With Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding out for the season, there have been rumors swirling as to what the Wild will do with their backup situation. Free agent goalie Jose Theodore's agent Don Meehan has contacted the Wild to see if they are interested in his client. As well, there are rumors that the Wild are looking at San Jose Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss. Brochu's take: It's surprising that Theodore wasn't even given a tryout by any NHL team. His experience could be a good compliment to Nicklas Backstrom. Source
The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Mike Mottau to a two-year, $1.6 million contract.
The Islanders have also invited several players late to their training camp, as forwards Dean McAmmond, Krys Kolanos, Jed Ortmeyer, defenseman Anders Eriksson, and goalie Manny Legace have been given professional tryout contracts.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Luke Walker to an entry-level contract.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Notable Camp Invitees
A bit slow in the rumor front, so I'll just have an update on some notable camp invitees:
The Anaheim Ducks have invited forward Kyle Calder.
The Atlanta Thrashers have invited goalie Manny Legace and forward Dan Fritsche.
The New York Rangers have invited defenseman Kyle McLaren.
The St. Louis Blues have invited defenseman Darryl Sydor.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited goalie Dan Cloutier. Brochu's take: The irony in this is too great to ignore.
The Florida Panthers have invited defensemen Martin Skoula and Christian Backman.
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited forwards Blair Betts and Mark Bell.
The Minnesota Wild have invited defenseman Andy Hilbert.
The Anaheim Ducks have invited forward Kyle Calder.
The Atlanta Thrashers have invited goalie Manny Legace and forward Dan Fritsche.
The New York Rangers have invited defenseman Kyle McLaren.
The St. Louis Blues have invited defenseman Darryl Sydor.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited goalie Dan Cloutier. Brochu's take: The irony in this is too great to ignore.
The Florida Panthers have invited defensemen Martin Skoula and Christian Backman.
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited forwards Blair Betts and Mark Bell.
The Minnesota Wild have invited defenseman Andy Hilbert.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for April 13, 2009
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Johan Franzen to a 11-year, $43 million contract extension, with an annual $3.9 million salary cap hit. Brochu's take: The contract is front-loaded, with the last few years of the contract at around $1 million. These long term contracts do scare me though. We've seen a few now, but there's no knowing what these players will be 5-6 years down the road. Source
According to the New York Post, the New Jersey Devils are frontrunners to land free agent defenseman Matt Gilroy. Gilroy just won the NCAA championship this weekend with Boston University, and is now free to have contract talks with NHL teams. Source
Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has stepped down as head coach. Lemaire has said he wants to remain in hockey and will seek another position in the NHL. He will not be returning to the Wild in any capacity. Brochu's take: There have been rumors that the players were no longer paying any attention to him. Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Toronto Star is reporting that the Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars are the "leading contenders" to sign free agent goalie Jonas Gustavsson. Gustavsson led Farjestad to the Swedish Elite League title this season. The 6-foot-3, 24-year-old goalie had a 1.96 goals-against average and .932 save percentage in 42 games. Source
According to Russian sources, St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace has received offers from two KHL teams, but wants to secure an NHL job for the 2009-2010 season. Source
Reports in Sweden are saying that SEL club Rogle may be interested in signing San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Vesce for next season. Source
According to the New York Post, the New Jersey Devils are frontrunners to land free agent defenseman Matt Gilroy. Gilroy just won the NCAA championship this weekend with Boston University, and is now free to have contract talks with NHL teams. Source
Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has stepped down as head coach. Lemaire has said he wants to remain in hockey and will seek another position in the NHL. He will not be returning to the Wild in any capacity. Brochu's take: There have been rumors that the players were no longer paying any attention to him. Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Toronto Star is reporting that the Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars are the "leading contenders" to sign free agent goalie Jonas Gustavsson. Gustavsson led Farjestad to the Swedish Elite League title this season. The 6-foot-3, 24-year-old goalie had a 1.96 goals-against average and .932 save percentage in 42 games. Source
According to Russian sources, St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace has received offers from two KHL teams, but wants to secure an NHL job for the 2009-2010 season. Source
Reports in Sweden are saying that SEL club Rogle may be interested in signing San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Vesce for next season. Source
Sunday, February 08, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 8, 2009
It's Sunday, so it must be time for Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
According to "league sources", the Florida Panthers are leaning towards keeping defenseman Jay Bouwmeester instead of trading him at the trade deadline. If the Panthers, don't make the playoffs, it's believed that GM Jacques Martin will be fired by owner Alan Cohen. League sources say the Philadelphia Flyers may have been asked to discuss a deal that included top prospect forward James van Riemsdyk and forward Scott Hartnell in exchange for the rights to Bouwmeester. Brochu's take: Garrioch and his league sources. Just because van Riemsdyk had a bad tournament, they're going to trade him? That just doesn't make sense.
The Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings have all called Martin about the impending unrestricted free agent. Garrioch believes that Bouwmeester will sign with Edmonton in the summer. Brochu's take: Bouwmeester has said that he doesn't like to play in Edmonton, and would like to play for a winner.
There's "talk" that the New York Rangers could fire head coach Tom Renney soon and replace him with Pat Quinn.
The talk is the Montreal Canadiens are getting tired of Alexei Kovalev and his disappearing acts. Kovalev has played a valuable role this season, but not consistently. Nobody would be surprised to see him moved soon. Brochu's take: I would be surprised, Bruce.
Garrioch believes that the St. Louis Blues will put goalie Manny Legace on re-entry waivers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets would pick him. Brochu's take: This is possible, but not too many big-name contracts have been claimed off re-entry waivers.
According to "league sources", the Florida Panthers are leaning towards keeping defenseman Jay Bouwmeester instead of trading him at the trade deadline. If the Panthers, don't make the playoffs, it's believed that GM Jacques Martin will be fired by owner Alan Cohen. League sources say the Philadelphia Flyers may have been asked to discuss a deal that included top prospect forward James van Riemsdyk and forward Scott Hartnell in exchange for the rights to Bouwmeester. Brochu's take: Garrioch and his league sources. Just because van Riemsdyk had a bad tournament, they're going to trade him? That just doesn't make sense.
The Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings have all called Martin about the impending unrestricted free agent. Garrioch believes that Bouwmeester will sign with Edmonton in the summer. Brochu's take: Bouwmeester has said that he doesn't like to play in Edmonton, and would like to play for a winner.
There's "talk" that the New York Rangers could fire head coach Tom Renney soon and replace him with Pat Quinn.
The talk is the Montreal Canadiens are getting tired of Alexei Kovalev and his disappearing acts. Kovalev has played a valuable role this season, but not consistently. Nobody would be surprised to see him moved soon. Brochu's take: I would be surprised, Bruce.
Garrioch believes that the St. Louis Blues will put goalie Manny Legace on re-entry waivers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets would pick him. Brochu's take: This is possible, but not too many big-name contracts have been claimed off re-entry waivers.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 7, 2009
The Washington Capitals have claimed defenseman Staffan Kronwall off re-entry waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The St. Louis Blues have placed goalie Manny Legace on waivers, with the intention to send him to the AHL. Brochu's take: Hmm, didn't see this coming. There's a small possibility that the Detroit Red Wings might pick him up.
According to New York reports, the Rangers are looking to re-acquiring forward Sean Avery from the Dallas Stars. GM Glen Sather accompanied the team to Dallas to speak with Stars co-GM Les Jackson. Avery is about to come off a "behaviour modification" program, and would be eligible to play in the NHL soon. The plan is put Avery on waivers, assign him to the Rangers AHL affiliate in Hartford, and see if he fits into the plan. Then, the Stars would call him up through re-entry waivers, and the Rangers would pick him up and pay half the salary owed to Avery. Brochu's take: A complicated plan, this is. The Stars don't have an AHL affiliate at the moment. If this was to take place, the Rangers are assuming that no other NHL team will pick up Avery on waivers. Rumors are that this is not necessarily the case. Source
Rumours continue to swirl that the Toronto Maple Leafs will trade goaltender Vesa Toskala at the trade deadline. This has come on the heels that both the coach and GM have called him out in consecutive days. Brochu's take: The market for goalies that don't perform to their contract is obviously low. But I think GM Brian Burke can still get a 2nd or 3rd round pick for him. The Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames are looking for goaltending depth.
The St. Louis Blues have placed goalie Manny Legace on waivers, with the intention to send him to the AHL. Brochu's take: Hmm, didn't see this coming. There's a small possibility that the Detroit Red Wings might pick him up.
According to New York reports, the Rangers are looking to re-acquiring forward Sean Avery from the Dallas Stars. GM Glen Sather accompanied the team to Dallas to speak with Stars co-GM Les Jackson. Avery is about to come off a "behaviour modification" program, and would be eligible to play in the NHL soon. The plan is put Avery on waivers, assign him to the Rangers AHL affiliate in Hartford, and see if he fits into the plan. Then, the Stars would call him up through re-entry waivers, and the Rangers would pick him up and pay half the salary owed to Avery. Brochu's take: A complicated plan, this is. The Stars don't have an AHL affiliate at the moment. If this was to take place, the Rangers are assuming that no other NHL team will pick up Avery on waivers. Rumors are that this is not necessarily the case. Source
Rumours continue to swirl that the Toronto Maple Leafs will trade goaltender Vesa Toskala at the trade deadline. This has come on the heels that both the coach and GM have called him out in consecutive days. Brochu's take: The market for goalies that don't perform to their contract is obviously low. But I think GM Brian Burke can still get a 2nd or 3rd round pick for him. The Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames are looking for goaltending depth.
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