The Chicago Blackhawks have traded their 2nd round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2nd and 3rd round pick in the 2011 draft. TSN is reporting that there are rumors that GM Brian Burke may throw an offer sheet to Boston Bruins restricted free agent forward Phil Kessel. Brochu's take: Burke can give an offer sheet, now that he has that 2nd round pick. But I don't think he will, considering his dislike for offer sheets in general.
The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Jason Bailey to the Ottawa Senators for forward Shawn Weller.
The Ducks have signed defenseman Steve Eminger to a two-year, $2.25 million contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Rob Schremp to a one-year contract. Brochu's take: I think Schremp will be a big trade chip for the Oilers this season, and look for him to be possibly moved at the trade deadline.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Derick Brassard to a 12-year, $12.8 million contract extension.
The BJs have also signed forward Alex Picard to a one-year deal.
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Sunday, September 06, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 2, 2009
According to the National Post, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is not looking to deal Tomas Kaberle, but would be willing to consider a "home-run" deal for him. Burke has not asked Kaberle to waive his no-movement clause, but a source close to the player's agent said the Leafs would soon be given a list of teams he would agree to play for. The Post also reports that an NHL team has offered a top-5 pick for defenseman Luke Schenn, but Burke isn't biting. Brochu's take: Burke's got a point about Kaberle, who's contract is actually fair in today's market. Schenn is pretty much an untouchable at this point. Source
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that "there's talk [Florida]Panthers GM Jacques Martin has had talks with [Pittsburgh]Penguins GM (and old friend from their Senators days) Ray Shero about a Jay Bouwmeester for Ryan Whitney and draft picks deal." Brochu's take: Why would Shero do that for a impending UFA? Source
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach Craig Hartsburg, only 48 games into his first season behind the team's bench. Binghamton Senators head coach Cory Clouston will replace him for the rest of the season. GM Bryan Murray has also said there will be "judgements" made on players before the trade deadline. Brochu's take: They fired the wrong guy. Murray has just been re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titantic, and sooner or later owner Eugene Melnyk will fire him as well.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Alexandre Picard on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Nathan McIver on waivers.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that "there's talk [Florida]Panthers GM Jacques Martin has had talks with [Pittsburgh]Penguins GM (and old friend from their Senators days) Ray Shero about a Jay Bouwmeester for Ryan Whitney and draft picks deal." Brochu's take: Why would Shero do that for a impending UFA? Source
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach Craig Hartsburg, only 48 games into his first season behind the team's bench. Binghamton Senators head coach Cory Clouston will replace him for the rest of the season. GM Bryan Murray has also said there will be "judgements" made on players before the trade deadline. Brochu's take: They fired the wrong guy. Murray has just been re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titantic, and sooner or later owner Eugene Melnyk will fire him as well.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Alexandre Picard on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Nathan McIver on waivers.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Nov 7, 2008
According to Darren Dreger of TSN, negotiations between defenseman Mattias Ohlund and the Vancouver Canucks aren't going anywhere and GM Mike Gillis is fielding offers for the defenseman. It's believed Gillis has talked to other teams about trading Ohlund, but he still has a no trade clause. Brochu's take: I really don't see Ohlund being traded yet, as it is November. If the Canucks are out of the playoff race by the trade deadline, than there's a possibility.
Dreger also quotes sources that say the Canucks have had discussions with the Tampa Bay Lightning about the availability of defenseman Matt Carle, who would fill a void in the event Vancouver is able to find the right fit for Ohlund. Brochu's take: Carle's stock has dropped significantly in the last two years. Source
Lightning GM Brian Lawton is "fielding interest" in goalie Olaf Kolzig and forward Radim Vrbata. Brochu's take: Kolzig would make a good fit in New Jersey, with Brodeur out for 4 months. No one is interested in Vrbata, who has no goals in 5 games at $3 million a year.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Alexandre Picard on waivers.
Bruce Garrioch speculates that December 1 will be the likely date for Mats Sundin to come back and sign with an NHL team. Brochu's take: I'm not going to name any teams here, as all 30 NHL teams would like to have him. No one team has a clear advantage over another at this point.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
New York Rangers forward Andreas Jamtin as cleared waivers and is rumored to be signing with HV71 in Sweden. Source
Dreger also quotes sources that say the Canucks have had discussions with the Tampa Bay Lightning about the availability of defenseman Matt Carle, who would fill a void in the event Vancouver is able to find the right fit for Ohlund. Brochu's take: Carle's stock has dropped significantly in the last two years. Source
Lightning GM Brian Lawton is "fielding interest" in goalie Olaf Kolzig and forward Radim Vrbata. Brochu's take: Kolzig would make a good fit in New Jersey, with Brodeur out for 4 months. No one is interested in Vrbata, who has no goals in 5 games at $3 million a year.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Alexandre Picard on waivers.
Bruce Garrioch speculates that December 1 will be the likely date for Mats Sundin to come back and sign with an NHL team. Brochu's take: I'm not going to name any teams here, as all 30 NHL teams would like to have him. No one team has a clear advantage over another at this point.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
New York Rangers forward Andreas Jamtin as cleared waivers and is rumored to be signing with HV71 in Sweden. Source
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
NHL free agent signings for July 16, 2008 part 2
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Daniel Paille to a two-years, $2.25 million contact. Clarke MacArthur and Mark Mancari have also resigned, accepting their qualifying offers.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenseman Ryan O'Byrne to a three-year, $2.85 million contract. They have also signed free agent right-winger Mike Glumac and recently acquired defenceman Shawn Belle to one-year, two-way contracts.
The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Kevin Klein to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed left wing Alexandre Picard and defenseman Marc Methot to one-year contracts; signed center Steve Kelly to a one-year contract.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed restricted free agent forward Gabe Gauthier to a two-year contract; goaltender Erik Ersberg to a one-year contract; forward Matt Moulson to a one-year contract; and defenseman Joe Piskula to a one-year contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenseman Ryan O'Byrne to a three-year, $2.85 million contract. They have also signed free agent right-winger Mike Glumac and recently acquired defenceman Shawn Belle to one-year, two-way contracts.
The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Kevin Klein to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed left wing Alexandre Picard and defenseman Marc Methot to one-year contracts; signed center Steve Kelly to a one-year contract.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed restricted free agent forward Gabe Gauthier to a two-year contract; goaltender Erik Ersberg to a one-year contract; forward Matt Moulson to a one-year contract; and defenseman Joe Piskula to a one-year contract.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Marleau to Columbus?
According to the San Jose Sharks blog "Working the Corners", the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets are close to a deal. The Sharks would send Patrick Marleau and another unspecified player to the Blue Jackets for Nikolai Zherdev and 6th overall pick in the NHL entry draft. Brochu's take: This is a pretty big rumor. If GM Doug Wilson really wants to shake up his team, then this is it. Zherdev has played better under Hitchcock, but the Sharks don't even have a coach yet. Source
TSN is reporting that Ron Wilson has been offered a job to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs and is flying into Toronto to negotiate a deal. Earlier in the day, interim Cliff Fletcher let the media know that he had found his man and had gave him an offer. Brochu's take: This has again fueled rumors that Brian Burke will become the new GM of the Leafs, considering Burke and Wilson's close relationship. Source
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that the Florida Panthers have received permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to speak with ex-coach Paul Maurice. Source
TSN's Darren Dreger reported that analyst Mike Milbury has been interviewed for the San Jose Sharks head coaching position.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Alexandre Picard to a multi-year, one way deal. The Lightning have also defenseman Kevin Quick to a two-year, two-way contract.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension through 2008-2009.
Poll Results:
Who will win the Stanley Cup?
Total Votes: 82
Thanks to everyone who voted!
TSN is reporting that Ron Wilson has been offered a job to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs and is flying into Toronto to negotiate a deal. Earlier in the day, interim Cliff Fletcher let the media know that he had found his man and had gave him an offer. Brochu's take: This has again fueled rumors that Brian Burke will become the new GM of the Leafs, considering Burke and Wilson's close relationship. Source
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that the Florida Panthers have received permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to speak with ex-coach Paul Maurice. Source
TSN's Darren Dreger reported that analyst Mike Milbury has been interviewed for the San Jose Sharks head coaching position.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Alexandre Picard to a multi-year, one way deal. The Lightning have also defenseman Kevin Quick to a two-year, two-way contract.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension through 2008-2009.
Poll Results:
Who will win the Stanley Cup?
Detroit Red Wings | 57 (69%) |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 (30%) |
Total Votes: 82
Thanks to everyone who voted!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Prospal to Philly, Boyle and Jackman signed
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired Vaclav Prospal from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Alexandre Picard and a conditional (2nd or 3rd) pick in 2009. Source
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Barret Jackman to a 4-year, $14.4 million contract extension. Rumors are flying that the Blues will trade one of defensemen Bryce Salvador, Jay McKee and Christian Backman before the deadline, as many teams are "kicking the tires." Source
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Dan Boyle to a 6-year, $40 million contract extension. The Brad Richards rumours should explode about now. Source
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Barret Jackman to a 4-year, $14.4 million contract extension. Rumors are flying that the Blues will trade one of defensemen Bryce Salvador, Jay McKee and Christian Backman before the deadline, as many teams are "kicking the tires." Source
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Dan Boyle to a 6-year, $40 million contract extension. The Brad Richards rumours should explode about now. Source
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