New York Rangers defenseman Wade Redden has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the AHL team in Hartford. Brochu's take: Redden's agent has been given permission to find a team in Europe for the maligned defenseman. The Ranger's are still on the hook for his salary.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Matt Hendricks to a one-year, two-way contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet has cleared waivers and has been assigned to HC Fribourg-Gotteron SA of the Swiss National League A.
Forward Marek Svatos has left the NHL and signed a one-year deal with KHL team Omsk.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 27, 2010
The Bergen Record is reporting that the Colorado Avalanche are interested in acquiring New Jersey Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner. It's also believed that several teams are interested in forward David Clarkson. Source Brochu's take: Langenbrunner's leadership would work well with the Avs' youthful lineup.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Trevor Parkes to a three-year,entry-level contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andrew Crescenzi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Wade Redden. Brochu's take: Redden won't be picked up, and in all likelihood will never be called on re-entry waivers. His options are limited to the AHL, Europe or retire. Injuries have really affected his play in the last few years.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goalie Cristobal Huet on waivers. Brochu's take: GM Stan Bowman has a plan in place to loan Huet to a team in the Swiss League, so this is merely a formality. The Hawks will now be able to shed $5 million from their salary cap.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Trevor Parkes to a three-year,entry-level contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andrew Crescenzi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Wade Redden. Brochu's take: Redden won't be picked up, and in all likelihood will never be called on re-entry waivers. His options are limited to the AHL, Europe or retire. Injuries have really affected his play in the last few years.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goalie Cristobal Huet on waivers. Brochu's take: GM Stan Bowman has a plan in place to loan Huet to a team in the Swiss League, so this is merely a formality. The Hawks will now be able to shed $5 million from their salary cap.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Weekend NHL and Hockey Rumor Roundup for Dec 20-21, 2008
The following rumors are from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
There are apparently "whispers" in the NHL circles that the Atlanta Thrashers and Minnesota Wild are discussing a blockbuster trade that would see the Wild trade forward Marian Gaborik and defenseman Kim Johnsson to the Thrashers for forwards Ilya Kovalchuk and Colby Armstrong. Brochu's take: It's been reported earlier that the Wild and Thrashers have been in trade talks, and it's obvious that Garrioch just jumped in on this and added some likely names.
On CBC's Hockey Night in Canada intermission program, "The Hotstove", Al Strachan reported that the Ottawa Senators are still trying to move forward Jason Spezza. Brochu's take: You'd think that after signing that long extension, these type of rumors would die. But here they are. When's the last time a big contract player was traded??
Strachan also reported that the Florida Panthers are trying to move goaltender Tomas Vokoun, and the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to move goalie Cristobal Huet. Brochu's take: There's been rumors that the Panthers may be trying to shed more payroll because of the economic situation.
According to the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Stars are looking for a no.1 defenseman. There are rumors that they have called the Toronto Maple Leafs about the availability of defenseman Pavel Kubina.
There are apparently "whispers" in the NHL circles that the Atlanta Thrashers and Minnesota Wild are discussing a blockbuster trade that would see the Wild trade forward Marian Gaborik and defenseman Kim Johnsson to the Thrashers for forwards Ilya Kovalchuk and Colby Armstrong. Brochu's take: It's been reported earlier that the Wild and Thrashers have been in trade talks, and it's obvious that Garrioch just jumped in on this and added some likely names.
On CBC's Hockey Night in Canada intermission program, "The Hotstove", Al Strachan reported that the Ottawa Senators are still trying to move forward Jason Spezza. Brochu's take: You'd think that after signing that long extension, these type of rumors would die. But here they are. When's the last time a big contract player was traded??
Strachan also reported that the Florida Panthers are trying to move goaltender Tomas Vokoun, and the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to move goalie Cristobal Huet. Brochu's take: There's been rumors that the Panthers may be trying to shed more payroll because of the economic situation.
According to the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Stars are looking for a no.1 defenseman. There are rumors that they have called the Toronto Maple Leafs about the availability of defenseman Pavel Kubina.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Fletcher got Finger-ed, Canucks send offer sheet to Backes
The Vancouver Canucks have signed restricted free agent forward David Backes to an offer sheet, 3 years $7.5-million. The St. Louis Blues has seven days to match or accept a 2nd round draft pick as compensation. Brochu's take: Backes is a good young player with size and skill. However, I expect the Blues to match the offer very soon.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Jeff Finger to a four-year, $14 million contract. Brochu's take: ...and the award for the dumbest free agent signing of the summer goes to GM Cliff Fletcher. Did he forget to take his medication this morning?
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Eric Godard to a three-year deal. Terms were not disclosed.
The Tampa Bay Penguins....Lightning have signed forward Adam Hall to a three-year, $1.8 million contract. Brochu's take: The Lightning are building a nice stable of ex-Pens in Tampa.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Aaron Voros to a contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Cory Stillman to a three-year, $10.6 million contract. Brochu's take: Stillman has to be on the criminally underpaid list of NHL players.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goalie Cristobal Huet to a four-year deal worth $5.6 million a year.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Darcy Tucker to a two-year, $4.5 million contract. Brochu's take: This would make two player that Avs have signed that were recipients of a buyout. And they also signed Tucker's ex-Leafs teammate Raycroft as well.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Jeff Finger to a four-year, $14 million contract. Brochu's take: ...and the award for the dumbest free agent signing of the summer goes to GM Cliff Fletcher. Did he forget to take his medication this morning?
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Eric Godard to a three-year deal. Terms were not disclosed.
The Tampa Bay Penguins....Lightning have signed forward Adam Hall to a three-year, $1.8 million contract. Brochu's take: The Lightning are building a nice stable of ex-Pens in Tampa.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Aaron Voros to a contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Cory Stillman to a three-year, $10.6 million contract. Brochu's take: Stillman has to be on the criminally underpaid list of NHL players.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goalie Cristobal Huet to a four-year deal worth $5.6 million a year.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Darcy Tucker to a two-year, $4.5 million contract. Brochu's take: This would make two player that Avs have signed that were recipients of a buyout. And they also signed Tucker's ex-Leafs teammate Raycroft as well.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Blackhawks and Senators swapping goalies?
TSN is reporting a rumor that Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray and Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon were considering a crazy trade that would involve swapping goaltenders Martin Gerber and Ray Emery for Nikolai Khabibulin and Patrick Lalime.
The Detroit Red Wings have made several offers to their impending free agents. The Wings would like to sign forward Dan Cleary to a long-term deal for $2.5 million a season, but he could earn more on the open market. Defenseman Andreas Lilja has been offered a two-year deal worth a little more than $1 million a season. Defenseman Chris Chelios will be offered another one-year deal after the season.
The club hopes to sign forward Henrik Zetterberg to a long-term deal for five or seven years in the neighborhood of $7 million a season during the first week of July. He has one year left on a deal that averages $2.65 million a season and can't be signed to an extension until July 1. Source
There are rumours that Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller could be moving to another team next year. Miller does not seem to be in a hurry to negotiate. Miller earns $2.5 million this year, and will eran to $3.5 million next season, the last in his three-year deal. A report in The Buffalo News has suggested the goaltender would be looking for a six-year contract worth around $41 million. Source
The acquisition of Cristobal Huet by the Washington Capitals have upset goaltender Olaf Kolzig, who is a UFA this summer. "I guess I'll talk with my wife about what we want to do next year or the year after." said Kolzig. He will most likely move to a new team in the summer. Source
The Detroit Red Wings have made several offers to their impending free agents. The Wings would like to sign forward Dan Cleary to a long-term deal for $2.5 million a season, but he could earn more on the open market. Defenseman Andreas Lilja has been offered a two-year deal worth a little more than $1 million a season. Defenseman Chris Chelios will be offered another one-year deal after the season.
The club hopes to sign forward Henrik Zetterberg to a long-term deal for five or seven years in the neighborhood of $7 million a season during the first week of July. He has one year left on a deal that averages $2.65 million a season and can't be signed to an extension until July 1. Source
There are rumours that Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller could be moving to another team next year. Miller does not seem to be in a hurry to negotiate. Miller earns $2.5 million this year, and will eran to $3.5 million next season, the last in his three-year deal. A report in The Buffalo News has suggested the goaltender would be looking for a six-year contract worth around $41 million. Source
The acquisition of Cristobal Huet by the Washington Capitals have upset goaltender Olaf Kolzig, who is a UFA this summer. "I guess I'll talk with my wife about what we want to do next year or the year after." said Kolzig. He will most likely move to a new team in the summer. Source
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
NHL trade deadline round-up: Part 2
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Wade Belak to the Florida Panthers for a 5th round pick in 2008.
The Leafs also traded defenseman Hal Gill to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2nd round pick in 2008 and a 5th round pick in 2009.
The Leafs also traded forward Chad Kilger to the Florida Panthers for a 3rd round pick in 2008.
The Florida Panthers traded defenseman Ruslan Salei to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Karlis Skrastins and 3rd round pick in 2008.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded defenseman Adam Foote to the Colorado Avalanche for for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2008 or 2009, depending if Colorado makes it in the playoffs. The Jackets would get another conditional 4th round pick in 2009 if Foote re-signs with the Avs.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Sergei Fedorov to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Ted Ruth.
The Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals for a 2nd round pick in 2009.
The Washington Capitals traded forward Matt Pettinger to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Matt Cooke.
The Leafs also traded defenseman Hal Gill to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2nd round pick in 2008 and a 5th round pick in 2009.
The Leafs also traded forward Chad Kilger to the Florida Panthers for a 3rd round pick in 2008.
The Florida Panthers traded defenseman Ruslan Salei to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Karlis Skrastins and 3rd round pick in 2008.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded defenseman Adam Foote to the Colorado Avalanche for for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2008 or 2009, depending if Colorado makes it in the playoffs. The Jackets would get another conditional 4th round pick in 2009 if Foote re-signs with the Avs.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Sergei Fedorov to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Ted Ruth.
The Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals for a 2nd round pick in 2009.
The Washington Capitals traded forward Matt Pettinger to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Matt Cooke.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Marleau to Toronto?
The following rumours are from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr. has inquired about Patrick Marleau. The San Jose Sharks are believed to be shopping him. Marleau's no-movement clause kicks in on Jan 1, 2008.
There are whispers the Ottawa Senators contacted the Pittsburgh Penguins about Gary Roberts or Colby Armstrong a month ago. The word is Pittsburgh wanted Antoine Vermette in return because the team is looking for a winger to play with Sidney Crosby. Pens GM Ray Shero believes Vermette could be a nice fit.
Jarret Stoll's name has been tossed around in the rumor mill, and it looks like the latest rumor has him sent to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Gilbert Brule. The Edmonton Oilers made Stoll a healthy scratch on Friday.
The Montreal Canadiens are "sniffing" around to see if there is a market for Cristobal Huet.
Marc Crawford's tenure as LA Kings head coach could be on thin ice. Rumour has it Kings GM Dean Lombardi is feeling pressure from ownership to get results and Crawford might not be the right fit for young players.
The Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators could be preparing trade offers for Marian Hossa if the Atlanta Thrashers don't sign him to an extension.
The Thrashers have claimed Mark Recchi on re-entry waivers from the Penguins.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr. has inquired about Patrick Marleau. The San Jose Sharks are believed to be shopping him. Marleau's no-movement clause kicks in on Jan 1, 2008.
There are whispers the Ottawa Senators contacted the Pittsburgh Penguins about Gary Roberts or Colby Armstrong a month ago. The word is Pittsburgh wanted Antoine Vermette in return because the team is looking for a winger to play with Sidney Crosby. Pens GM Ray Shero believes Vermette could be a nice fit.
Jarret Stoll's name has been tossed around in the rumor mill, and it looks like the latest rumor has him sent to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Gilbert Brule. The Edmonton Oilers made Stoll a healthy scratch on Friday.
The Montreal Canadiens are "sniffing" around to see if there is a market for Cristobal Huet.
Marc Crawford's tenure as LA Kings head coach could be on thin ice. Rumour has it Kings GM Dean Lombardi is feeling pressure from ownership to get results and Crawford might not be the right fit for young players.
The Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators could be preparing trade offers for Marian Hossa if the Atlanta Thrashers don't sign him to an extension.
The Thrashers have claimed Mark Recchi on re-entry waivers from the Penguins.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Sunday rumours from the Ottawa Sun
These rumours are courtesy of Bruce Garrioch, hockey writer for the Ottawa Sun:
If the Toronto Maple Leafs are out of the playoffs by the trade deadline, it's possible that Mats Sundin might ask to be traded to a contender. It's believed that the Swedish contingent on the Detroit Red Wings have told Sundin that he would be more than welcome to join them.
There's a chance that Dale Hunter, the coach of the OHL London Knights, could be hired by the Washington Capitals at the end of the season. Garrioch is also speculating that GM George McPhee could be replaced by ex-Stars GM Doug Armstrong.
GM Jacques Martin of the Florida Panthers is looking for a defenseman and a winger. It's believed he is looking at Ottawa Senators forward Antoine Vermette.
GM Jay Feaster is looking to shop Marc Denis, but there haven't been any takers.
Are the LA Kings going to send Rob Blake to a contender before the trade deadline? Sources say he'll likely have the option and many believe if that's the case, there will be several teams calling GM Dean Lombardi.
There's a lot of "talk" that Cristobal Huet will not finish the season with the Montreal Canadiens. He is a UFA at the end of the year.
If the Toronto Maple Leafs are out of the playoffs by the trade deadline, it's possible that Mats Sundin might ask to be traded to a contender. It's believed that the Swedish contingent on the Detroit Red Wings have told Sundin that he would be more than welcome to join them.
There's a chance that Dale Hunter, the coach of the OHL London Knights, could be hired by the Washington Capitals at the end of the season. Garrioch is also speculating that GM George McPhee could be replaced by ex-Stars GM Doug Armstrong.
GM Jacques Martin of the Florida Panthers is looking for a defenseman and a winger. It's believed he is looking at Ottawa Senators forward Antoine Vermette.
GM Jay Feaster is looking to shop Marc Denis, but there haven't been any takers.
Are the LA Kings going to send Rob Blake to a contender before the trade deadline? Sources say he'll likely have the option and many believe if that's the case, there will be several teams calling GM Dean Lombardi.
There's a lot of "talk" that Cristobal Huet will not finish the season with the Montreal Canadiens. He is a UFA at the end of the year.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Forsberg injury update, goalies being moved?
Peter Forsberg's doctor has not given up hope on correcting Foppa's foot problem. Bertil Romanus, who performed the operation on Forsberg's foot in June, believes that there is a "possibility that the problem can be corrected." Romanus and Foppa spoke on Tuesday and both agreed that the doctor m
ust examine the foot before any further decisions can be made. However, Romanus is currently vacationing in Phoenix and will not return to Sweden for 3 more weeks. It is not known if Forsberg will fly out to the United States to see him. Source
According to radio reports in Montreal, there is some speculation that the Pittsburgh Penguins have inquired about the availablity of Cristobal Huet and Michael Ryder. The Penguins have been rumoured for sometime to be looking for goaltending help.
Marty York of Metro News is reporting that the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning "have contacted the Dallas Stars in recent days in efforts to acquire veteran Marty Turco. " Source
Various sources have confirmed that Eric Lindros will announce his retirement at a press conference on Thursday.
The lawyer for Steve Moore has rejected a $350,000 offer to settle the player's $15-million lawsuit against Todd Bertuzzi and the former parent company of the Vancouver Canucks, according to recently filed documents in Ontario Superior Court. Source
ust examine the foot before any further decisions can be made. However, Romanus is currently vacationing in Phoenix and will not return to Sweden for 3 more weeks. It is not known if Forsberg will fly out to the United States to see him. SourceAccording to radio reports in Montreal, there is some speculation that the Pittsburgh Penguins have inquired about the availablity of Cristobal Huet and Michael Ryder. The Penguins have been rumoured for sometime to be looking for goaltending help.
Marty York of Metro News is reporting that the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning "have contacted the Dallas Stars in recent days in efforts to acquire veteran Marty Turco. " Source
Various sources have confirmed that Eric Lindros will announce his retirement at a press conference on Thursday.
The lawyer for Steve Moore has rejected a $350,000 offer to settle the player's $15-million lawsuit against Todd Bertuzzi and the former parent company of the Vancouver Canucks, according to recently filed documents in Ontario Superior Court. Source
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