The Florida Panthers have traded forwards Ryan Martindale and Derek Nesbitt to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forwards Steve Pinizzotto and Jack Combs.
The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed goalie Steve Mason to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension.
Forward Jamie Langenbrunner has retired from the NHL.
Forward Steve Begin has retired from the NHL,
Forward Guillaume Latendresse has retired from hockey.
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
Saturday, March 16, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 16, 2013
Look for another post that will cover some of the free agent, college and entry level signings that happened the past few days!
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a six-year, $33 million contract extension. Brochu's take: This is a bargain. OEL is capable of being a point-a-game defenseman.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenseman David Desharnais to a four-year, $14 million contract extension.
The New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Colin McDonald to a two-year contract extension.
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a 5th round pick in 2013 NHL Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman TJ Brennan.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Steckel to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Ryan Lasch and a seventh-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Nicolas Deschamps from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Kevin Marshall.
The Minnesota Wild have traded defenseman Chay Genoway to the Washington Capitals for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a six-year, $33 million contract extension. Brochu's take: This is a bargain. OEL is capable of being a point-a-game defenseman.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenseman David Desharnais to a four-year, $14 million contract extension.
The New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Colin McDonald to a two-year contract extension.
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a 5th round pick in 2013 NHL Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman TJ Brennan.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Steckel to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Ryan Lasch and a seventh-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Nicolas Deschamps from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Kevin Marshall.
The Minnesota Wild have traded defenseman Chay Genoway to the Washington Capitals for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Monday, March 04, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 4, 2013
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Mike Brown to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Zach Boychuk on waivers.
The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Bobby Butler on waivers. The Nashville Predators have subsequently claimed him.
The Florida Panthers have signed goalie coach Robert Tallas to a one day contract. Tallas was the emergency backup for the Panthers because Jacob Markstrom had not arrived on time. Brochu's take: Love stories like these.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Joseph Cramarossa to a three-year, entry level contract. Cramarossa was selected by Anaheim in the third round (65th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Ducks have also signed free agent forward Charlie Sarault to a contract.
The Philadephia Flyers have signed goalie Anthony Stolarz to a three-year, entry level contract. Stolarz was selected by Philly in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
The Flyers have also signed free agent forward Brandon Alderson to a contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Zach Boychuk on waivers.
The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Bobby Butler on waivers. The Nashville Predators have subsequently claimed him.
The Florida Panthers have signed goalie coach Robert Tallas to a one day contract. Tallas was the emergency backup for the Panthers because Jacob Markstrom had not arrived on time. Brochu's take: Love stories like these.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Joseph Cramarossa to a three-year, entry level contract. Cramarossa was selected by Anaheim in the third round (65th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Ducks have also signed free agent forward Charlie Sarault to a contract.
The Philadephia Flyers have signed goalie Anthony Stolarz to a three-year, entry level contract. Stolarz was selected by Philly in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
The Flyers have also signed free agent forward Brandon Alderson to a contract.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 20, 2013
The St. Louis Blues have traded defenseman Scott Ford to the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Jani Lajunen. Brochu's take: An AHL depth move.
Forward Mathieu Darche has retired from the NHL.
According to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun, the Boston Bruins may have interest in acquiring Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson. Brochu's take: If, and only if Alfredsson wants to leave, than that happens. But I think it's Alfie's last season anyways, and I believe he wants to retire as a Senator.
The same article suggests that two teams that are struggling, the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers, could be close to pulling the trigger on trades. LeBrun speculates that a lot of teams would be interested in impending UFA Stephen Weiss. Brochu's take: A lot of NHL teams are interested in Weiss. There are rumors that he will head West, perhaps to the Edmonton Oilers or Calgary Flames. Source
Forward Mathieu Darche has retired from the NHL.
According to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun, the Boston Bruins may have interest in acquiring Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson. Brochu's take: If, and only if Alfredsson wants to leave, than that happens. But I think it's Alfie's last season anyways, and I believe he wants to retire as a Senator.
The same article suggests that two teams that are struggling, the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers, could be close to pulling the trigger on trades. LeBrun speculates that a lot of teams would be interested in impending UFA Stephen Weiss. Brochu's take: A lot of NHL teams are interested in Weiss. There are rumors that he will head West, perhaps to the Edmonton Oilers or Calgary Flames. Source
Friday, February 08, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 9, 2013
The Los Angeles Kings have acquired defenceman Keaton Ellerby from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 5th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Boston Bruins are looking to sign goalie Tuukka Rask to a long-term contract extension.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
According to sources, Sergei Fedorov is considering a return to hockey. Fedorov is the general manager of CSKA Moskva of the KHL, and his roster has been depleted since the players had returned to the NHL. Source
The Boston Bruins are looking to sign goalie Tuukka Rask to a long-term contract extension.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
According to sources, Sergei Fedorov is considering a return to hockey. Fedorov is the general manager of CSKA Moskva of the KHL, and his roster has been depleted since the players had returned to the NHL. Source
Monday, February 04, 2013
18 teams scouting Florida-Buffalo game
According to George Richards of the Miami Herald, 18 NHL teams were scouting the Florida Panthers-Buffalo Sabres game yesterday. They were the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Lightning, Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Oct 19, 2010
Haven't posted in a few days, here's the latest happenings in the NHL:
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed centre Joe Thornton to a three-year, $7 million contract extension.
The Florida Panthers have placed forward Kenndal McArdle on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Brendan Mikkelson on waivers.
The New York Islanders have placed goalie Nathan Lawson on waivers.
The Dallas Stars placed forward Fabian Brunnstrom on waivers. He has cleared.
The Atlanta Thrashers placed defenseman Boris Valabik on waivers. He has cleared.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed centre Joe Thornton to a three-year, $7 million contract extension.
The Florida Panthers have placed forward Kenndal McArdle on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Brendan Mikkelson on waivers.
The New York Islanders have placed goalie Nathan Lawson on waivers.
The Dallas Stars placed forward Fabian Brunnstrom on waivers. He has cleared.
The Atlanta Thrashers placed defenseman Boris Valabik on waivers. He has cleared.
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.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Oct 7, 2010
The Edmonton Oilers have assigned defenseman Sheldon Souray to it's AHL affiliate, who have subsequently loaned him to the Washington Capitals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. Souray remains the property of the Oilers and has no official connection to the Capitals organization. Brochu's take: This is similiar to what the Caps did with Michael Nylander. I think the players and owners will have to address this issue in the new CBA.
The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Darcy Hordichuk to the Florida Panthers for forward Andrew Peters.
The Canucks will also sign forward Peter Schaefer to a one-year, two-way contract ($600,000) on Thursday.
The Panthers have also placed defenseman Nathan Paetsch on waivers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Matt Lashoff on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Darcy Hordichuk to the Florida Panthers for forward Andrew Peters.
The Canucks will also sign forward Peter Schaefer to a one-year, two-way contract ($600,000) on Thursday.
The Panthers have also placed defenseman Nathan Paetsch on waivers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Matt Lashoff on waivers.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Oct 6, 2010
The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for defenseman Ryan Parent and forward Jonas Anderson. Brochu's take: This is another "salary cap" trade, where the focus is more on money than actual hockey aspects. Parent has subsequently been waived by the Canucks.
It's also believed that GM Mike Gillis is working on trading forward Darcy Hordichuk to clear more space.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jordan Nolan to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have claimed forward Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed forward Mattias Ritola off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
There was also many players place on waivers, which you can see here.
It's also believed that GM Mike Gillis is working on trading forward Darcy Hordichuk to clear more space.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jordan Nolan to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have claimed forward Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed forward Mattias Ritola off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
There was also many players place on waivers, which you can see here.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Oct 4, 2010
The Florida Panthers have placed forward Joe Callahan, Michael Grabner and Andrew Peters on waivers.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forwards Tom Sestito and Ben Guite on waivers.
The Ottawa Senators have placed Ryan Keller, Corey Locke, Cody Bass, Derek Smith and Francis Lessard on waivers.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forwards Tom Sestito and Ben Guite on waivers.
The Ottawa Senators have placed Ryan Keller, Corey Locke, Cody Bass, Derek Smith and Francis Lessard on waivers.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 30, 2010
The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Michael Nylander to the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers. Washington will still pay the $3 million salary, while the Panthers will pay a nominal feel. Nylander cleared waivers earlier last week and is still property of the Caps and is subject to any future re-call waivers. Brochu's take: I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Source
According to the Edmonton Journal, the Minnesota Wild may be interested in Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers. Source
According to the Edmonton Journal, the Minnesota Wild may be interested in Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers. Source
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 20, 2010
Here's a bit of a rumor roundup from the weekend:
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Matt Beleskey to a two-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Columbus Post Dispatch is reporting that the Blue Jackets are considering acquiring Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray. Souray remains in limbo after being barred from attending the Oilers' training camp. Brochu's take: Edmonton and Columbus have been frequent trading partners lately, so it's very possible that he could move there. Defenseman Rostislav Klesla has bee mentioned in some trade rumors as well. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have invited Mark Parrish to training camp.
The New Jersey Devils have extended an invitation to training camp to forward Adam Mair.
The Florida Panthers have invited Nick Tarnasky to training camp.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek has left the NHL and signed with HC Trinec in the Czech Republic.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Matt Beleskey to a two-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Columbus Post Dispatch is reporting that the Blue Jackets are considering acquiring Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray. Souray remains in limbo after being barred from attending the Oilers' training camp. Brochu's take: Edmonton and Columbus have been frequent trading partners lately, so it's very possible that he could move there. Defenseman Rostislav Klesla has bee mentioned in some trade rumors as well. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have invited Mark Parrish to training camp.
The New Jersey Devils have extended an invitation to training camp to forward Adam Mair.
The Florida Panthers have invited Nick Tarnasky to training camp.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek has left the NHL and signed with HC Trinec in the Czech Republic.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 12, 2010
Forward Ruslan Fedotenko and defenseman Garnet Exelby have been invited to the New York Rangers training camp.
Forward Marcus Nilson has been invited to the New Jersey Devils training camp.
Forward Tyler Arnason will be attending the Florida Panther's camp.
Defenseman Shane Hnidy has been invited to the Phoenix Coyotes training camp.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Free agent defenseman Christoph Schubert may be close to signing with Swedish club Frolunda HC. Source
According to an Austrian source, free agent defenseman Doug Lynch is looking to sign with an NHL team. It's believed the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are interested.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Dec 9, 2009
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Pascal Pelletier to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenceman Brendan Bell and centre Tomas Kana.
The Florida Panthers have placed defenseman Ville Koistinen on re-entry waivers.
Both Carolina Hurricanes goalie Michael Leighton and New York Islanders forward Jeremy Reich have cleared waivers.
The Florida Panthers have placed defenseman Ville Koistinen on re-entry waivers.
Both Carolina Hurricanes goalie Michael Leighton and New York Islanders forward Jeremy Reich have cleared waivers.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Oct 5, 2009
Sorry again for not updating, but here we go!
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Dominic Moore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Rostislav Klesla to a 4-year, $11.9 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a pretty good deal for an underrated defenseman, and should clear the trade rumors that surround him constantly.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Loui Eriksson to a 6-year, $25.5 million. Brochu's take: Should Eriksson reach 40 goal potential, this deal will be a steal. Even if he keeps his current rate of production, it's a smart deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goalie Cam Ward to a 6-year, $37.8 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a lot of money. Ward has won a Cup, but is he really worth +6 million a year?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Carter Ashton to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Dominic Moore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Rostislav Klesla to a 4-year, $11.9 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a pretty good deal for an underrated defenseman, and should clear the trade rumors that surround him constantly.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Loui Eriksson to a 6-year, $25.5 million. Brochu's take: Should Eriksson reach 40 goal potential, this deal will be a steal. Even if he keeps his current rate of production, it's a smart deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goalie Cam Ward to a 6-year, $37.8 million contract. Brochu's take: That's a lot of money. Ward has won a Cup, but is he really worth +6 million a year?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Carter Ashton to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Sept 30, 2009
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Robert Lang to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
The 'Yotes have also signed forward Ryan Hollweg to a one-year deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Maxim Afinogenov to a one-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Martin Skoula to a one-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Anton Stralman to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have claimed forward Rob Schremp off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Brochu's take: Schremp will get a new start on the Island, and it's possible he could get a top-6 spot there, considering all their recent injuries.
The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed forward Radek Smolenak off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The 'Yotes have also signed forward Ryan Hollweg to a one-year deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Maxim Afinogenov to a one-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Martin Skoula to a one-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Anton Stralman to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have claimed forward Rob Schremp off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Brochu's take: Schremp will get a new start on the Island, and it's possible he could get a top-6 spot there, considering all their recent injuries.
The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed forward Radek Smolenak off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Sept 15, 2009
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.
The Minnesota Wild have invited forward Petr Sykora to training camp.
The Vancouver Canucks have invited forward Mark Parrish to training camp.
The Minnesota Wild have invited forward Petr Sykora to training camp.
The Vancouver Canucks have invited forward Mark Parrish to training camp.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Notable Camp Invitees
A bit slow in the rumor front, so I'll just have an update on some notable camp invitees:
The Anaheim Ducks have invited forward Kyle Calder.
The Atlanta Thrashers have invited goalie Manny Legace and forward Dan Fritsche.
The New York Rangers have invited defenseman Kyle McLaren.
The St. Louis Blues have invited defenseman Darryl Sydor.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited goalie Dan Cloutier. Brochu's take: The irony in this is too great to ignore.
The Florida Panthers have invited defensemen Martin Skoula and Christian Backman.
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited forwards Blair Betts and Mark Bell.
The Minnesota Wild have invited defenseman Andy Hilbert.
The Anaheim Ducks have invited forward Kyle Calder.
The Atlanta Thrashers have invited goalie Manny Legace and forward Dan Fritsche.
The New York Rangers have invited defenseman Kyle McLaren.
The St. Louis Blues have invited defenseman Darryl Sydor.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited goalie Dan Cloutier. Brochu's take: The irony in this is too great to ignore.
The Florida Panthers have invited defensemen Martin Skoula and Christian Backman.
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited forwards Blair Betts and Mark Bell.
The Minnesota Wild have invited defenseman Andy Hilbert.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Aug 25, 2009
According to Sportsnet, the Vancouver Canucks are close to signing free agent defenseman Mathieu Schneider to a one-year contract. Brochu's take: Schneider could be the answer for the Canucks' lack of a powerplay quarterback. I would guess a deal in the $2-3 million range. Source
Free agent defenseman Dennis Seidenberg is close to a deal with the New York Rangers or Florida Panthers. It's believed that he wants a 3-year deal, but the teams want a shorter contract. Source
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Ben Ferriero to a two-year, $1.275 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Eric Reitz has left the New York Rangers organization and signed with Sibir Novosibirsk of the KHL. Source
Free agent defenseman Dennis Seidenberg is close to a deal with the New York Rangers or Florida Panthers. It's believed that he wants a 3-year deal, but the teams want a shorter contract. Source
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Ben Ferriero to a two-year, $1.275 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Eric Reitz has left the New York Rangers organization and signed with Sibir Novosibirsk of the KHL. Source
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