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.
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Saturday, October 09, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, November 03, 2008
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Nov 4, 2008
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, Brendan Shanahan was in Philadelphia Monday to meet with Flyer's GM Paul Holmgren. Brochu's take: Shananhan wants to remain in the East, and Philly is pretty close to his house and family in New York.
According to Mike Heika's Dallas Stars blog on The Dallas Morning News website, the Stars have signed forward Mark Parrish to a one-year, $500,000 contract, subject to a physical to be held tomorrow. Parrish was signed to an AHL try-out contract with the New York Islanders, but was free to sign with any NHL team. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Michel Ouellet on re-entry waivers.
The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Dan LaCouture on waivers.
There are rumors that the 2009-2010 NHL Season may begin in Sweden, with the city of Malmö hosting the game. Malmö is currently building a new arena. Source
The Columbus Blue Jackets are rumoured to be moving one of their depth defenseman, and a minor trade could come in the very near future.
According to Mike Heika's Dallas Stars blog on The Dallas Morning News website, the Stars have signed forward Mark Parrish to a one-year, $500,000 contract, subject to a physical to be held tomorrow. Parrish was signed to an AHL try-out contract with the New York Islanders, but was free to sign with any NHL team. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Michel Ouellet on re-entry waivers.
The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Dan LaCouture on waivers.
There are rumors that the 2009-2010 NHL Season may begin in Sweden, with the city of Malmö hosting the game. Malmö is currently building a new arena. Source
The Columbus Blue Jackets are rumoured to be moving one of their depth defenseman, and a minor trade could come in the very near future.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 23, 2008
The New York Islanders have signed free agent forward Mark Parrish to a 25 game AHL contract. He will be given a chance to earn an NHL contract.
The St. Louis Blues have placed defenseman Jeff Woywitka on waivers.
The Blues have also signed goaltender Jake Allen to a contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
New Jersey Devils forward Fedor Fedorov has signed with KHL team Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in Tartarstan. He had been given permission by the Devils to seek a contract elsewhere. Brochu's take: I don't think we'll see Sergei's "little" brother in the NHL again. He'll always have his rap career to fall back on. Source
Six major European domestic leagues announced on Wedensday that they have organized a group to protect their leagues against player raids and expansion by the NHL and KHL. Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Switzerland have banded to form "Hockey Europe", and the NHL has recognized the group as a partner. Read on here.
The St. Louis Blues have placed defenseman Jeff Woywitka on waivers.
The Blues have also signed goaltender Jake Allen to a contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
New Jersey Devils forward Fedor Fedorov has signed with KHL team Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in Tartarstan. He had been given permission by the Devils to seek a contract elsewhere. Brochu's take: I don't think we'll see Sergei's "little" brother in the NHL again. He'll always have his rap career to fall back on. SourceSix major European domestic leagues announced on Wedensday that they have organized a group to protect their leagues against player raids and expansion by the NHL and KHL. Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Switzerland have banded to form "Hockey Europe", and the NHL has recognized the group as a partner. Read on here.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Sept 26, 2008
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed defenseman Douglas Murray to a four-year, $10 million contract extension, set to start next year.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed defenseman Tobias Enstrom to a four-year extension, starting in 2009-2010.
The Raleigh News & Observer is reporting that free agent forward Mark Parrish has declined an invitation to training camp from the Carolina Hurricanes. Source
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Robert Mayer to a three-year contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Mark Cundari to a contract. Terms were not released.
There have been some rumors that the Vancouver Canucks will not re-sign defenseman Mattias Ohlund to a contract extension after this season, but Ohlund and his agent are still in negotiations with GM Mike Gillis.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed defenseman Tobias Enstrom to a four-year extension, starting in 2009-2010.
The Raleigh News & Observer is reporting that free agent forward Mark Parrish has declined an invitation to training camp from the Carolina Hurricanes. Source
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Robert Mayer to a three-year contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Mark Cundari to a contract. Terms were not released.
There have been some rumors that the Vancouver Canucks will not re-sign defenseman Mattias Ohlund to a contract extension after this season, but Ohlund and his agent are still in negotiations with GM Mike Gillis.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Aug 3, 2008
According to the Puck-rakers blog of the Columbus Dispatch, the Blue Jackets have invited defenseman Richard Matvichuk to training camp as a non-roster tryout. Matvichuk spent last season with the New Jersey Devils AHL affiliate Lowell, scoring a goal and three assists.
The Tennessean is reporting that the Nashville Predators are talking to the agents of four unrestricted forwards: Glen Murray, Mark Parrish, Martin Gelinas and Jan Hlavac. The Preds are looking for a forward in case Alexander Radulov does remain in Russia. It's also been confirmed that the Predators have talked to one other team about trades. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andre Deveaux.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Mike Johnson has left the St. Louis Blues organization and has signed with DEL team Kolner Haie for the 2008-2009 season.
Forward Geoff Platt has left the Anaheim Ducks organization and has signed with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland.
The Tennessean is reporting that the Nashville Predators are talking to the agents of four unrestricted forwards: Glen Murray, Mark Parrish, Martin Gelinas and Jan Hlavac. The Preds are looking for a forward in case Alexander Radulov does remain in Russia. It's also been confirmed that the Predators have talked to one other team about trades. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andre Deveaux.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Mike Johnson has left the St. Louis Blues organization and has signed with DEL team Kolner Haie for the 2008-2009 season.
Forward Geoff Platt has left the Anaheim Ducks organization and has signed with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for July 31, 2008
The Minnesota Wild have bought out the last 3 years of Mark Parrish's contract. The cap hit will be spread out for the next 6 years. Parrish is now an unrestricted free agent. Brochu's take: Parrish will be a cheap pick up for a team looking for a decent 2nd/3rd liner.
The Detroit Red Wings have avoided arbitration and have re-signed forward Valteri Filppula to a five-year, $15 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed goaltender Pascal Leclaire to a three-year, $11.4 million contract. The deal will pay Leclaire $3 million this season, $3.6 million in 2009-10 and $4.8 million in 2010-11.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Drayson Bowman to a three-year, $2.06 million entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jaroslav Modry is very close to signing with Czech Extraliga club HC BÃlà TygÅ™i Liberec. Source
In an interview with hokej.sk, Ladislav Nagy acknowledged that he has had offers to play in Russia, but he wants to remain in the NHL. Nagy also expressed an interest in playing in Canada, and would not mind a lower salary to stay in the NHL. Brochu's take: This certainly adds to the rumors that the Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in him. Source
Swedish reports are indicating that Nashville Predators forward Jan Hlavac could be signing with Swedish team Linkoping.
There are rumors that Washington Capitals forward Ben Clymer could be signing with KHL team Ak Bars Kazan or Swiss Nationalliga A club Biel/Bienne. Source
The Detroit Red Wings have avoided arbitration and have re-signed forward Valteri Filppula to a five-year, $15 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed goaltender Pascal Leclaire to a three-year, $11.4 million contract. The deal will pay Leclaire $3 million this season, $3.6 million in 2009-10 and $4.8 million in 2010-11.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Drayson Bowman to a three-year, $2.06 million entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jaroslav Modry is very close to signing with Czech Extraliga club HC BÃlà TygÅ™i Liberec. Source
In an interview with hokej.sk, Ladislav Nagy acknowledged that he has had offers to play in Russia, but he wants to remain in the NHL. Nagy also expressed an interest in playing in Canada, and would not mind a lower salary to stay in the NHL. Brochu's take: This certainly adds to the rumors that the Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in him. Source
Swedish reports are indicating that Nashville Predators forward Jan Hlavac could be signing with Swedish team Linkoping.
There are rumors that Washington Capitals forward Ben Clymer could be signing with KHL team Ak Bars Kazan or Swiss Nationalliga A club Biel/Bienne. Source
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for July 30, 2008
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Mark Parrish on waivers. According to the Star-Tribune, if he clears the 24-hour waivers, it is likely he will be bought out of the remaining three years of his contract and will become a free agent. Brochu's take: A more than serviceable player, Parrish ended up in Jacques Lemaire's doghouse. I'm sure someone will pick him up.
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Josh Hennessy to a two-year, two-way contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed center Dave Gove and defenseman Danny Richmond to one-year contracts.
In an interview on AM 640 in Toronto, Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford stated that defenseman Bret Hedican is likely to sign with a California based team. Brochu's take: The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks are pretty set on their defense, which makes the Los Angeles Kings the most likely destination. Rumors of him signing with the Kings have been strong all summer.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Several NHL teams have been pursuing Finnish free agent defenseman Juha Uotila, including the Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Source
There are rumors that forward Marty Murray may be returning to the NHL. Murray spent last season playing for HC Lugano in Switzerland.
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Josh Hennessy to a two-year, two-way contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed center Dave Gove and defenseman Danny Richmond to one-year contracts.
In an interview on AM 640 in Toronto, Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford stated that defenseman Bret Hedican is likely to sign with a California based team. Brochu's take: The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks are pretty set on their defense, which makes the Los Angeles Kings the most likely destination. Rumors of him signing with the Kings have been strong all summer.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Several NHL teams have been pursuing Finnish free agent defenseman Juha Uotila, including the Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Source
There are rumors that forward Marty Murray may be returning to the NHL. Murray spent last season playing for HC Lugano in Switzerland.
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