Pre-Lockout Signings for Sept 16, 2012

So on the day of the NHL Lockout of 2012, there were a rash of signings:

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Evander Kane to a six-year, $31.5 million contract extension.

The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Milan Lucic to a three-year, $18 million contract extension.

The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed forward Alex Burrows to a four-year, $18 million contract extension.

The Nashville Predators have re-signed defenseman Kevin Klein to a five-year, $14.5 million contract extension.

The New York Islanders have re-signed forward Matt Martin to a four-year, $4 million contract extension.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a five-year, $20 million contract extension.

The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Tyler Ennis to a two-year, $5.625 million contract extension.

The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forward Shane Doan to a four-year, $21.2 million contract.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to a six-year, $23.8 million contract extension.

The Dallas Stars have re-signed goalie Kari Lehtonen to a five-year, $29.5 million contract extension.

Look for my huge European rumor and signings update, as many NHLers have signed contract with European teams.

Hockey and NHL rumors for Oct 8, 2009

The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Brad May to a one-year, $500,000 contract.

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Aaron Johnson to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Kyle Greentree.

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Milan Lucic to a 3-year, $12.25 million contract extension. Brochu's take: While Lucic is a good player, I don't think he's worth 4 million a year. My estimation is that he will top out at 20-25 goals.

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Dave Scatchard to a one-year, two-way deal.

NHL and Hockey Rumors for Jan 27, 2009

According to Sportsnet, the Ottawa Senators will either trade Martin Gerber or send him to the AHL on Tuesday. GM Bryan Murray confirmed that one team has had interest in Gerber, and that team is believed to be the Calgary Flames, who are looking for some goalie insurance. Brochu's take: Murray noted that he didn't want to take much salary back. The Sens may have to sweeten the deal with a draft pick.

The Chicago Daily Herald is reporting that the Blackhawks could be looking to add some veteran depth to their lineup. Possible targets could be New York Islanders forwards Bill Guerin, Mike Sillinger and Doug Weight, Los Angeles Kings forward Kyle Calder, Senators forward Chris Neil, and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nik Antropov. Brochu's take: The Islanders are rumored to be conducting a fire sale, so all those forwards could be had. Not sure why the Hawks would look at Calder again, since he hasn't done much in LA. Source

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is that Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke will make a "hard run" at Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester.

Boston.com is reporting that the Boston Bruins could be after Bouwmeester as well, but it would cost either forwards Milan Lucic or Blake Wheeler to get him. The Bruins are looking for a top-4 defenseman. Brochu's take: If they trade Lucic, there will be a riot in Boston. And Wheeler is signed to a nice deal, and you just don't give up on young assets in today's NHL salary world. Source