The Dallas Stars have re-signed restricted free agent forward James Neal to a two-year, $5.75 million contract. The Stars have also re-signed defenseman Matt Niskanen to a two-year, $3 million deal. Brochu's take: Given the Stars' ownership situation, it's paramount that these two get signed before the new season.
The Anaheim Ducks have officially signed Paul Mara to a one-year, $750,000 deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Patrick O'Sullivan to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Ducks have invited forward Stephane Veilleux to training camp.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a tryout contract.
The San Jose Sharks have invited defenseman Andreas Lilja to training camp. Brochu's take: Or was it Peter Worrell? Just kidding!
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Charles Landry to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 15, 2010
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed restricted free agent forward Bobby Ryan to a 5-year, $25.5 million contract extension. Brochu's take: Good deal for both sides. Ryan has 40 goal potential, and now the Ducks have the core signed for at least the next 3 years.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Eric Belanger to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Brochu's take: An absolute bargain. There were rumors that had signed with the Capitals, but that was unfounded.
The Boston Bruins have invited forward Brian McGrattan to training camp.
There's a rumor that the Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Paul Mara to a one-year deal.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Free agent defenseman Tom Preissing has left the NHL and signed with Karpat in the Finnish league. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Eric Belanger to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Brochu's take: An absolute bargain. There were rumors that had signed with the Capitals, but that was unfounded.
The Boston Bruins have invited forward Brian McGrattan to training camp.
There's a rumor that the Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Paul Mara to a one-year deal.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Free agent defenseman Tom Preissing has left the NHL and signed with Karpat in the Finnish league. Source
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Latest NHL Signings! Part XIV
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goalie Antero Niittymaki to a 1-year, $600,000 contract.
The New Jersey Devils have signed goalie Yann Danis to a one-year deal.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Paul Mara to a 1-year, $1.675 million contract. The Habs have also signed forward Travis Moen to a 3-year, $4.5 million contract, and have re-signed forward Kyle Chipchura to a 1-year, $500,000 contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Jay McKee to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a 1-year, $1.5 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild have come to terms with defensemen Jamie Fraser and Jaime Sifers.
The Ottawa Senators have traded goalie Alex Auld to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 6th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Tim Sestito to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional pick.
The New Jersey Devils have signed goalie Yann Danis to a one-year deal.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Paul Mara to a 1-year, $1.675 million contract. The Habs have also signed forward Travis Moen to a 3-year, $4.5 million contract, and have re-signed forward Kyle Chipchura to a 1-year, $500,000 contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Jay McKee to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a 1-year, $1.5 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild have come to terms with defensemen Jamie Fraser and Jaime Sifers.
The Ottawa Senators have traded goalie Alex Auld to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 6th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Tim Sestito to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional pick.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Sharks, Sabres, Lightning, Canucks make trades
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defensemen Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich to the San Jose Sharks for defensemen Matt Carle, Ty Wishart and first round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and a fourth round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Boyle waived his no trade clause after deciding on which deal would be best for him. Brochu's take: The Sharks gave up a lot of good young talent to get Boyle. Also, this should quiet nay-sayers about players never waiving their no trade clauses.
The Sharks also sent defenseman Craig Rivet and a seventh-round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for second-round selections in the 2009 and 2010 drafts.
The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2010 and a third round pick in 2009.
Jaromir Jagr has officially signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL for $5 million a year contract, believed to be a two-year deal with an option year.
The New York Rangers have re-signed defenseman Paul Mara to a one-year, $1.95 million contract.
The Canucks have also signed forward Mark Cullen to a contract. Terms were not disclosed.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Mikhail Grabovski to a one-year deal.
The Sharks also sent defenseman Craig Rivet and a seventh-round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for second-round selections in the 2009 and 2010 drafts.
The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2010 and a third round pick in 2009.
Jaromir Jagr has officially signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL for $5 million a year contract, believed to be a two-year deal with an option year.
The New York Rangers have re-signed defenseman Paul Mara to a one-year, $1.95 million contract.
The Canucks have also signed forward Mark Cullen to a contract. Terms were not disclosed.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Mikhail Grabovski to a one-year deal.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Rangers-Blue Jackets rumors heat up
Aaron Portzline writes on the Puck-rakers blog from the Columbus Dispatch that eight scouts were on hand to watch the Columbus Blue Jackets-LA Kings game Thursday night. Rick Kehoe of the New York Rangers is watching the Blue Jackets for the sixth or seventh time this season, while Gordie Roberts of the Montreal Canadiens was also present. You may remember that the rumours of a trade between the Jackets and Rangers were flying last week. The Blue Jackets remain interested in winger Petr Prucha, while the Rangers may be looking at Manny Malholtra, who has just returned from injury.
There was also that Sergei Fedorov to Montreal rumour a few weeks back, which you can read here. Other names in the rumor mill for both teams include defensemen Adam Foote, Marek Malik and Paul Mara.
The other teams that were represented were two scouts each from the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins, and one each from the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks. Portzline speculates that these teams probably expect the Kings and Jackets to be sellers at the trade deadline and may be doing some advance scouting. But then again, a trade may be imminent. Source
Peter Forsberg is close to skating again. TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting that Forsberg is waiting for clearance from doctors to begin skating. Foppa has still not had serious discussions with any NHL team. Sources are indicating that he would prefer to return to the Philadelphia Flyers, but both the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators could be likely destinations. Source
There was also that Sergei Fedorov to Montreal rumour a few weeks back, which you can read here. Other names in the rumor mill for both teams include defensemen Adam Foote, Marek Malik and Paul Mara.
The other teams that were represented were two scouts each from the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins, and one each from the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks. Portzline speculates that these teams probably expect the Kings and Jackets to be sellers at the trade deadline and may be doing some advance scouting. But then again, a trade may be imminent. Source
Peter Forsberg is close to skating again. TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting that Forsberg is waiting for clearance from doctors to begin skating. Foppa has still not had serious discussions with any NHL team. Sources are indicating that he would prefer to return to the Philadelphia Flyers, but both the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators could be likely destinations. Source
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Big rumour update
There are lots of trade rumors going around today, most of them from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
The Nashville Predators could look to move centre Jason Arnott.
The LA Kings are shopping defenseman Tom Preissing. The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes are interested. Garrioch also adds that Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for another blueliner to help out Zdeno Chara. The New York Rangers are also shopping Paul Mara, and Garrioch believes that he would be a good fit in Boston because he is an ex-Bruin.
If the Edmonton Oilers don't re-sign defenseman Joni Pitkanen, there is "strong belief" that he could be moved by the trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Flyers are not happy with Steve Downie and could use him as tradebait.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are interested in goaltender Ray Emery. Emery rumours continue to fly around the league.
The Ottawa Senators are still looking to move defenseman Joe Corvo.
Extension/Contract news, also from Garrioch:
Garrioch claims that sources tell him that Washington Capitals GM George McPhee "insulted" Alexander Ovechkin by offering a five-year, $37.5 million deal. Ovechkin rejected the offer and is believed to be seeking a $9-10 million a year contract.
Citing NHL agents, Garrioch claims Dion Phaneuf has turned down a 5 year, $30 million contract extension from the Calgary Flames. Phaneuf will become a RFA this summer.
The Nashville Predators could look to move centre Jason Arnott.
The LA Kings are shopping defenseman Tom Preissing. The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes are interested. Garrioch also adds that Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for another blueliner to help out Zdeno Chara. The New York Rangers are also shopping Paul Mara, and Garrioch believes that he would be a good fit in Boston because he is an ex-Bruin.
If the Edmonton Oilers don't re-sign defenseman Joni Pitkanen, there is "strong belief" that he could be moved by the trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Flyers are not happy with Steve Downie and could use him as tradebait.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are interested in goaltender Ray Emery. Emery rumours continue to fly around the league.
The Ottawa Senators are still looking to move defenseman Joe Corvo.
Extension/Contract news, also from Garrioch:
Garrioch claims that sources tell him that Washington Capitals GM George McPhee "insulted" Alexander Ovechkin by offering a five-year, $37.5 million deal. Ovechkin rejected the offer and is believed to be seeking a $9-10 million a year contract.
Citing NHL agents, Garrioch claims Dion Phaneuf has turned down a 5 year, $30 million contract extension from the Calgary Flames. Phaneuf will become a RFA this summer.
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.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Mara, Matvichuk on trade block?
Richard Matvichuk looks to have played his last game for the New Jersey Devils. GM Lou Lamoriello has announced that he will try to trade the defenseman so that he can have an opportunity to play for another team. "We've already talked to (other teams) and more than likely something will be done in the near future," Lamoriello said. Tom Gulitti is also speculating that the Devils could use the $1.368 million from Matvichuk's contract to spend on UFA Danny Markov. Source
Paul Mara may also be on the trading block. Mara has been a healthy scratch for two straight games for the New York Rangers, and seems to be in coach Tom Renney's doghouse.
According to New York sources, Jon Sim will be out for the season with a knee injury.
Jesse Boulerice could be suspended for more than 20 games for his crosscheck on Ryan Kesler. Boulerice received a match penalty for crosschecking Kesler in the face on Wednesday night, and is suspended indefinitely by the league pending review.
Paul Mara may also be on the trading block. Mara has been a healthy scratch for two straight games for the New York Rangers, and seems to be in coach Tom Renney's doghouse.
According to New York sources, Jon Sim will be out for the season with a knee injury.
Jesse Boulerice could be suspended for more than 20 games for his crosscheck on Ryan Kesler. Boulerice received a match penalty for crosschecking Kesler in the face on Wednesday night, and is suspended indefinitely by the league pending review.
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