According to the New York Post, Markus Naslund has retired from the NHL at the age of 35. Naslund notified New York Rangers GM Glen Sather of his decision at an exit interview on Thursday. The Rangers have not commented on the newspaper report. Naslund still has one year remaining on his contract, worth $3 million. Brochu's take: Naslund was once amongst the top 3 players in the league. However, he's never really been the same since the Steve Moore hit.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward John McCarthy to a two-year, entry-level contract. McCarthy was the Sharks' 7th round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
According to TSN, the Philadelphia Flyers have had significant discussions with Ray Emery's agent, J.P. Barry, about a return to the NHL. Emery played in Russia last season in the Kontinental Hockey League with Atlant Mytischi and has a lucrative offer on the table to return to the KHL with the same club. The Flyers have been rumored to be looking to improve their goaltending position, and they are also interested in Florida Panthers goalie Craig Anderson and Atlanta Thrashers goalie Kari Lehtonen. Brochu's take: There's also rumors that the Edmonton Oilers are looking closely at the young netminder. Source
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting the Blackhawks and free agent-to-be forward Martin Havlat are discussing a 8-10 year contract extension. Brochu's take: While Havlat finally had an injury-free season, his questionable injury history should scare any team off a long-term offer like that. The Hawks would be making a big mistake if they did that. Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Buffalo Sabres goalie Mikael Tellqvist has left the organization and has signed with Russian club Ak Bars Kazan for the 2009-2010 season.
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Sunday, May 03, 2009
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Naslund, Satan sign, Habs/Leafs trade?
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Mikhail Grabovski to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for the rights to Greg Pateryn and a second-round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: How many times have you seen a Leafs-Habs trade?
The Habs also signed tough guy Georges Laraque to a three-year, $4.5 million contract. They also signed goalie Marc Denis to a one-year, two-way contract.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Markus Naslund to a two-year, $8 million contract. Brochu's take: There were rumors that the Canucks didn't even speak to Naslund during free agency.
The Rangers also signed defenseman Dmitri Kalinin to a one-year deal.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract extension, with a no move and limited no trade clause.
The Pens also signed forward Miroslav Satan to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. They also signed Ruslan Fedotenko to a $2.5 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year, $5 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick to a two-year deal. The club also agreed to terms on two-year contracts with goaltender Chris Beckford-Tseu and forward Steve MacIntyre. They also signed defenseman James DeLory to a three-year, entry level contract.
The Habs also signed tough guy Georges Laraque to a three-year, $4.5 million contract. They also signed goalie Marc Denis to a one-year, two-way contract.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Markus Naslund to a two-year, $8 million contract. Brochu's take: There were rumors that the Canucks didn't even speak to Naslund during free agency.
The Rangers also signed defenseman Dmitri Kalinin to a one-year deal.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract extension, with a no move and limited no trade clause.
The Pens also signed forward Miroslav Satan to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. They also signed Ruslan Fedotenko to a $2.5 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Rob Blake to a one-year, $5 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick to a two-year deal. The club also agreed to terms on two-year contracts with goaltender Chris Beckford-Tseu and forward Steve MacIntyre. They also signed defenseman James DeLory to a three-year, entry level contract.
NHL and hockey rumors for July 3, 2008
TSN is reporting that the Tampa Bay Lightning have asked Dan Boyle to waive his no trade clause. It's believed the Lightning have been talking to several teams about dealing Boyle, and one of them are the Ottawa Senators.
Sportsnet is also reporting that the Lightning are shopping goalie Mike Smith.
The Ottawa Sun is reporting that several teams, including the Senators and Oilers, are interested in acquiring free agent Miroslav Satan.
There are rumors that the Minnesota Wild have made an offer to Markus Naslund.
There's speculation that the Nashville Predators are interested in signing Georges Laraque.
Mats Sundin gave a statement on Wednesday indicating that he is flattered with all the interest, but doesn't know if he wants to play next season. Brochu's take: If this isn't a rejection of the Canucks 2-year, $20 million offer, I don't know what is.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Al Montoya and left wing David Spina, signed defenseman Drew Fata and right wing Derek Nesbitt to contracts. The Yotes have also signed 2008 NHL Entry draft picks Mikkel Boedker and Viktor Tikhonov to three-year, entry-level contracts.
Sportsnet is also reporting that the Lightning are shopping goalie Mike Smith.
The Ottawa Sun is reporting that several teams, including the Senators and Oilers, are interested in acquiring free agent Miroslav Satan.
There are rumors that the Minnesota Wild have made an offer to Markus Naslund.
There's speculation that the Nashville Predators are interested in signing Georges Laraque.
Mats Sundin gave a statement on Wednesday indicating that he is flattered with all the interest, but doesn't know if he wants to play next season. Brochu's take: If this isn't a rejection of the Canucks 2-year, $20 million offer, I don't know what is.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Al Montoya and left wing David Spina, signed defenseman Drew Fata and right wing Derek Nesbitt to contracts. The Yotes have also signed 2008 NHL Entry draft picks Mikkel Boedker and Viktor Tikhonov to three-year, entry-level contracts.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The latest NHL rumors for May 7, 2008
Some rumors from the 2008 IIHF World Championships in Quebec City and Halifax:
The Edmonton Oilers have an interest in Slovakian forward Juraj Kolnik. Kolnik spent the season playing for HC Geneve-Servette of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Brochu's take: Kolnik does have an out-clause, but does he want to return to the NHL?
Radim Vrbata's strong play at the WC has increased his value in the free agent market. It's believed that Vrbata is seeking a $4 million a year contract from the Phoenix Coyotes.
In an interview with Sportnet, Markus Naslund expressed that he wants to play on an offensive team, and it's highly unlikely that he will sign with a team with a defense-first approach. Naslund also said he will wait for offers to come in before making a decision. Brochu's take: There's been a lot of speculation that Naslund WILL re-sign with the Canucks. It's looking more likely he will take a reduced salary to stay in Vancouver.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 5'5 from Boston College led his team to the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Championship.
The New York Islanders have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz to a three-year contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed free agent forward Ian McKenzie to a contract. Source
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Vancouver Canucks prospect Jozef Balej has signed with HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Extraliga for the 2008-2009 season. Source
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jan Platil to a contract. Platil played for the Amur Tigers Khabarovsk of the Russian Super League.
The Edmonton Oilers have an interest in Slovakian forward Juraj Kolnik. Kolnik spent the season playing for HC Geneve-Servette of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Brochu's take: Kolnik does have an out-clause, but does he want to return to the NHL?
Radim Vrbata's strong play at the WC has increased his value in the free agent market. It's believed that Vrbata is seeking a $4 million a year contract from the Phoenix Coyotes.
In an interview with Sportnet, Markus Naslund expressed that he wants to play on an offensive team, and it's highly unlikely that he will sign with a team with a defense-first approach. Naslund also said he will wait for offers to come in before making a decision. Brochu's take: There's been a lot of speculation that Naslund WILL re-sign with the Canucks. It's looking more likely he will take a reduced salary to stay in Vancouver.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 5'5 from Boston College led his team to the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Championship.
The New York Islanders have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz to a three-year contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed free agent forward Ian McKenzie to a contract. Source
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Vancouver Canucks prospect Jozef Balej has signed with HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Extraliga for the 2008-2009 season. Source
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jan Platil to a contract. Platil played for the Amur Tigers Khabarovsk of the Russian Super League.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Modo to talk to Naslund?
Here are the latest NHL and hockey rumors for April 29, 2008:
According to Swedish website HockeyExpressen.se, SEL team Modo will be talking to Vancouver Canucks forward Markus Näslund this summer to gauge his interest in playing for his hometown team. "We will pursue a dialogue and to speak with him," sporting manager Erik Holmberg said. "I spoke with him last summer before he travelled over and I have spoken little bit with his father. I didn't want to bother him during the season." Brochu's take: Naslund has hinted in the past that he wants to return to Sweden to raise his kids. Speculation has been rampant that Naslund would re-sign with the Canucks with ex-agent and now GM Mike Gillis. It'll be interesting how this story unfolds. Source
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president Richard Peddie has denied rumors that he is preparing a bid to buy English Premier League club Tottenham. "It's complete fiction," Peddie said Monday. "We're not interested in Tottenham at all." MLSE were reported to be contemplating a £250 million offer for Spurs but that figure is understood to be well short of a bid that would be considered by the Barclays Premier League club. Brochu's take: Peddie claims that his trip to England was to observe the business practises of top football clubs. I don't buy that. Peddie knows that English clubs make lots of money overseas and is probably investigating if it would be worth it to buy a team. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Brett MacLean to a three-year, entry-level contract. Source
According to Ottawa sources, former Atlanta Thrashers coach Bob Hartley was in town on Monday for an interview for the head coaching job with the Ottawa Senators.
According to Swedish website HockeyExpressen.se, SEL team Modo will be talking to Vancouver Canucks forward Markus Näslund this summer to gauge his interest in playing for his hometown team. "We will pursue a dialogue and to speak with him," sporting manager Erik Holmberg said. "I spoke with him last summer before he travelled over and I have spoken little bit with his father. I didn't want to bother him during the season." Brochu's take: Naslund has hinted in the past that he wants to return to Sweden to raise his kids. Speculation has been rampant that Naslund would re-sign with the Canucks with ex-agent and now GM Mike Gillis. It'll be interesting how this story unfolds. Source
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president Richard Peddie has denied rumors that he is preparing a bid to buy English Premier League club Tottenham. "It's complete fiction," Peddie said Monday. "We're not interested in Tottenham at all." MLSE were reported to be contemplating a £250 million offer for Spurs but that figure is understood to be well short of a bid that would be considered by the Barclays Premier League club. Brochu's take: Peddie claims that his trip to England was to observe the business practises of top football clubs. I don't buy that. Peddie knows that English clubs make lots of money overseas and is probably investigating if it would be worth it to buy a team. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Brett MacLean to a three-year, entry-level contract. Source
According to Ottawa sources, former Atlanta Thrashers coach Bob Hartley was in town on Monday for an interview for the head coaching job with the Ottawa Senators.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tarnstrom to Sweden, Veilleux to Switzerland?
Here are the latest NHL rumors for April 24, 2008:
With the official hiring of Mike Gillis as the new GM of the Vancouver Canucks, speculation continues as to the future of coach Alain Vigneault and captain Markus Naslund. According to the Globe and Mail, Naslund has refused to re-sign with the Canucks if Vigneault remains the head coach. Meanwhile, Gillis is looking for more speed, grit and competitiveness. He won't be afraid of "bold moves", and is willing to entertain the idea of trading Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Brochu's take: It looks like Gillis and Dave Nonis had opposite views on how "close" the Canucks really were. We shall see how decisive Gillis is in addressing the Canucks no. 1 problem, a lack of scoring. Source
Brian Burke is staying with the Anaheim Ducks and has pledged to honor his contract to finish the 2008-2009 season. He is also working on a long-term extension with the team. Brochu's take: This won't stop Toronto-based media to continue to speculate that Burke will become the Leafs GM in one years time. For now, Burke stays in southern California. Source
According to the Puck-rakers blog, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators could be trade partners this summer. The draft will be in Ottawa in June, and there are rumors that the two teams are talking. The Jackets are quietly shopping Nikolai Zherdev and their first round draft pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Luca Caputi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dick Tarnstrom has signed with SEL team AIK for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Swiss sources are saying that Minnesota Wild forward Stephan Veilleux is being targeted by Swiss Nationalliga A club Ambri Piotta. Source
With the official hiring of Mike Gillis as the new GM of the Vancouver Canucks, speculation continues as to the future of coach Alain Vigneault and captain Markus Naslund. According to the Globe and Mail, Naslund has refused to re-sign with the Canucks if Vigneault remains the head coach. Meanwhile, Gillis is looking for more speed, grit and competitiveness. He won't be afraid of "bold moves", and is willing to entertain the idea of trading Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Brochu's take: It looks like Gillis and Dave Nonis had opposite views on how "close" the Canucks really were. We shall see how decisive Gillis is in addressing the Canucks no. 1 problem, a lack of scoring. Source
Brian Burke is staying with the Anaheim Ducks and has pledged to honor his contract to finish the 2008-2009 season. He is also working on a long-term extension with the team. Brochu's take: This won't stop Toronto-based media to continue to speculate that Burke will become the Leafs GM in one years time. For now, Burke stays in southern California. Source
According to the Puck-rakers blog, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators could be trade partners this summer. The draft will be in Ottawa in June, and there are rumors that the two teams are talking. The Jackets are quietly shopping Nikolai Zherdev and their first round draft pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Luca Caputi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dick Tarnstrom has signed with SEL team AIK for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Swiss sources are saying that Minnesota Wild forward Stephan Veilleux is being targeted by Swiss Nationalliga A club Ambri Piotta. Source
Monday, February 11, 2008
Bernier available, Canucks to sell?
According to The Province columnist Ed Willes, the Vancouver Canucks "would be better off selling rather than buying at the trade deadline." Willes believes that forwards Markus Naslund, Byron Ritchie, Matt Cooke and defenseman Aaron Miller could fetch a return. Source
The Edmonton Journal believes that San Jose Sharks forward Steve Bernier could be shopped to bring a defenseman at the trade deadline. Source
Scouts from three teams were at the Phoenix Coyotes-Dallas Stars game Monday night. The Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers were represented. Joe Nieuwendyk is serving as Florida's scout. Source
There are rumors that Calgary Flames prospect Dan Ryder may be returning to the organization soon. Ryder, brother of Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Ryder, left the Quad City Flames (Flames AHL affiliate) earlier this year under mysterious circumstances. Source
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Krys Barch to a two-year, $1.15 million contract extension.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed minor-league defenseman Deryk Engelland to a two-year contract extension.
Look for my European round-up sometime this week; there's quite a lot of rumors from Europe in the past few days.
The Edmonton Journal believes that San Jose Sharks forward Steve Bernier could be shopped to bring a defenseman at the trade deadline. Source
Scouts from three teams were at the Phoenix Coyotes-Dallas Stars game Monday night. The Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers were represented. Joe Nieuwendyk is serving as Florida's scout. Source
There are rumors that Calgary Flames prospect Dan Ryder may be returning to the organization soon. Ryder, brother of Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Ryder, left the Quad City Flames (Flames AHL affiliate) earlier this year under mysterious circumstances. Source
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Krys Barch to a two-year, $1.15 million contract extension.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed minor-league defenseman Deryk Engelland to a two-year contract extension.
Look for my European round-up sometime this week; there's quite a lot of rumors from Europe in the past few days.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ducks scouting Naslund, McCabe for Hossa?
According to a source who attended the Canucks-Flames game on Sunday night, several Anaheim Ducks scouts were watching the game and keeping a close eye on Markus Naslund. GM Brian Burke is still looking for a top-6 forward and may want to bring in someone that he's familiar with.
Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun is reporting a trade rumour he heard at the game on Saturday between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators at the Air Canada Centre. Brennan heard a "juicy" rumor that the Leafs would send much-maligned defenseman Bryan McCabe to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marian Hossa. Source
Todd Fedoruk has been placed on waivers by the Dallas Stars. Perhaps there will be more moves to come as trade rumors swirl around Dallas. Source
Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun is reporting a trade rumour he heard at the game on Saturday between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators at the Air Canada Centre. Brennan heard a "juicy" rumor that the Leafs would send much-maligned defenseman Bryan McCabe to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marian Hossa. Source
Todd Fedoruk has been placed on waivers by the Dallas Stars. Perhaps there will be more moves to come as trade rumors swirl around Dallas. Source
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Canucks listening to Naslund offers?
These following rumours are courtesy of Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
The Vancouver Canucks aren't looking to move Markus Naslund, but GM David Nonis is listening to offers. He'd like to make a move to shake up his team and bring in a quality blueliner with defensemen Sami Salo, Kevin Bieksa and Lukas Krajicek all injured.
The Ottawa Senators have been shopping Joe Corvo all summer, but has not gotten any offers. Garrioch hints that the Canucks may be interested.
The Edmonton Oilers would like to move Raffi Torres. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Oilers have been talking, but neither have each other's needs.
Ducks GM Brian Burke will try to get the NHL to study a proposal that will allow teams to pick up a portion of a player's salary to facilitate more trades. While Burke tried a similar move last year with a per-transaction cap of $2 million and a per-team cap of $4 million, it didn't fly. It's believed he has lowered the amount this year to $500,000 per transaction and several GMs are on board.
Various reports in Boston indicate that Patrice Bergeron could be out for the season. According to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, Bergeron came within an "inch" of being paralyzed.
The Vancouver Canucks aren't looking to move Markus Naslund, but GM David Nonis is listening to offers. He'd like to make a move to shake up his team and bring in a quality blueliner with defensemen Sami Salo, Kevin Bieksa and Lukas Krajicek all injured.
The Ottawa Senators have been shopping Joe Corvo all summer, but has not gotten any offers. Garrioch hints that the Canucks may be interested.
The Edmonton Oilers would like to move Raffi Torres. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Oilers have been talking, but neither have each other's needs.
Ducks GM Brian Burke will try to get the NHL to study a proposal that will allow teams to pick up a portion of a player's salary to facilitate more trades. While Burke tried a similar move last year with a per-transaction cap of $2 million and a per-team cap of $4 million, it didn't fly. It's believed he has lowered the amount this year to $500,000 per transaction and several GMs are on board.
Various reports in Boston indicate that Patrice Bergeron could be out for the season. According to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, Bergeron came within an "inch" of being paralyzed.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Forsberg back to NHL after Christmas?
According to Aftonbladet, Peter Forsberg will return to the NHL after Christmas. Along with a dozen other teams that are interested, the article states that Dallas could be a possible destination. Ulf Dahlen, the assistant coach of the Stars, and other Swedish players on the team are cited as reasons he may sign there. Source
In other "Foppa" news, Forsberg has started an airline in Sweden. Forsberg, along with twelve of the biggest companies in his hometown of Örnsköldsvik, hopes to bring more flights to O-vik to create more development. Markus Naslund is also involved in the enterprise.
Jamie Rivers, who was suspended by the Montreal Canadiens for not reporting to the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs, has signed with Spartak Moscow of the Russian Super League. Source
A source in Toronto has indicated that the Phoenix Coyotes are interested in Carlo Colaiacovo. Colaiacovo is currently out with an injury.
In other "Foppa" news, Forsberg has started an airline in Sweden. Forsberg, along with twelve of the biggest companies in his hometown of Örnsköldsvik, hopes to bring more flights to O-vik to create more development. Markus Naslund is also involved in the enterprise.
Jamie Rivers, who was suspended by the Montreal Canadiens for not reporting to the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs, has signed with Spartak Moscow of the Russian Super League. Source
A source in Toronto has indicated that the Phoenix Coyotes are interested in Carlo Colaiacovo. Colaiacovo is currently out with an injury.
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