The Calgary Flames have signed restricted free agent forward Ryan O'Reilly to a two-year, $5 million offer sheet. The Flames would have to send the Colorado Avalanche their 1st and 3rd round draft picks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The Avs have subsequently matched the offer sheet. Brochu's take: A very interesting 24 hours in this "ROR" saga. It's also believed if that had the Avs NOT matched, ROR would have to go through waivers.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed goalie Michael Leighton and forward Tom Sestito on waivers. Sestito has been claimed by the Vancouver Canucks.
The Dallas Stars have placed forward Tom Wandell on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Aaron Volpatti on waivers. Volpatti has been claimed by the Washington Capitals.
The Nashville Predators have traded forward Brian McGrattan to the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Joe Piskula.
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Friday, March 01, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 27, 2013
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Erik Cole to the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Michael Ryder and a 3rd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: Good trade for both sides. The Stars get a veteran scorer, while the Canadiens get cap relief for next season.
The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Simon Gagne to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a conditional 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Nashville Predators have placed forward Brian McGrattan on waivers.
According to Pierre LeBrun, it's likely that the Anaheim Ducks will look at trading pending unrestricted free agent forward Corey Perry before the trade deadline. LeBrun also speculates there is continued interest from the Pittsburgh Penguins at acquiring Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla. Brochu's take: The Ducks could possibly lose Perry for nothing if they don't trade him. As for Iginla, the longer the Flames struggle, the more the rumours intensify. Iginla could net a big haul for the Flames. Source
The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Simon Gagne to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a conditional 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Nashville Predators have placed forward Brian McGrattan on waivers.
According to Pierre LeBrun, it's likely that the Anaheim Ducks will look at trading pending unrestricted free agent forward Corey Perry before the trade deadline. LeBrun also speculates there is continued interest from the Pittsburgh Penguins at acquiring Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla. Brochu's take: The Ducks could possibly lose Perry for nothing if they don't trade him. As for Iginla, the longer the Flames struggle, the more the rumours intensify. Iginla could net a big haul for the Flames. Source
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for the weekend of Oct 9-11, 2010
The Boston Bruins have re-signed defenseman Zdeno Chara to a 7-year, $45 million contract extension. Brochu's take: Provided he stays injury-free, this is a decent contract. Chara is a fitness demon, so it's possible he can play at the highest level until he's 40.
The Bruins have also re-signed forward Patrice Bergeron to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. They have also signed enforcer Brian McGrattan to a contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Sean Zimmerman to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Nathan Paetsch.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Mark Parrish to a one-year deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Brandon Gormley to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed goalie Igor Bobkov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Oliver Gabriel to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Bruins have also re-signed forward Patrice Bergeron to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. They have also signed enforcer Brian McGrattan to a contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Sean Zimmerman to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Nathan Paetsch.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Mark Parrish to a one-year deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Brandon Gormley to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed goalie Igor Bobkov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Oliver Gabriel to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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 XV
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Joe DiPenta to a one-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have come to terms with forward Brian McGrattan.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Dane Byers.
The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Geoff Kinrade to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a one-year, two-way contract. The Canes have also re-signed defenseman Casey Borer, forward Steve Goertzen and goaltender Justin Peters to new one-year, two-way contracts.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Tyler Cuma to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ian Schultz to a contract.
The Calgary Flames have come to terms with forward Brian McGrattan.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Dane Byers.
The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Geoff Kinrade to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a one-year, two-way contract. The Canes have also re-signed defenseman Casey Borer, forward Steve Goertzen and goaltender Justin Peters to new one-year, two-way contracts.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Tyler Cuma to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ian Schultz to a contract.
Monday, March 16, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 17, 2009
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Taylor Ellington to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Victoria native was originally selected 33rd overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Source
Speculation continues that Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. However, the rumor is that current assistant coach Don Lever has the inside track on the job. Brochu's take: There continues to be a bit of an uproar because Lever does not speak French. I don't think Roy has enough experience to become an NHL coach yet.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Brian McGrattan on re-entry waivers.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
SM-Liiga team Tappara has loaned forward Jori Lehterä to St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Peoria Rivermen for the rest of the season. Lehtera was drafted by the Blues in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Source
HC Lugano forward Patrick Thoresen is still considering a return to the NHL. Thoresen had an excellent season in the Swiss Nationalliga A, scoring 22 goals and 41 assists in 48 games. Brochu's take: Thoresen still has a lot of upside to him, and I can imagine his old teams, the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, would come calling. Source
Speculation continues that Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. However, the rumor is that current assistant coach Don Lever has the inside track on the job. Brochu's take: There continues to be a bit of an uproar because Lever does not speak French. I don't think Roy has enough experience to become an NHL coach yet.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Brian McGrattan on re-entry waivers.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
SM-Liiga team Tappara has loaned forward Jori Lehterä to St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Peoria Rivermen for the rest of the season. Lehtera was drafted by the Blues in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Source
HC Lugano forward Patrick Thoresen is still considering a return to the NHL. Thoresen had an excellent season in the Swiss Nationalliga A, scoring 22 goals and 41 assists in 48 games. Brochu's take: Thoresen still has a lot of upside to him, and I can imagine his old teams, the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, would come calling. Source
Saturday, December 13, 2008
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Dec 14, 2008
There appears to be a lot of rumors coming from New York that the Rangers are on the verge of making several moves, all having to do with making salary cap space for Mats Sundin. Speculation is that the Rangers may place forwards Petr Prucha and Dan Fritsche on waivers, and will trade a high-salary player in the next 48 hours. Sundin was in New York to film a commercial, and was spotted in a box at MSG. Brochu's take: There is certainly a buzz going around the Rangers; I would keep an eye on them the next few days.
According to Pierre LeBrun of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada program "The Hotstove", the Columbus Blue Jackets will do something about goalie Frederik Norrena in the next two weeks. Brochu's take: No word yet on either a trade or waivers.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Brian McGrattan has voluntarily entered the NHL substance abuse program. No other details were released by the team or the league.
According to Pierre LeBrun of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada program "The Hotstove", the Columbus Blue Jackets will do something about goalie Frederik Norrena in the next two weeks. Brochu's take: No word yet on either a trade or waivers.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Brian McGrattan has voluntarily entered the NHL substance abuse program. No other details were released by the team or the league.
Saturday, December 06, 2008
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Dec 6, 2008
According to Philly.com, the Columbus Blue Jackets are interested in Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Randy Jones. The Flyers will have to make some moves very soon, as several players will be coming off the injury reserve. Source
Pierre Lebrun reports on several free agents, who are still looking at signing with an NHL team. Several have been offered two-way contracts, but these veterans are looking for a one-way deal. Yanic Perreault, Bryan Smolinski, Jocelyn Thibault, Glen Murray, Kevyn Adams, Martin Lapointe and Dan Cloutier are all looking to hook up with a club. Brochu's take: Perreault and Smolinski have the best chance of signing, but the others all have histories of injuries that may scare some suitors off. Source
The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Barry Tallackson on waivers.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Brian McGrattan on waivers on Friday. He has cleared. Brochu's take: I'm not 100% sure this has even happened.
Dave "Randy" Nonis has been named senior vice president of hockey operations of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Al Strachan of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada reported that Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon is on the hot seat, and rumors are president John McDonough wants to get his own people in the front office. The Hotstove panel also speculated that he is being pressured to make a "big move" soon. Brochu's take: Tallon is living on borrowed time in Chicago.
Pierre Lebrun reports on several free agents, who are still looking at signing with an NHL team. Several have been offered two-way contracts, but these veterans are looking for a one-way deal. Yanic Perreault, Bryan Smolinski, Jocelyn Thibault, Glen Murray, Kevyn Adams, Martin Lapointe and Dan Cloutier are all looking to hook up with a club. Brochu's take: Perreault and Smolinski have the best chance of signing, but the others all have histories of injuries that may scare some suitors off. Source
The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Barry Tallackson on waivers.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Brian McGrattan on waivers on Friday. He has cleared. Brochu's take: I'm not 100% sure this has even happened.
Dave "Randy" Nonis has been named senior vice president of hockey operations of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Al Strachan of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada reported that Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon is on the hot seat, and rumors are president John McDonough wants to get his own people in the front office. The Hotstove panel also speculated that he is being pressured to make a "big move" soon. Brochu's take: Tallon is living on borrowed time in Chicago.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
More July 3rd NHL signings, part 2
The New York Islanders have signed center Mike Iggulden and defenseman Brett Skinner to one-year contracts. They also signed Chris Lee, forwards Kurtis McLean and Mitch Fritz and goaltender Peter Mannino.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed restricted free agent Brian McGrattan to a one-year deal. The desert dogs have also signed Francis Lessard to a contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Matt Walker to a one-year deal.
The Toronto Maple Lefas have re-signed center Dominic Moore to a one-year contract They also signed center John Mitchell to a two-year contract and signed right wing Greg Scott to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Taylor Chorney to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Chris Durno to a one-year deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed restricted free agent Brian McGrattan to a one-year deal. The desert dogs have also signed Francis Lessard to a contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Matt Walker to a one-year deal.
The Toronto Maple Lefas have re-signed center Dominic Moore to a one-year contract They also signed center John Mitchell to a two-year contract and signed right wing Greg Scott to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Taylor Chorney to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Chris Durno to a one-year deal.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Bouwmeester wants out?
According to New York source Newsday, a source close to defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has said that he wants out of Florida. Brochu's take: Expect the bidding to be high for him. Source
The Panthers have also put forward Jozef Stumpel on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have claimed Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Wellwood off waivers.
The Ottawa Senators have traded tough guy Brian McGrattan to the the Phoenix Coyotes for a 5th round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry draft.
Sources are saying that the Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Vincent Lecavalier to a 9 year, $77 million contract extension. As per CBA rules, the deal cannot be finalized until July 1.
The Anaheim Ducks official website is saying that it's very likely that defenseman Scott Niedermayer will return for the 2008-2009 season. Niedermayer has only one year left on his contract. Brochu's take: This could potentially cause cap problems for the Ducks this summer. Look for one of their defenseman to be shopped. Source
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forwards Joe Pavelski and Jeremy Roenick and backup goaltender Brian Boucher on Wednesday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have bought out the final year of Marc Denis' contract, making him an unrestricted free agent. Denis cleared waivers Wednesday. Source
The Panthers have also put forward Jozef Stumpel on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have claimed Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Wellwood off waivers.
The Ottawa Senators have traded tough guy Brian McGrattan to the the Phoenix Coyotes for a 5th round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry draft.
Sources are saying that the Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Vincent Lecavalier to a 9 year, $77 million contract extension. As per CBA rules, the deal cannot be finalized until July 1.
The Anaheim Ducks official website is saying that it's very likely that defenseman Scott Niedermayer will return for the 2008-2009 season. Niedermayer has only one year left on his contract. Brochu's take: This could potentially cause cap problems for the Ducks this summer. Look for one of their defenseman to be shopped. Source
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forwards Joe Pavelski and Jeremy Roenick and backup goaltender Brian Boucher on Wednesday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have bought out the final year of Marc Denis' contract, making him an unrestricted free agent. Denis cleared waivers Wednesday. Source
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Jeff Friesen to Switzerland?
According to the Swiss newspaper "Il Caffè", HC Lugano of the Swiss Nationalliga A is interested in signing Jeff Friesen. Friesen is currently without contract. Source
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting that LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi is shopping Alexander Frolov and Dustin Brown in the hopes of landing a goalie.
The Ottawa Senators might be willing to discuss Brian McGrattan with other teams. The Panthers and Oilers are both looking for enforcers. The Panthers have been looking for a tough guy and may be close to getting one soon.
Danny Markov may be signed by tomorrow. The two most likely teams are Boston and New Jersey, although Atlanta remain in the mix.
Garrioch is also reporting that Capitals forward Matt Bradley could be moved. Source
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting that LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi is shopping Alexander Frolov and Dustin Brown in the hopes of landing a goalie.
The Ottawa Senators might be willing to discuss Brian McGrattan with other teams. The Panthers and Oilers are both looking for enforcers. The Panthers have been looking for a tough guy and may be close to getting one soon.
Danny Markov may be signed by tomorrow. The two most likely teams are Boston and New Jersey, although Atlanta remain in the mix.
Garrioch is also reporting that Capitals forward Matt Bradley could be moved. Source
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