NHL and hockey rumors for July 10, 2008

There will be a European rumor report later today. Stay tuned.

The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed left wing Eric Boulton to a multi-year contract. The Thrashers also signed right wings Junior Lessard and Mike Hoffman and center Grant Stevenson to contracts.

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Josh Gratton to a two-year contract.

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Joe Callahan to a one-year contract.

The St. Louis Blues have signed forwards Matt Foy and Steve Regier to contracts.

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman T.J. Kemp and left wing Adam Henrich to one-year contracts. They also agreed on terms with Connor James and Joey Mormina.

The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Marcel Goc.

Trade Crosby?

Bob Smizik of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is wondering aloud if the Pittsburgh Penguins should trade Sidney Crosby. Smizik rationalizes that the Pens are actually better without Sid the Kid in the lineup, and they could get a lot in return. Source

According to Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, the Montreal Canadiens were willing to send Christopher Higgins and their 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick in 2008 to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Mats Sundin. Simmons claims that Sundin's no trade clause nixed the deal. Source

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that Thrashers GM Don Waddell has no talks planned with any of their free agents, unrestricted or restricted. The Thrashers have eight potential unrestricted free agents on their roster including Mark Recchi, Johan Hedberg, Eric Boulton, Bobby Holik and Steve McCarthy. Goalie Kari Lehtonen is due to become an RFA this summer. Source