NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 30, 2009

The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Nick Petrecki to a three-year, entry-level contract. Petrecki, the Sharks first round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, has played the last two seasons with Boston College. Brochu's take: This isn't "official", but will be announced this week. Source

According to Darren Dreger's blog on TSN, free agent forward Tyler Bozak is expected to sign a contract this week. Up to 26 NHL teams are interested in the University of Denver forward. Brochu's take: Your guess is as good as mine, but if you want my opinion, he'll go to a team that will offer an immediate spot on their roster. He will sign a two-year entry-level contract with bonuses.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

There's a rumor from Sweden that Boston Bruins forward P.J. Axelsson will leave the organization in the summer and sign with SEL club Frolunda. Axelsson will be a UFA this summer. Source

New Jersey Devils defenseman Niclas Havelid is also rumoured to be leaving for Sweden and signing with Vasteras in the summer. Source

NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 7, 2008

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed left wing Dan LaCouture to a one-year, two-way contract.

The Calgary Flames have placed defensemen Anders Eriksson and Rhett Warrener on waivers, along with forward Jamie Lundmark.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Mark Bell on waivers.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have released defenseman Richard Matvichuk.

There are rumors that the Detroit Red Wings are interested in free agent forward Brendan Shanahan.

According to Metro News, the Boston Bruins are shopping forwards Peter Schaefer and P.J. Axelsson in hopes of landing a puck-moving defenseman. Source