News Update

NYR- Per the Sport-Expressen/Blueshirt Bulletin, the New York Rangers are close to reaching an agreement with unrestricted free-agent Michael Nylander on a contract extension.

PHX- According to RDS.ca, the Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Kevyn Adams and defenseman Nick Boynton on waivers. Adam's contract is/was worth US$650,000, while Boynton's is/was worth an estimated US$2.95 million.

VAN- According to that same source (RDS.ca), the Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Marc Chouinard on waivers. His salary for this season is/was an estimated US$1.1 million.