NHL and Hockey Rumors for Jan 6, 2014

The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Dan Carcillo to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 7th round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Andrew Cogliano to a 4-year, $12 million contract extension.

Gilbert Brule has cleared unconditional waivers and the Phoenix Coyotes have terminated his contract.

The New York Rangers have placed goalie Martin Biron on unconditional waivers.  Brochu's take:  There are rumors that he may come out of retirement.  Several NHL teams could be interested.

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie Rob Laurie to a one day Professional Try-Out contract.  Brochu's take:  Roberto Luongo was injured in Anaheim and the Canucks needed a backup.  Laurie also signed a PTO for the Ducks a few years back in the same situation.

According to the CBC Hotstove, the Edmonton Oilers may be considering trading forward Sam Gagner.  Gagner does not have a no trade clause.  Brochu's take:  Several teams could be interested, including the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Hotstove panel also discussed that speculation around New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto has increased.

Hockey and NHL rumors for July 23, 2009

The New York Islanders have signed goalie Martin Biron to a 1-year, $1.4 million contract.

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Travis Zajac to a 4-year, $15.6 million contract.

The Devils have also signed goalie Rob Davison to a one-year deal.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Andre Deveaux.

The Calgary Flames have signed T.J. Brodie and Greg Nemisz to contracts.

The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Nathan Smith and defenseman Ryan Lannon to contracts.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brandon Yip to an entry-level contract.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Martin Gerber has left the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and signed with HK Atlant of the KHL.

Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin has left the Phoenix Coyotes organization and signed with Salavat Yulaev in Russia.

NHL and Hockey Rumors for June 29, 2009

According to Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell, both Kari Lehtonen and Ondrej Pavelec will be shopped this summer, with one of them most likely to be traded. Brochu's take: Lehtonen hasn't quite lived up to his potential, but I'm pretty sure some NHL teams will give him a chance. Pavelec may need several more years to establish himself. Source

According to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun, several teams have contacted the Detroit Red Wings about trading the rights to forward Marian Hossa. GM Ken Holland doesn't want to trade the rights yet, but admits if a deal cannot be concluded in the next 48 hours, he will consider offers. Brochu's take: It's my guess that Hossa will be shooting for the moon in terms of his contract, so whoever wants his rights should be wary. I'm hearing the Carolina Hurricanes and Islanders are very interested.

LeBrun also adds a rumor that the Montreal Canadiens may sign impending UFA Martin Havlat. Havlat spends his offseason in Montreal. Source

There continues to be speculation that Saku Koivu will sign with the Minnesota Wild so that he can play with his brother Mikko.

It appears the Philadelphia Flyers are willing to let impending UFA goalie Martin Biron go, since they already signed Ray Emery to a contract. It's been rumored that the Colorado Avalanche are interested in signing the netminder.

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun postulates that the Habs will go after Philadelphia Flyers forward Daniel Briere as "Plan B", as efforts to pry Vincent Lecavalier from the Tampa Bay Lightning have been futile. Garrioch adds that the Flyers are shopping forward Simon Gagne. Brochu's take: Briere's contract is essentially untradeable, and he has a no trade clause and made it pretty clear he doesn't want to play in Montreal, despite Garrioch's assertions. As for Gagne, his contract is pretty cheap, and I would imagine many teams will be lining up to get him. Source

Bouwmeester, Morris, Pronger Rumor Update

This is the latest rumor report on Jay Bouwmeester and Derek Morris:

The Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers remain the frontrunners in the Bouwmeester sweepstakes. However, the Canucks are believed to be comfortable with their team and willing to stand pat. Brochu's take: If Bouwmeester is even traded at all, it will probably be to Philly, if they somehow free up some salary cap space.

ESPN's Pierre LeBrun is reporting a rumor from colleague E.J. Hradek that the Phoenix Coyotes would send Derek Morris and Ilya Bryzgalov to the Flyers in exchange for Joffrey Lupul, Scottie Upshall and Martin Biron. The Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Flyers all remain the likely destination for Morris. Brochu's take: Biron has a no trade clause that he would have to waive for that deal to go through. I'm betting Morris goes to Boston. Source

According to Sportsnet, Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray has let NHL teams know that he will not trade Chris Pronger at the deadline. Brochu's take: But he will probably get shopped at the entry draft or the summer.

Mariusz Czerkawski retires from hockey

Mariusz Czerkawski has decided to retire from hockey. The Polish forward played in 745 NHL games for the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders, totaling 215 goals and 220 assists. Czerkawski played the last two seasons for the Swiss Nationalliga A team Rapperswil-Jona Lakers, where he was the amongst the team leaders in points. Brochu's take: The "Polish Prince" was a decent scorer, both on and off the ice. Not only did he manage 20+ goals in 6 seasons, he managed to find time to marry (and divorce) ex-James Bond girl Izabella Scorupco. (The woman in the picture is his new wife, Miss Poland 2000). Source

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Martin St. Pierre to the Boston Bruins for forward Pascal Pelletier.

Boston Bruins forward Glen Murray has passed waivers. It's rumored that he will be bought out as soon as possible.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kevin Dallman has left the organization and signed with KHL team Barys Astana in Kazakhstan.

Florida Panthers defenseman Magnus Johansson has signed a three-year contract with Swedish team Linkoping. He will be loaned to KHL team Atlant Mytischy for the first year. Source

Defenseman Tom Wandell has left the Dallas Stars organization and signed with SEL team Timra for the 2008-2009 season.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mathieu Biron will play with DEL team Frankfurt Lions for the 2008-2009 season. Source

NHL and hockey rumors for May 28, 2008

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Matt Bradley to a three-year, $3 million contract extension. Source

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Matt Marquardt to the Boston Bruins for defenseman Jonathan Siglet. Source

The Ottawa Sun is reporting that Senators GM Bryan Murray has already held face-to face interviews with Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds coach Craig Hartsburg and former Atlanta coach Bob Hartley, with more meetings planned in the next 10 days. Murray plans to also interview Joel Quenneville, Kevin Dineen, Peter DeBoer, and Pat Burns. Source

There's a IIHF report that Calgary Flames assistant coach Wayne Fleming is a candidate to be the next head coach of Dinamo Minsk in Belarus. Also, ex-Capitals coach Glen Hanlon will officially become the new coach of the Belarusian national team. Source

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Pohl has signed with HC Lugano of the Swiss Nationalliga A for the 2008-2009 season. Source

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Allan Rourke has officially signed with ERC Ingolstadt of the DEL in Germany. Source

German team EHC Wolfsburg is rumoured to be pursuing three defenseman from NHL organizations: Ottawa Senators' Matt Carkner, Montreal Canadiens' Mathieu Biron and Tampa Bay Lightning's David Schneider. Source