According to Insider Trading on TSN, the Dallas Stars are looking to unload veterans Ray Whitney and Sergei Gonchar.
The Vancouver Canucks are interested in Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly. O'Reilly will be eligible to be traded near the NHL trade deadline.
The Carolina Hurricanes have made Tuomo Ruutu, Jiri Tlusty, Riley Nash, Drayson Bowman and Brett Bellemore available to all NHL teams.
The Canucks are also looking to trade forward Dale Weise.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made Keith Aulie and Tom Pyatt available.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed defenseman Rostislav Klesla on waivers.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014
Sunday, September 23, 2012
More signings in Europe
New York Islanders defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky has signed with HC Slovan Bratislava. (Bratislava play in the KHL.)
Calgary Flames forward Jiri Hudler and Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek has signed with HC Lev Praha. (Lev Praha play in the KHL)
CZECH REPUBLIC
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla has signed with HC Trinec.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Michael Frolik has signed with KLH Chomutov.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Roman Polak has signed with HC Vitkovice.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl has signed with HC Pardubice.
SLOVAKIA
Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar has signed with SHK 37 Piestany.
AHL
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Brett Lebda has signed with the Rockford IceHogs.
Calgary Flames forward Jiri Hudler and Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek has signed with HC Lev Praha. (Lev Praha play in the KHL)
CZECH REPUBLIC
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla has signed with HC Trinec.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Michael Frolik has signed with KLH Chomutov.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Roman Polak has signed with HC Vitkovice.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl has signed with HC Pardubice.
SLOVAKIA
Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar has signed with SHK 37 Piestany.
AHL
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Brett Lebda has signed with the Rockford IceHogs.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 20, 2010
Here's a bit of a rumor roundup from the weekend:
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Matt Beleskey to a two-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Columbus Post Dispatch is reporting that the Blue Jackets are considering acquiring Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray. Souray remains in limbo after being barred from attending the Oilers' training camp. Brochu's take: Edmonton and Columbus have been frequent trading partners lately, so it's very possible that he could move there. Defenseman Rostislav Klesla has bee mentioned in some trade rumors as well. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have invited Mark Parrish to training camp.
The New Jersey Devils have extended an invitation to training camp to forward Adam Mair.
The Florida Panthers have invited Nick Tarnasky to training camp.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek has left the NHL and signed with HC Trinec in the Czech Republic.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Matt Beleskey to a two-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Columbus Post Dispatch is reporting that the Blue Jackets are considering acquiring Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray. Souray remains in limbo after being barred from attending the Oilers' training camp. Brochu's take: Edmonton and Columbus have been frequent trading partners lately, so it's very possible that he could move there. Defenseman Rostislav Klesla has bee mentioned in some trade rumors as well. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have invited Mark Parrish to training camp.
The New Jersey Devils have extended an invitation to training camp to forward Adam Mair.
The Florida Panthers have invited Nick Tarnasky to training camp.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek has left the NHL and signed with HC Trinec in the Czech Republic.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Oct 5, 2009
Sorry again for not updating, but here we go!
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Dominic Moore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Rostislav Klesla to a 4-year, $11.9 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a pretty good deal for an underrated defenseman, and should clear the trade rumors that surround him constantly.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Loui Eriksson to a 6-year, $25.5 million. Brochu's take: Should Eriksson reach 40 goal potential, this deal will be a steal. Even if he keeps his current rate of production, it's a smart deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goalie Cam Ward to a 6-year, $37.8 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a lot of money. Ward has won a Cup, but is he really worth +6 million a year?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Carter Ashton to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Dominic Moore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Rostislav Klesla to a 4-year, $11.9 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a pretty good deal for an underrated defenseman, and should clear the trade rumors that surround him constantly.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Loui Eriksson to a 6-year, $25.5 million. Brochu's take: Should Eriksson reach 40 goal potential, this deal will be a steal. Even if he keeps his current rate of production, it's a smart deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goalie Cam Ward to a 6-year, $37.8 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a lot of money. Ward has won a Cup, but is he really worth +6 million a year?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Carter Ashton to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Monday, February 23, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 24, 2009
According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Blue Jackets are interested in Buffalo Sabres forward Tim Connolly. The Sabres are willing to trade the forward, because he is due to be an unrestricted free agent in the summer, and it's unlikely that they will re-sign the injury troubled centre. Brochu's take: Connolly would be a good fit in Columbus, as they are still looking for a centre for their top two lines.
Pittsburgh Penguins scouts have been following the Blue Jackets closely lately. Also, Jackets scouts have been attending several Tampa Bay Lightning games. The most rumored names being tossed around are defenseman Rostislav Klesla and forward Jeff Halpern. Source
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, there is a "very good chance" that the Anaheim Ducks will trade Chris Pronger at some point. Teams such as the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames and several other teams are monitoring the situation closely. McKenzie also believes that the Ducks could shop Chris Kunitz to get some salary cap space in the summer. Brochu's take: All those teams McKenzie mentions have some serious cap issues IF they want to bring Pronger in. And something tells me Pronger doesn't want to go back to Alberta. Source
The New York Rangers have officially announced John Tortorella as the new head coach, but McKenzie's blog states that "sources say there may have been other potentially "inappropriate" contact between the Ranger organization and members of the Lightning." The NHL is investigating and while there has been much discussion between all involved parties, it's not out of the question that the Lightning will file formal tampering charges against the Rangers. Brochu's take: I think this has to do with Bolts assistant coach Mike Sullivan, who HAD a clause in his contract that stated he could leave the team to join Tortorella. I'm sure this will be settled privately unless Tampa plays hardball.
Allan Maki of the Globe and Mail is reporting that the Calgary Flames have a keen interest in re-acquiring Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris. Brochu's take: GM Don Maloney has let the league know that Morris is available, and the Flames desperately need re-inforcements. I would think a 3rd round pick would do the trick. Source
Pierre McGuire on a New York radio station stated that the Rangers are shopping forward Scott Gomez, and there is some definite interest. Brochu's take: Not dismissing McGuire's sources, but when do you remember a player with a massive contract (term and dollar value) being traded at the deadline?
Pittsburgh Penguins scouts have been following the Blue Jackets closely lately. Also, Jackets scouts have been attending several Tampa Bay Lightning games. The most rumored names being tossed around are defenseman Rostislav Klesla and forward Jeff Halpern. Source
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, there is a "very good chance" that the Anaheim Ducks will trade Chris Pronger at some point. Teams such as the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames and several other teams are monitoring the situation closely. McKenzie also believes that the Ducks could shop Chris Kunitz to get some salary cap space in the summer. Brochu's take: All those teams McKenzie mentions have some serious cap issues IF they want to bring Pronger in. And something tells me Pronger doesn't want to go back to Alberta. Source
The New York Rangers have officially announced John Tortorella as the new head coach, but McKenzie's blog states that "sources say there may have been other potentially "inappropriate" contact between the Ranger organization and members of the Lightning." The NHL is investigating and while there has been much discussion between all involved parties, it's not out of the question that the Lightning will file formal tampering charges against the Rangers. Brochu's take: I think this has to do with Bolts assistant coach Mike Sullivan, who HAD a clause in his contract that stated he could leave the team to join Tortorella. I'm sure this will be settled privately unless Tampa plays hardball.
Allan Maki of the Globe and Mail is reporting that the Calgary Flames have a keen interest in re-acquiring Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris. Brochu's take: GM Don Maloney has let the league know that Morris is available, and the Flames desperately need re-inforcements. I would think a 3rd round pick would do the trick. Source
Pierre McGuire on a New York radio station stated that the Rangers are shopping forward Scott Gomez, and there is some definite interest. Brochu's take: Not dismissing McGuire's sources, but when do you remember a player with a massive contract (term and dollar value) being traded at the deadline?
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Weekend rumor roundup for Nov 8-9, 2008
It's been a busy week for NHL rumors, so here's what's been happening this weekend:
Larry Brooks of the New York Post believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs are already shopping defenseman Jeff Finger, who was signed to a four-year, $14 million contract this past summer. Brochu's take: Finger just came off the injury list, and they want to trade him? Source
Al Strachan reported on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada intermission program "The Hotstove" that the New York Islanders are shopping forward Mike Comrie around the league. Source
Pierre LeBrun also reported that the Detroit Red Wings are close to re-signing Henrik Zetterberg. The deal is rumored to be $7 to $8 million a year and the length could be up to 10 years.
The Denver Post is reporting a rumor that the Montreal Canadiens may trade goalie Jaroslav Halak to the Colorado Avalance for defenseman Brett Clark. Brochu's take: The salary cap implications don't make much sense here. At this time, Halak is no better than Budaj or Raycroft. Source
According to Slam Sports on canoe.ca, there has been an Atlanta Thrashers scout following the last three games of the Edmonton Oilers. Brochu's take: Maybe they were looking at one of their 3 goalies? Source
Jim Matheson reports that a trade of Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Pascal Leclaire, defenceman Rostislav Klesla and either a first-round draft pick or a forward like R.J. Umberger would at "least tweak Ottawa's interest." Brochu's take: Is this a real "rumor", or is just a fantasy proposal like you see on message boards? Bloggers aren't the only ones making stuff up, folks.
Larry Brooks of the New York Post believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs are already shopping defenseman Jeff Finger, who was signed to a four-year, $14 million contract this past summer. Brochu's take: Finger just came off the injury list, and they want to trade him? Source
Al Strachan reported on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada intermission program "The Hotstove" that the New York Islanders are shopping forward Mike Comrie around the league. Source
Pierre LeBrun also reported that the Detroit Red Wings are close to re-signing Henrik Zetterberg. The deal is rumored to be $7 to $8 million a year and the length could be up to 10 years.
The Denver Post is reporting a rumor that the Montreal Canadiens may trade goalie Jaroslav Halak to the Colorado Avalance for defenseman Brett Clark. Brochu's take: The salary cap implications don't make much sense here. At this time, Halak is no better than Budaj or Raycroft. Source
According to Slam Sports on canoe.ca, there has been an Atlanta Thrashers scout following the last three games of the Edmonton Oilers. Brochu's take: Maybe they were looking at one of their 3 goalies? Source
Jim Matheson reports that a trade of Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Pascal Leclaire, defenceman Rostislav Klesla and either a first-round draft pick or a forward like R.J. Umberger would at "least tweak Ottawa's interest." Brochu's take: Is this a real "rumor", or is just a fantasy proposal like you see on message boards? Bloggers aren't the only ones making stuff up, folks.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Potential Rangers/Blue Jackets blockbuster?
Aaron Portzline reports on his Columbus Blue Jackets blog Puck-rakers that the New York Rangers and Blue Jackets have talked, but nothing is imminent. Portzline also reported that on Dec. 23, when the Blue Jackets played Nashville, Gord Clark – the Rangers’ director of player personnel – watched from high above the rink. The Rangers are said to be interested in right winger David Vyborny and a defenseman, maybe Adam Foote or Rostislav Klesla. The Blue Jackets are said to be interested in right winger Petr Prucha. Source
Larry Brooks of the New York Post is also reporting on this rumor, speculating that other players could be included in an expanded deal. The Rangers would like to get rid of the contracts of defensemen Paul Mara and Marek Malik, but would also have to include someone like forward Nigel Dawes to make up the difference. Brooks also notes that Jason Chimera could be included in any deal between the two teams. Source
There are rumors coming from Chicago that Tuomo Ruutu could be shopped by the Blackhawks to get a veteran defenseman. The plethora of young forward talent in the Chicago system has made Ruutu a valuable asset in the market.
The NHL could be returning to ESPN (ESPN2 to be accurate) for the 2008-2009 season.
Larry Brooks of the New York Post is also reporting on this rumor, speculating that other players could be included in an expanded deal. The Rangers would like to get rid of the contracts of defensemen Paul Mara and Marek Malik, but would also have to include someone like forward Nigel Dawes to make up the difference. Brooks also notes that Jason Chimera could be included in any deal between the two teams. Source
There are rumors coming from Chicago that Tuomo Ruutu could be shopped by the Blackhawks to get a veteran defenseman. The plethora of young forward talent in the Chicago system has made Ruutu a valuable asset in the market.
The NHL could be returning to ESPN (ESPN2 to be accurate) for the 2008-2009 season.
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