The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ron Wilson have agreed to terms on a four-year, $6.5 million. Wilson is in Toronto meeting with interim GM Cliff Fletcher Monday night and an official announcement is expected Tuesday. Brochu's take: This has only stoked the fires that Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke will take over the GM duties in Toronto in one years time. Source
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Dan Jancevski to a two-year, two way deal. At the NHL level, Jancevski will receive $525,000 in 2008-09 and $550,000 in 2009-10, while he will make $225,000 and $250,000 if he is to play the two seasons at the AHL level.
The Stars have also re-signed forward Toby Petersen to a two-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Maxim Lapierre to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Colby Genoway has left the Vancouver Canucks organization and has signed with Swedish club Mora for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Phoenix Coyotes forward Niko Kapanen has signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. Source
There are rumors that Swiss club Kloten Flyers are pursuing Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Locke. Source
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Monday, June 09, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Habs, Canucks after Hossa?
According to Metro News, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marian Hossa will not be re-signing with the club, and the leading contenders to sign the free agent forward are the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have fired coach John Tortorella. Tortorella had one year remaining on his contract. Barry Melrose continues to be rumored as the new head coach. Brochu's take: This has been rumoured for the longest time. GM Jay Feaster did not deny the Melrose rumor, but only stated that he has a list of names he will take to the new ownership.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Dennis Persson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. He is close to signing a multi-year contract with Finnish club KalPa Kuopio. Kapanen owns 50.5% of the shares of KalPa and is also chairman of the organization. His contract has been terminated mutually but the Flyers will continue to hold his NHL rights.
Anaheim Ducks forward Jason King has left the organization and will play with Adler Mannheim of the German DEL. Source
The New York Rangers have signed forward Tomas Zaborsky to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have fired coach John Tortorella. Tortorella had one year remaining on his contract. Barry Melrose continues to be rumored as the new head coach. Brochu's take: This has been rumoured for the longest time. GM Jay Feaster did not deny the Melrose rumor, but only stated that he has a list of names he will take to the new ownership.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Dennis Persson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. He is close to signing a multi-year contract with Finnish club KalPa Kuopio. Kapanen owns 50.5% of the shares of KalPa and is also chairman of the organization. His contract has been terminated mutually but the Flyers will continue to hold his NHL rights.
Anaheim Ducks forward Jason King has left the organization and will play with Adler Mannheim of the German DEL. Source
The New York Rangers have signed forward Tomas Zaborsky to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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