seven centers who could move this summer

from The Hockey News blog >>> https://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/seven-centers-who-could-move-this-summer-and-where-theyll-likely-end-up/

Senators Jason Spezza. Hockey News says from Senators to probably Ducks BUT definately OUT of Ottawa as he has requested a trade

Sharks Joe Thornton. still under contract and could stay BUT Sharks managment VERY unhappy with the team's collapse vs the LA Kings 1st round. COULD be a a big "shakeup" in San Hoser and Thornton along with Patrick Marleau,  Brent Burns and even Joe Pavelski could be on their way out of town

btw, GOOD move by the Hosersharks to resign "backup" goalie Alex Stalock to a 2 year extension. in my opinion he is at least as good as Niemi and San Hoser should really "platoon" him as his numbers are actually better than "Auntie N"

Canucks Ryan Kesler. NO secret he want's OUT of Vancouver. likely landing spot Pittsburgh with a lesser chance Anaheim

Avalanche Paul Stastny. Colorado would love to re-sign him BUT pretty "pricey" @ current $6.6 million cap hit AND they need cap space to re-sigh RFA Ryan O’Reilly. NO speculation on WHERE he would land IF he departs Colorado BUT I think he would want to go to a team where he was #1 center

Oilers Sam Gagner. he is an annual trade candidate from the Oilers. possible destinations include Columbus, Florida or any team that loses out in the Ryan Kesler or Jason Spezza lottery

Kings Mike Richards. break up "The Booze Brothers"? pure money with his $5.75 million cap hit when the Kings have "must signs" like RFA Dwight King and UFA Marian Gaborik along with UFA D-men Willie Mitchell or Matt Greene (one of those two probably gone in any case). Hockey news speculates that IF he departs he could land at another Cup contender like Chicago, Anaheim or St. Louis.  

Rangers Brad Richards. odds are he gets bought out with his $9 million cap hit esp with his lack of performance in the Stanley Cup playoffs and esp the finals. speculation is he would land across the river @ New Jersey or possably @ Washington

Big names. Big money.   It seems like when these guys move the odds are about 50/50 they're worth it.  

Hawks need a center. Heard they were interested in Thornton

Look for the blues to grab one of the big 3 centres. Spezza, kesler or statsny.

ref: Rangers Brad Richards. odds are he gets bought out with his $9 million cap hit esp with his lack of performance in the Stanley Cup playoffs and esp the finals.

Covers front page article with "The New York Rangers bought out the last six years of forward Brad Richards' contract, ESPN.com reported Friday. Richards, 34, was a key member of the team but his $6.67 million salary cap hit was too much for the Rangers. Richards was in a nine-year, $60 million deal.

Mike Richards going nowhere as GM Dean Lombardi confirmed on Friday.

think kesler would be an amazing fit

now that Brad Richards is obviously on his way OUT of New York, wonder IF the Rangers will make a play for Spezza,
Kesler, Stastny or Thornton?

I have read numerous times that the rangers are one of the few teams jumbo joe would waive his ntc to go to. Would like to play with his good buddy rick nash. I personally expect Joe to be wearing new colors next year.

true that Richards is signed thru 2016-17 season but his salary is $7 million next season which is $250K more than fellow "booze brother" Jeff Carter? UFA Gaborik made was $ 7.5 million last season while RFA Dwight Kings will sure be looking for more than his $750K.

https://lakingsinsider.com/2014/06/20/report-no-richards-buyout/ writes June 19th "Report: No Richards buyout" after an LA Times scribe said he would be BUT WHERE is Lombardi going to get the MONEY he needs for other players esp Gaborik and King?

AND even though both Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson are signed thru next season. Lombardi would be wise to lock THEM up too. you KNOW they will be looking for more than their current $685K and $777K

so WHERE does Lombardi GET the cap Space? https://stats.nhlnumbers.com/teams/LAK?year=2014 shows he only has $426K "room to maneuver"

Oilers Sam Gagner. he is an annual trade candidate from the Oilers. possible destinations include Columbus, Florida or any team that loses out in the Ryan Kesler or Jason Spezza lottery

from TSN.ca Gagner ends up with the Desert Dogs in a three way trade that sends the Lightning's Teddy Purcell and his his $4.5 million cap hit to Edmonton THEN the Bugs ship Gagner to Arizona for donuts. Dogs looking to replace Mike Ribeiro who turned out to be a "problem child" for them

Canucks Ryan Kesler. NO secret he want's OUT of Vancouver. likely landing spot Pittsburgh with a lesser chance Anaheim

Kesler lands in Anaheim for center Nick Bonino and D-man Luca Sbisa. don't know WHO wins this one although leaning Canucks. guess we will see next season. Ducks will miss Bonino's speed and Spisa's steady D play 

Senators Jason Spezza. Hockey News says from Senators to probably Ducks BUT definately OUT of Ottawa as he has requested a trade

Speeza turned down a trade to Nashville SO will see what happens after July 1st

Avalanche Paul Stastny. Colorado would love to re-sign him BUT pretty "pricey" @ current $6.6 million cap hit AND they need cap space to re-sigh RFA Ryan O’Reilly. NO speculation on WHERE he would land IF he departs Colorado BUT I think he would want to go to a team where he was #1 center

Avalanche trade for Daniel Briere sending PA Parenteau to the Habs COULD be this signal that either Stastny or O'Reilly could be leaving

Avalanche trade for Daniel Briere sending PA Parenteau to the Habs COULD be this signal that either Stastny or O'Reilly could be leaving?

AND Paul Stastny goes to Blues for four-years @ average of $7 million per