Happy Independence Day, Zach and Ryan!

A comment from On The Forecheck:

Now

Take Suter’s deal… Sweeten it slightly.. Offer it to Weber. He says no or dances around… Trade him to Anaheim.

(I could get behind this.)

They're also proposing trades: Bobby, Cam, DSP, Andy Welinski, and a first-round pick for Shea Weber. I say no deal. Maybe replace Cam and DSP with Sami Vatanen and Kyle Palmieri - then we can start talking.

• And as everyone already knows, Ryan Suter and Zach Parise have both signed with the Minnesota Wild. Both deals are 98 million over 13 years. [Backhand Shelf]
• The Phoenix Coyotes have signed veteran forward Steve Sullivan (formerly of the Pittsburgh Penguins). [Five for Howling]
• Apparently, the Sharks have an offer on the table for Rick Nash. But should they be targeting Michael Grabner instead? [Fear The Fin]
• 2012-13 Power Player tryouts will be held at Anaheim Ice this Saturday at 9 am. [Anaheim Ducks]
• A Q and A with Bryan Allen. [Anaheim Ducks]
• Everyone knows that we still need a number two center. Jim Matheson proposes that we trade Bobby Ryan for David Krejci, straight up. I would jump on that in a heartbeat. [Jim Matheson's Twitter]
• An interview with former Ducks (and Alumni Game participants) Alexei Kasatonov and Mikhail Shtalenkov. [OC Register]
• Mark Donatiello thinks that Bobby Ryan will still end up in Philly. [The Faster Times]
• Are the Rangers interested in Shane Doan? [NY Post]