NHL and hockey rumors for Sept 5, 2008

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Brad Isbister to a one-year, two-way deal.

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defenseman Zach Bogosian to a multi-year deal. Terms were not released. Source

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo to a multi-year contract. Terms were not released.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jarret Stoll to a four-year, $14 million contract.

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Stephane Yelle to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting rumors that if the Minnesota Wild are unable to ink forward Marian Gaborik to a long-term contract extension, he may be traded to the New York Rangers. Brochu's take: Expect the Gaborik rumours all season, unless he does sign an extension with Minnesota. Source

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Jordan Bendfeld to a three-year contract.