that deal may have fallen through). Havlat's has one year remaining at $6M, but has been incredibly injury prone. Thursday - July 3rd Transaction: Dmitri Kalinin Signed - 7/3 Transaction: Markus Naslund Signed - 7/3 12:30am The Rangers apparently had a five year deal on the table for Pittsburgh defender Brooks Orpik but Orpik re-signed with the Penguins for less money. John Dellapina goes on to say in his blog that the Rangers were in on the bidding for Kristian Huselius (who ended up signing with the Blue Jackets) and Canucks winger Markus Naslund. Sam Weinman is reporting in his blog that the Rangers are still in the running for Jaromir Jagr, though after various reports today and yesterday, it appears that Edmonton has the largest offer on the table. Thursday - July 3rd Transaction: Dmitri Kalinin Signed - 7/3 Transaction: Markus Naslund Signed - 7/3 6:30pm It doesn't pay to go out at this time of the year, but I had to...and while I was out, the Rangers hold a conference announcing the signings of Markus Naslund (2 years - $8M) and Dmitri Kalinin (1 year). They also officially announced that Martin Straka will not be coming back...and nor apparently, will Jaromir Jagr. Brendan Shanahan remains an option for the Rangers if they want to add some more depth on the wings. The Rangers also apparently have an offer on the table to Paul Mara. You can read updates at Steve Zipay's blog. Wednesday - July 2nd Transaction: Nikolai Zherdev Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Dan Fritsche Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Christian Backman Traded - 7/2 Transaction: Fedor Tyutin Traded - 7/2 10:15pm One of our readers just reported hearing Glen Sather that Jaromir Jagr will be signing with Edmonton. The report apparently comes from MSG. Wednesday - July 2nd Transaction: Nikolai Zherdev Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Dan Fritsche Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Christian Backman Traded - 7/2 Transaction: Fedor Tyutin Traded - 7/2 6:45pm Sam Weinman is reporting in his blog that Glen Sather is still looking at defensemen, but played coy about the future of Jaromir Jagr as a Ranger. Wednesday - July 2nd Transaction: Nikolai Zherdev Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Dan Fritsche Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Christian Backman Traded - 7/2 Transaction: Fedor Tyutin Traded - 7/2 4:45pm The Rangers have reportedly traded Fedor Tyutin and Christian Backman to the Blue Jackets in exchange for Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche Wednesday - July 2nd Transaction: Nikolai Zherdev Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Dan Fritsche Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Christian Backman Traded - 7/2 Transaction: Fedor Tyutin Traded - 7/2 1:45pm Mats Sundin has released the following statement: “I would like to thank all the teams who have expressed such sincere interest in my services. “The numerous options provided to me were impressive and I have no doubt that each one presented a unique opportunity for me to finish my career in a terrific hockey environment. “I spent a great deal of time yesterday reflecting upon the teams who stepped forward and the opportunities that each provided. Unfortunately, I am simply not close to being ready to make a decision about resuming my career at this time. “I wish all the teams the very best and thank them for their interest.” Wednesday - July 2nd Transaction: Nikolai Zherdev Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Dan Fritsche Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Christian Backman Traded - 7/2 Transaction: Fedor Tyutin Traded - 7/2 1:10pm Reports from FAN590 have Sean Avery signing with the Dallas Stars for 4 years...$16M Wednesday - July 2nd Transaction: Nikolai Zherdev Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Dan Fritsche Acquired via Trade - 7/2 Transaction: Christian Backman Traded - 7/2 Transaction: Fedor Tyutin Traded - 7/2 12:40pm Reports from XM, TSN, FAN590 and Kukla's Korner that Marian Hossa has signed a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 3:54pm EDT Rangers appear to have signed former Wild forward, Aaron Voros. The soon to be 27 year old (July 2nd) Voros has 7 goals, 7 assists and 114 Penalty minutes in 55 games. Sportsnet is reporting that Jaromir Jagr has a one year $5M contract offer, with $2.5M in bonuses to return to Pittsburgh. Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 Where to start... Steve Zipay writes in his blog that he got a text message last night saying there'd be a big announcement coming from the Rangers today. The NY Post continues to report that the Rangers will pursue Mats Sundin. He goes on to say that Sundin is expected to choose between the Red Wings and Rangers...though not necessarily today. Sean Avery has received offers from three teams in the four year, four million range. The Rangers are still a million per year away. According to Brooks, the Rangers will check in on Marian Hossa and Brian Rolston, but the former is expected to get a 12 year, $100M offer from the Bruins...the latter is over 35. Finally Brooks say the Rangers have four d-men targeted, two they hope to sign. The four are Michal Rozsival, Wade Redden, Mark Streit and Brooks Orpik. The Rangers aren't expected to pursue Brian Campbell because of the money. The Daily News reports that Nigel Dawes, Hugh Jessiman and Fredrik Sjostrom got qualifying offers, and thus will remain RFAs. In a second article, the NY Post reports that Brendan Shanahan might sign with the New Jersey Devils. Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 2:26pm EDT John Dellapina is reporting in his blog that he has confirmed with the league that there will be NO carry over bonuses for players this year. Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 4:01pm EDT John Dellapina's latest update in his his blog has the Rangers pursuing both Mats Sundin and fellow Swede Markus Naslund. Jaromir Jagr also thinks the Rangers will not be looking to resign him. Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 4:26pm Rangers are reportedly in talks with Mark Streit according to John Dellapina's blog Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 4:54pm EDT FAN590 is reporting that the Rangers are one of three teams negotiating with Wade Redden. The current numbers are a five year deal $6-6.5M per year. Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Darius Kasparaitis Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jarkko Immonen Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: David LeNeveu Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Josh Gratton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Chris Holt Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Sean Avery Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Mitch Fitz Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Andrew Hutchinson Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jaromir Jagr Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Marek Malik Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Paul Mara Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Brendan Shanahan Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Martin Straka Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Jason Strudwick Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Aaron Voros Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Andreas Jamtin Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Michal Rozsival Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Wade Redden Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Stephen Valiquette Signed - 7/1 Transaction: Patrick Rissmiller Signed - 7/1 5:53pm EDT Rangers are on the verge of resigning Michal Rozsival according to John Dellapina's blog Tuesday - July 1st Transaction: David Liffiton Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Rick Kozak Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: Bruce Graham Became UFA - 7/1 Transaction: