The Ottawa Senators have officially bought out the contract of goalie Ray Emery, making him an unrestricted free agent. Emery signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract in July of 2007 and has two years and $6.75 million remaining on his contract. Under CBA rules, the Senators are on the hook for one-third of Emery's remaining salary, $2.25 million. That amount will be spread across twice the length of the remaining years of the contract, resulting in a cap hit of slightly less than $600,000 for the next four years. Brochu's take: The Senators couldn't find a trade partner for the troubled netminder, but some team will pick him up. Emery also has the option to play in Europe.
Los Angeles Kings goale Dan Cloutier was expected to be bought out over the weekend but, according to CKNW Radio in Vancouver, a source is claiming that if the former Canucks goalie is injured, the team cannot complete the move, and will be force to pay his $3 million salary for the 2008-2009 NHL season. Brochu's take: Cloutier and "injuries" go together like ham and eggs. I expect some sort of grievance will be filed to the NHLPA for this.
Three players have been put on waivers by their teams for the purpose of being bought out if they clear waivers tomorrow at noon: Washington Capitals forward Ben Clymer and Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Hamilton and David Tanabe. Brochu's take: There are rumors that the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers have interest in Hamilton has a power play specialist.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed defenseman Shea Weber to a three-year, $13.5 million contract extension.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Vaclav Prospal to a four-year, $14 million contract extension. Source
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed forward Andrew Ladd to a two-year, $3.1 million contract. Source
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
NHL trade deadline round-up: Part 3
The New York Rangers traded forward Marcel Hossa and goaltending prospect Al Montoya to the Phoenix Coyotes for forwards Fredrik Sjostrom and Josh Gratton, goaltender David LeNeveu and a conditional draft pick in 2009.
The St. Louis Blues traded defenseman Christian Backman to the New York Rangers for 4th round pick in 2008.
The St. Louis Blues traded defenseman Bryce Salvador to the New Jersey Devils for forward Cam Janssen.
The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Tuomo Ruutu to the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Andrew Ladd.
The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Martin Lapointe to the Ottawa Senators for a 6th round pick in 2008.
The St. Louis Blues traded defenseman Christian Backman to the New York Rangers for 4th round pick in 2008.
The St. Louis Blues traded defenseman Bryce Salvador to the New Jersey Devils for forward Cam Janssen.
The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Tuomo Ruutu to the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Andrew Ladd.
The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Martin Lapointe to the Ottawa Senators for a 6th round pick in 2008.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Canucks, Flames scouting Leafs
According to the Vancouver Province, the Vancouver Canucks sent two scouts to the Toronto Maple Leafs-Carolina Hurricanes game on Tuesday. The Calgary Flames also sent two scouts, along with several others from other teams. It's believed that both teams are keeping a close eye on which players will be available, and also keeping an eye on Mats Sundin. The Canucks could fit Sundin under their cap, but would have to trade somebody off the roster to do that. It's rumoured they are looking closely at Alex Steen and Darcy Tucker. There are also reports that they are interested in Andrew Ladd. Source
Sportsnet's Hockeycentral panel adds that the Flames could be looking at Tucker as well as veteran forward Boyd Devereaux.
The Daily Herald is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks may be trying to trade goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin. However, Khabibulin's large contract and inconsistent play may prevent him from moving. Source
Sportsnet's Hockeycentral panel adds that the Flames could be looking at Tucker as well as veteran forward Boyd Devereaux.
The Daily Herald is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks may be trying to trade goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin. However, Khabibulin's large contract and inconsistent play may prevent him from moving. Source
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Liles for Ladd?, Joseph update
According to a report in the Raleigh News and Observer, the Carolina Hurricanes have targeted Colorado Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles as their answer to a power-play quarterback. The Hurricanes would love to unload forward Andrew Ladd. Source
The media in Toronto senses blood in the water and there could be a lot of personnel movement in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The Globe and Mail is reporting that GM John Ferguson Jr. will be fired this season, possibly as early as next week. The board will conduct an emergency meeting today or tomorrow, where issues of trades and the future of Ferguson and coach Paul Maurice will be discussed.
The Leafs have also claimed forward Dominic Moore off waivers from the Minnesota Wild.
TSN is reporting that goaltender Curtis Joseph is down to two teams for which he may sign with. The Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks have emerged as front-runners in the Joseph sweepstakes. **3:13 PST update** TSN is now reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers have made late inquiries about CuJo, which could delay his decision by a few days. Source
The media in Toronto senses blood in the water and there could be a lot of personnel movement in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The Globe and Mail is reporting that GM John Ferguson Jr. will be fired this season, possibly as early as next week. The board will conduct an emergency meeting today or tomorrow, where issues of trades and the future of Ferguson and coach Paul Maurice will be discussed.
The Leafs have also claimed forward Dominic Moore off waivers from the Minnesota Wild.
TSN is reporting that goaltender Curtis Joseph is down to two teams for which he may sign with. The Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks have emerged as front-runners in the Joseph sweepstakes. **3:13 PST update** TSN is now reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers have made late inquiries about CuJo, which could delay his decision by a few days. Source
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Hurricanes interested in Ryder?
It was reported on CJAD radio in Montreal that the Carolina Hurricanes are interested in Michael Ryder. During the Canadiens game, one of the Carolina scouts asked about Ryder. The rumor is that the Canes would send back Andrew Ladd and a draft pick.
On CKNW radio in Vancouver, Rick Quinton reported in his rumour round-up that the San Jose Sharks are shopping Steve Bernier. The Sharks have been in the rumor mill lately because they have been under-performing.
Poll Results:
Who is the best offensive player in the NHL right now?
Total votes: 281
On CKNW radio in Vancouver, Rick Quinton reported in his rumour round-up that the San Jose Sharks are shopping Steve Bernier. The Sharks have been in the rumor mill lately because they have been under-performing.
Poll Results:
Who is the best offensive player in the NHL right now?
Vincent Lecavalier | 128 (45%) |
Henrik Zetterberg | 42 (14%) |
Sidney Crosby | 43 (15%) |
Ilya Kovalchuk | 26 (9%) |
Alex Ovechkin | 17 (6%) |
Daniel Alfredsson | 7 (2%) |
Other | 18 (6%) |
Total votes: 281
Monday, November 26, 2007
Fleury for Liles, Ladd available?
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post is reporting that he has a "trade hunch" that the Colorado Avalanche are trying to acquire goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is speculating that the Avs would send John-Michael Liles the other way. The Avalanche sent two scouts to the Ottawa Senators-Pittsburgh Penguins game last week. Liles will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
John Forslund of WRAL.com is reporting that the Carolina Hurricanes are desperately looking for a puck-moving defenseman and they may be willing to trade Andrew Ladd to get him. The Hurricanes are looking to change the dynamic of their team, as well as to fulfill their need for a power play quarterback. Source
Jaroslav Modry has been granted a leave of absence due to a serious illness to Modry's father. The LA Kings have given Modrý as much time as he needs as he returns to the Czech Republic to be with his father.
There are rumors that the NHL will take disciplinary action against the Philadelphia Flyers for yet another questionable hit on Monday. Scott Hartnell checked Andrew Alberts into the boards in the Flyers-Bruins game, and Hartnell was assessed a 5 minute boarding penalty and a game misconduct. Alberts left the game with an unspecified head injury and will be evaluated on Tuesday. Source
John Forslund of WRAL.com is reporting that the Carolina Hurricanes are desperately looking for a puck-moving defenseman and they may be willing to trade Andrew Ladd to get him. The Hurricanes are looking to change the dynamic of their team, as well as to fulfill their need for a power play quarterback. Source
Jaroslav Modry has been granted a leave of absence due to a serious illness to Modry's father. The LA Kings have given Modrý as much time as he needs as he returns to the Czech Republic to be with his father.
There are rumors that the NHL will take disciplinary action against the Philadelphia Flyers for yet another questionable hit on Monday. Scott Hartnell checked Andrew Alberts into the boards in the Flyers-Bruins game, and Hartnell was assessed a 5 minute boarding penalty and a game misconduct. Alberts left the game with an unspecified head injury and will be evaluated on Tuesday. Source
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