The Boston Bruins have signed forward Marc Savard to a 7-year contract extension, with an annual salary cap hit of $4.2 million. Brochu's take: Not a bad cap hit for a centre that can get you 80-90 points a season. This should help alleviate the Bruins' cap woes, but they need some more firepower in their lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Oskars Bartulis to a three-year, $1.8 million contract extension.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed forward Erik Christenson on waivers.
The San Jose Sharks have claimed defenseman Jay Leach off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for June 4, 2009
The Colorado Avalanche have fired head coach Tony Granato and named Greg Sherman as the new general manager. Along with Granato, five others in the Avs' front office were also fired. Brochu's take: It's absolutely bush-league the way the Colorado organization let Granato sit like a sitting duck, waiting for the hammer to fall. I think future players and management will be more careful about joining the Avs. Source
According to Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com, the Philadelphia Flyers are close to signing goalie Ray Emery to a contract. Several NHL GMs have confirmed that this is pretty close to a "done deal". Emery cannot sign a contract until July 1, because he is still considered a UFA, even though he spent last season with KHL team Atlant Mytischi. Source
Here comes Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
Garrioch claims that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vincent Lecavalier is available, despite numerous denials by Bolts GM Brian Lawton. Speculation is that the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings remain the frontrunners to land the superstar, while Garrioch claims the Edmonton Oilers made a pitch for him last season. Brochu's take: Expect the Lecavalier rumors to reach a crescendo near the NHL Entry Draft.
San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has fielded calls on forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton, but it's unlikely that Wilson will move either. He is however, certain to make moves this summer.
The Boston Herald is reporting that the Bruins may consider trading RFA forward Phil Kessel, as they are limited by the amount of cap space after re-signing forward David Krejci. The Herald is also reporting speculation that forward Marc Savard be willing to waive his no trade clause. Brochu's take: There's just no more salary cap space for the Bruins to keep all that talent. Teams will be lining up to get their hands on Savard and Kessel, but that's a shocker that Savard would be willing to waive his NTC. Source
According to Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com, the Philadelphia Flyers are close to signing goalie Ray Emery to a contract. Several NHL GMs have confirmed that this is pretty close to a "done deal". Emery cannot sign a contract until July 1, because he is still considered a UFA, even though he spent last season with KHL team Atlant Mytischi. Source
Here comes Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
Garrioch claims that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vincent Lecavalier is available, despite numerous denials by Bolts GM Brian Lawton. Speculation is that the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings remain the frontrunners to land the superstar, while Garrioch claims the Edmonton Oilers made a pitch for him last season. Brochu's take: Expect the Lecavalier rumors to reach a crescendo near the NHL Entry Draft.
San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has fielded calls on forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton, but it's unlikely that Wilson will move either. He is however, certain to make moves this summer.
The Boston Herald is reporting that the Bruins may consider trading RFA forward Phil Kessel, as they are limited by the amount of cap space after re-signing forward David Krejci. The Herald is also reporting speculation that forward Marc Savard be willing to waive his no trade clause. Brochu's take: There's just no more salary cap space for the Bruins to keep all that talent. Teams will be lining up to get their hands on Savard and Kessel, but that's a shocker that Savard would be willing to waive his NTC. Source
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 2, 2008
Marty York of Metro News is reporting that "both the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators have informed Minnesota Wild officials that they’d be willing and eager to take Marian Gaborik off their hands in a trade if they can’t sign the high-scoring winger to a new contract." Brochu's take: The likelihood of the Wild trading Gaborik to a division rival is remote. However, Gaborik rumors will continue to spread until he signs a contract extension. Source
According to the Boston Herald and other Boston sources, forward Marc Savard could be on his way out of Boston, as the Bruins want to deal him for a puck-moving defenseman. Brochu's take: There's that pesky no trade clause, but Savard would have no shortage of suitors. Source
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded the rights to unsigned draft pick, Michal Sersen to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Tampa Bay’s fifth-round pick at the 2009 Entry Draft.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Luca Sbisa to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Buffalo Sabres have claimed forward Matt Ellis off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Dan Gendur to an entry-level contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed defenseman Ryan Lannon and centre Mike Zigomanis on waivers.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed forwards Ryan Potulny and Carl Corazzini on waivers.
According to the Boston Herald and other Boston sources, forward Marc Savard could be on his way out of Boston, as the Bruins want to deal him for a puck-moving defenseman. Brochu's take: There's that pesky no trade clause, but Savard would have no shortage of suitors. Source
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded the rights to unsigned draft pick, Michal Sersen to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Tampa Bay’s fifth-round pick at the 2009 Entry Draft.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Luca Sbisa to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Buffalo Sabres have claimed forward Matt Ellis off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Dan Gendur to an entry-level contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed defenseman Ryan Lannon and centre Mike Zigomanis on waivers.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed forwards Ryan Potulny and Carl Corazzini on waivers.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Doan to Edmonton?
According to Bob Stauffer of the TEAM 1260 in Edmonton, Shane Doan could be moved in the first 40 games of the season. Stauffer is citing a Phoenix source, and it's believed the Coyotes are interested in Joni Pitkanen, Ethan Moreau and Rob Schremp in exchange. He also mentioned a possible swap between Shawn Horcoff and Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins.
The NHLPA has officially nominated Paul Kelly for the position of Executive Director. Source
Former Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Button has agreed to coach three games for the Israeli national junior team on their tour of Winnipeg, Chicago and New York.
Today is Blog Action Day and this year's theme is the environment. Perhaps we should all adopt Scott Niedermayer's efforts and try to protect what we have for the now and the future.
Poll Results:
Where do you think Peter Forsberg will sign?
Votes so far: 235
Poll closed
The NHLPA has officially nominated Paul Kelly for the position of Executive Director. Source
Former Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Button has agreed to coach three games for the Israeli national junior team on their tour of Winnipeg, Chicago and New York.
Today is Blog Action Day and this year's theme is the environment. Perhaps we should all adopt Scott Niedermayer's efforts and try to protect what we have for the now and the future.
Poll Results:
Where do you think Peter Forsberg will sign?
Colorado | 15 (6%) |
Detroit | 7 (2%) |
Modo (Sweden) | 7 (2%) |
Ottawa | 6 (2%) |
Philadelphia | 17 (7%) |
Vancouver | 136 (57%) |
Other | 8 (3%) |
Who cares | 39 (16%) |
Votes so far: 235
Poll closed
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