The San Jose Sharks have re-signed both forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton to three-year contract extensions. Marleau's is $6.66 million per year while Thornton's is $6.75 million.
The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Michael Samuelsson on waivers.
The Calgary Flames have placed defenseman Shane O'Brien on waivers.
Vinny Prospal has changed his mind about a comeback and retired from hockey.
Marco Sturm has officially announced his retirement.
Both Edmonton Oilers GM Craig MacTavish and President Kevin Lowe were watching the Philadelphia Flyers - Boston Bruins game. Brochu's take: You would think the Oilers would start selling some of their assets, as they're headed for the 1st overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft.
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Jan 14, 2014
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ryan Reaves to a four-year, $4.5 million contract extension.
The Senators have signed GM Bryan Murray to a two-year contract extension.
There is speculation that the Buffalo Sabres are shopping forward Steve Ott. Sportsnet is indicating that the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings could be interested.
The Senators have signed GM Bryan Murray to a two-year contract extension.
There is speculation that the Buffalo Sabres are shopping forward Steve Ott. Sportsnet is indicating that the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings could be interested.
Monday, April 01, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for April 2, 2013
The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Mark Cundari, goalie Reto Berra and a conditional 1st round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: GM Jay Feaster has got to be awarded the Mike Milbury award for worst GM. He has now traded two top players for very little return.
The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Robyn Regehr to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2014 and 2015 2nd round picks.
The San Jose Sharks have traded forward Michal Handzus to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Harry Zolnierczyk to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman/forward Jay Rosehill.
The Sabres have traded defenseman Jordan Leopold to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for 2nd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional 5th.
The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Kent Huskins to the Philadelphia Flyers for a conditional 7th round pick in the 2014 Entry Draft.
The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Robyn Regehr to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2014 and 2015 2nd round picks.
The San Jose Sharks have traded forward Michal Handzus to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Harry Zolnierczyk to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman/forward Jay Rosehill.
The Sabres have traded defenseman Jordan Leopold to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for 2nd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional 5th.
The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Kent Huskins to the Philadelphia Flyers for a conditional 7th round pick in the 2014 Entry Draft.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 20, 2013
According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla may have provided a list of teams that he would accept a trade to. These teams are possibly the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, and Detroit Red Wings. Brochu's take: This could get interesting. This is the first whisper that Iginla is considering moving to a contender.
Pierre LeBrun also adds that Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester could also be traded. It's believed that the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings have interest.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Garret Sparks to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sparks was the Leafs' 7th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Leafs have also signed defenseman Tom Nilsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Nilsson was the Leafs' 4th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Pierre LeBrun also adds that Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester could also be traded. It's believed that the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings have interest.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Garret Sparks to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sparks was the Leafs' 7th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Leafs have also signed defenseman Tom Nilsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Nilsson was the Leafs' 4th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Monday, February 25, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 26, 2013
The Calgary Flames have traded forward Mitch Wahl to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Mike Testwuide.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed free agent defenseman Mark Eaton to a one-year, $725,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed goalie Braden Holtby to a two-year, $3.6 million contract extension. Brochu's take: A very cap friendly contract. Holtby should continue to improve as a goaltender in the next few years.
The Caps have also re-signed defenseman John Erskine to a two-year, $3.9 million contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Brian Lashoff to a three-year contract extension at $725,000 per year.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman David Schlemko to a two-year contract extension at $1.188 million per year.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed free agent defenseman Mark Eaton to a one-year, $725,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed goalie Braden Holtby to a two-year, $3.6 million contract extension. Brochu's take: A very cap friendly contract. Holtby should continue to improve as a goaltender in the next few years.
The Caps have also re-signed defenseman John Erskine to a two-year, $3.9 million contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Brian Lashoff to a three-year contract extension at $725,000 per year.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman David Schlemko to a two-year contract extension at $1.188 million per year.
Friday, February 22, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 23, 2013
The New York Islanders have placed goalie Rick DiPietro on waivers. Brochu's take: There are rumors that he may be bought out. The Islanders now have $9.5 million in cap space for goalies that don't play on their NHL team.
Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jan Mursak on waivers.
Goalie Dwayne Roloson has retired from the NHL. Source
Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jan Mursak on waivers.
Goalie Dwayne Roloson has retired from the NHL. Source
Monday, February 11, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 12, 2013
According to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch, scouts from 17 NHL teams were at the game between the San Jose Sharks and the Blue Jackets. There was one scout each for the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets. There were two scouts each from the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers respectively. Portzline is also reporting that the BJs are always looking to trade, but nothing is close. Brochu's take: Very interesting, especially for the Eastern Conference teams that don't play the Jackets.
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 11, 2013
The Detroit Red Wings have placed goalie Joey MacDonald on waivers. He has been subsequently been claimed by the Calgary Flames.
The Buffalo Sabres have placed forward Matt Ellis on waivers.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Darcy Hordichuk on waivers.
The Buffalo Sabres have placed forward Matt Ellis on waivers.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Darcy Hordichuk on waivers.
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, September 24, 2012
Post-Lockout NHL signings in Europe for Sept 25, 2012
GERMANY
Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds and St. Louis Blues forward Chris Stewart have signed with Eispiraten Crimmitschau in Germany. They play in the 2nd Bundesliga, which is the 2nd tier in Germany hockey.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff has signed with Krefeld Pinguine of the DEL.
FINLAND
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen and San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers has signed with Karpat.
New York Islanders forward Jesse Joensuu has signed with Assat.
Edmonton Oilers forward Lennart Petrell has signed with HIFK.
Detroit Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula has signed with Jokerit.
Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley has signed with JYP.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds and St. Louis Blues forward Chris Stewart have signed with Eispiraten Crimmitschau in Germany. They play in the 2nd Bundesliga, which is the 2nd tier in Germany hockey.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff has signed with Krefeld Pinguine of the DEL.
FINLAND
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen and San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers has signed with Karpat.
New York Islanders forward Jesse Joensuu has signed with Assat.
Edmonton Oilers forward Lennart Petrell has signed with HIFK.
Detroit Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula has signed with Jokerit.
Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley has signed with JYP.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
More signings in Europe
New York Islanders defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky has signed with HC Slovan Bratislava. (Bratislava play in the KHL.)
Calgary Flames forward Jiri Hudler and Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek has signed with HC Lev Praha. (Lev Praha play in the KHL)
CZECH REPUBLIC
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla has signed with HC Trinec.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Michael Frolik has signed with KLH Chomutov.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Roman Polak has signed with HC Vitkovice.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl has signed with HC Pardubice.
SLOVAKIA
Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar has signed with SHK 37 Piestany.
AHL
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Brett Lebda has signed with the Rockford IceHogs.
Calgary Flames forward Jiri Hudler and Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek has signed with HC Lev Praha. (Lev Praha play in the KHL)
CZECH REPUBLIC
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla has signed with HC Trinec.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Michael Frolik has signed with KLH Chomutov.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Roman Polak has signed with HC Vitkovice.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl has signed with HC Pardubice.
SLOVAKIA
Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar has signed with SHK 37 Piestany.
AHL
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Brett Lebda has signed with the Rockford IceHogs.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
NHL Lockout Signings: Russia
Here is a list of some of the NHLers that have signed with KHL teams:
Ottawa Senators defenseman Sergei Gonchar, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nikolai Kulemin and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin have signed with Metallurg Magnitogorsk.
New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk has signed with SKA St. Petersburg.
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has signed with Dynamo Moskva (Moscow).
Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk and Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has signed with CSKA Moskva (Moscow).
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artem Anisimov has signed with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
Free agent forward Andrei Kostitsyn has signed with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Brochu's take: He signed for the whole year in the KHL, this does not have an out clause in case the NHL ends its' lockout.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Sergei Gonchar, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nikolai Kulemin and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin have signed with Metallurg Magnitogorsk.
New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk has signed with SKA St. Petersburg.
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has signed with Dynamo Moskva (Moscow).
Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk and Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has signed with CSKA Moskva (Moscow).
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artem Anisimov has signed with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
Free agent forward Andrei Kostitsyn has signed with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Brochu's take: He signed for the whole year in the KHL, this does not have an out clause in case the NHL ends its' lockout.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
NHL Lockout Signings: Switzerland
Here is a list of NHL players signing in Switzerland in the past few days:
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa has signed with Lugano.
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza has signed with Rapperswil-Jona.
San Jose Sharks forwards Logan Couture and Joe Thornton has signed with Geneve-Servette and HC Davos, respectively.
New York Rangers forward Rick Nash has also signed with Davos.
Montreal Canadiens defensemen Raphael Diaz and Yannick Weber has signed with EV Zug and Geneva-Servette.
New York Islanders defenseman Mark Streit has signed with SC Bern.
Detroit Red Wings forward Damien Brunner has signed with EV Zug.
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa has signed with Lugano.
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza has signed with Rapperswil-Jona.
San Jose Sharks forwards Logan Couture and Joe Thornton has signed with Geneve-Servette and HC Davos, respectively.
New York Rangers forward Rick Nash has also signed with Davos.
Montreal Canadiens defensemen Raphael Diaz and Yannick Weber has signed with EV Zug and Geneva-Servette.
New York Islanders defenseman Mark Streit has signed with SC Bern.
Detroit Red Wings forward Damien Brunner has signed with EV Zug.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Pre-Lockout NHL Signings for Sept 13, 2012
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to a two-year, $5 million contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Troy Brouwer to a three-year, $11 million contract extension.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed goalie Ben Scrivens to a two-year contract extension.
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Spencer Machacek to a new NHL contract. Terms were not disclosed.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Troy Brouwer to a three-year, $11 million contract extension.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed goalie Ben Scrivens to a two-year contract extension.
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Spencer Machacek to a new NHL contract. Terms were not disclosed.
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, September 26, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 27, 2010
The Bergen Record is reporting that the Colorado Avalanche are interested in acquiring New Jersey Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner. It's also believed that several teams are interested in forward David Clarkson. Source Brochu's take: Langenbrunner's leadership would work well with the Avs' youthful lineup.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Trevor Parkes to a three-year,entry-level contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andrew Crescenzi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Wade Redden. Brochu's take: Redden won't be picked up, and in all likelihood will never be called on re-entry waivers. His options are limited to the AHL, Europe or retire. Injuries have really affected his play in the last few years.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goalie Cristobal Huet on waivers. Brochu's take: GM Stan Bowman has a plan in place to loan Huet to a team in the Swiss League, so this is merely a formality. The Hawks will now be able to shed $5 million from their salary cap.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Trevor Parkes to a three-year,entry-level contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andrew Crescenzi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Wade Redden. Brochu's take: Redden won't be picked up, and in all likelihood will never be called on re-entry waivers. His options are limited to the AHL, Europe or retire. Injuries have really affected his play in the last few years.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goalie Cristobal Huet on waivers. Brochu's take: GM Stan Bowman has a plan in place to loan Huet to a team in the Swiss League, so this is merely a formality. The Hawks will now be able to shed $5 million from their salary cap.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 16, 2010
The New York Rangers have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Marc Staal to a 5 year deal worth $3.975 million a year. Brochu's take: This contract will look like a bargain in 2-3 years time. Staal is an emerging defender in the NHL.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited forward Aaron Downey to training camp.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Enver Lisin to a try-out contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
According to Sportsnet, Peter Forsberg has not closed the door on a return to the NHL. Although still recovering from ankle surgery, Forsberg has stated that he hasn't decided "100 percent" that he will retire. Source Brochu's take: So that means we have to endure another year of Forsberg rumors...
The Detroit Red Wings have invited forward Aaron Downey to training camp.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Enver Lisin to a try-out contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
According to Sportsnet, Peter Forsberg has not closed the door on a return to the NHL. Although still recovering from ankle surgery, Forsberg has stated that he hasn't decided "100 percent" that he will retire. Source Brochu's take: So that means we have to endure another year of Forsberg rumors...
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 9, 2010
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed free agent forward Nigel Dawes to a one-year, $600,000 contract. It is a two-way contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed free agent forward Ryan Potulny to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Cody Franson to a two-year, $1.6 million contract. Brochu's take: The two-year deal for restricted free agents seems to be the norm. Expect other NHL teams to sign their RFAs to two-year deals as well.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Kirk Maltby to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Wings have also placed defenseman Derek Meech on waivers.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
There are rumors that free agent forward Richard Park has signed a multi-year deal to play in Switzerland. Sources are saying he has signed for Genève-Servette HC or Rapperswil-Jona Lakers. Source
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Dec 11, 2009
According to La Presse, the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings are among the teams that may be interested in acquiring Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak's services. Brochu's take: I think the Hab's asking price is a little high for a goalie that hasn't really proven himself as a dependable backup. Rumor is that the Edmonton Oilers are also interested. Source
Washington Capitals forward Michael Nylander has cleared waivers. Brochu's take: It's only a matter of time before he ends up on a KHL team. No chance would the Caps bring him up on re-entry waivers.
Washington Capitals forward Michael Nylander has cleared waivers. Brochu's take: It's only a matter of time before he ends up on a KHL team. No chance would the Caps bring him up on re-entry waivers.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Oct 8, 2009
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Brad May to a one-year, $500,000 contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Aaron Johnson to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Kyle Greentree.
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Milan Lucic to a 3-year, $12.25 million contract extension. Brochu's take: While Lucic is a good player, I don't think he's worth 4 million a year. My estimation is that he will top out at 20-25 goals.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Dave Scatchard to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Aaron Johnson to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Kyle Greentree.
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Milan Lucic to a 3-year, $12.25 million contract extension. Brochu's take: While Lucic is a good player, I don't think he's worth 4 million a year. My estimation is that he will top out at 20-25 goals.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Dave Scatchard to a one-year, two-way deal.
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