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The Edmonton Oilers have traded Raffi Torres to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Gilbert Brule. Brochu's take: GM Kevin Lowe has once again shown how savvy he can be. Brule is a cheaper, younger version of Torres with more upside. Source
According to TSN, the Washington Capitals have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Mike Green to a four-year, $21 million contract extension.
The New Jersey Devils and defenceman Bryce Salvador have agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth an average of $2.9 million per season. The Devils have also re-signed forward Jay Pandolfo and declined an option on forward Sergei Brylin, according to the Bergen Record. The team also re-signed David Clarkson and Barry Tallackson, plus recent draftees Matt Halischuk and Vladimir Zharkov.
TSN is reporting that the Pittsburgh Penguins are close to a 5 year contract extension with Evgeni Malkin worth around $8.7 million a year.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Brad Stuart to a four-year, $15 million contract extension.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a three-year, $4.2 million contract extension.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for May 29, 2008
According to TSN, Doug Armstrong is about to join the St. Louis Blues front office. Armstrong is believed to have cancelled an interview with the Toronto Maple Leafs to accept a position with the Blues. It's believed he will take over the GM duties once incumbent GM Larry Pleau finishes his contract. Brochu's take: The more the Leafs drag their feet about their GM job, the more quickly candidates are snapped up. Maybe Richard Peddie should spend more time looking for a GM than looking to buy a soccer team. Source
Mats Sundin has revealed that he "has a lot of options" this summer. It was believed that he would only play for the Leafs or retire, but has has opened the door with his comments. Brochu's take: And the Toronto media jumped on this like a hungry dog on a steak. Source
Marty York of Metro News is reporting a rumor that the Edmonton Oilers are shopping forward Raffi Torres for a defenseman. Source
The Edmonton Journal is reporting that forward Geoff Sanderson will not be returning to the Oilers next season. Source
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Michael Frolik to a three-year, entry-level contract. Frolik was the Panther's first round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Source
The Panthers have also signed defenseman Michael Caruso to an entry-level contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a three-year, $6.9 million contract extension. Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
St. Louis Blues goalie Hannu Toivonen has signed with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland. Brochu's take: Maybe he can get his game back in Finland. He's still a young goalie with a lot of potential. Source
Washington Capitals goalie Frederic Cassivi has officially signed with Nurnberg/Sinupret Ice Tigers of the DEL in Germany. Source
St. Louis Blues forward Martin Kariya has joined SCL Tigers of the DEL for the 2008-2009 season.
Mats Sundin has revealed that he "has a lot of options" this summer. It was believed that he would only play for the Leafs or retire, but has has opened the door with his comments. Brochu's take: And the Toronto media jumped on this like a hungry dog on a steak. Source
Marty York of Metro News is reporting a rumor that the Edmonton Oilers are shopping forward Raffi Torres for a defenseman. Source
The Edmonton Journal is reporting that forward Geoff Sanderson will not be returning to the Oilers next season. Source
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Michael Frolik to a three-year, entry-level contract. Frolik was the Panther's first round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Source
The Panthers have also signed defenseman Michael Caruso to an entry-level contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a three-year, $6.9 million contract extension. Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
St. Louis Blues goalie Hannu Toivonen has signed with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland. Brochu's take: Maybe he can get his game back in Finland. He's still a young goalie with a lot of potential. Source
Washington Capitals goalie Frederic Cassivi has officially signed with Nurnberg/Sinupret Ice Tigers of the DEL in Germany. Source
St. Louis Blues forward Martin Kariya has joined SCL Tigers of the DEL for the 2008-2009 season.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Oilers after Vandermeer, Sharp?
The following rumors come from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal:
Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe was scouting the Chicago Blackhawks-LA Kings game on Wednesday night in Chicago. He was also in Montreal to see the Montreal Canadiens play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Lowe likes defenseman Jim Vandermeer, a Western kid and one of the league's "best scrappers". He may also be looking at Rene Bourque and Patrick Sharp, who is coveted by many teams.
Raffi Torres and Jarret Stoll remain available at the right price. The Oilers have been receiving calls for the forward pair from several teams.
The Blackhawks did "sniff around" Anaheim Ducks defenceman Mathieu Schneider during the last few weeks, but truth is they're going to save their money and try to sign Wade Redden of the Ottawa Senators next year when he's an unrestricted free agent. Redden is eight years younger.
The Philadelphia Flyers have had internal discussions about a possible outdoor game to be played at Penn State University's Beaver Stadium. The Pittsburgh Penguins are interested, and this could become an annual event. "We've talked to the Pittsburgh guys and they're going to noodle it around," Flyers president Peter Luukko said. "They're doing the one this year so they want to see how that goes." Source
Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe was scouting the Chicago Blackhawks-LA Kings game on Wednesday night in Chicago. He was also in Montreal to see the Montreal Canadiens play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Lowe likes defenseman Jim Vandermeer, a Western kid and one of the league's "best scrappers". He may also be looking at Rene Bourque and Patrick Sharp, who is coveted by many teams.
Raffi Torres and Jarret Stoll remain available at the right price. The Oilers have been receiving calls for the forward pair from several teams.
The Blackhawks did "sniff around" Anaheim Ducks defenceman Mathieu Schneider during the last few weeks, but truth is they're going to save their money and try to sign Wade Redden of the Ottawa Senators next year when he's an unrestricted free agent. Redden is eight years younger.
The Philadelphia Flyers have had internal discussions about a possible outdoor game to be played at Penn State University's Beaver Stadium. The Pittsburgh Penguins are interested, and this could become an annual event. "We've talked to the Pittsburgh guys and they're going to noodle it around," Flyers president Peter Luukko said. "They're doing the one this year so they want to see how that goes." Source
Friday, December 07, 2007
Torres and Stoll healthy scratches, trade imminent?
Edmonton Oilers forwards Jarret Stoll and Raffi Torres will be healthy scratches for tonight's game against the St. Louis Blues. Torres will end his iron-man streak at 215 games. There has been speculation that both players were being shopped and a trade could be imminent. There were rumours that both players could be headed to Montreal. Source
Various sources have confirmed that the Nashville Predators have signed David Legwand to a six-year, $27 million contract extension.
Mark Recchi has been called up on re-entry waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where it's expected a team will pick him up. The most likely teams to pick him up are Washington, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Carolina and Dallas.
Various sources have confirmed that the Nashville Predators have signed David Legwand to a six-year, $27 million contract extension.
Mark Recchi has been called up on re-entry waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where it's expected a team will pick him up. The most likely teams to pick him up are Washington, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Carolina and Dallas.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Canucks listening to Naslund offers?
These following rumours are courtesy of Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
The Vancouver Canucks aren't looking to move Markus Naslund, but GM David Nonis is listening to offers. He'd like to make a move to shake up his team and bring in a quality blueliner with defensemen Sami Salo, Kevin Bieksa and Lukas Krajicek all injured.
The Ottawa Senators have been shopping Joe Corvo all summer, but has not gotten any offers. Garrioch hints that the Canucks may be interested.
The Edmonton Oilers would like to move Raffi Torres. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Oilers have been talking, but neither have each other's needs.
Ducks GM Brian Burke will try to get the NHL to study a proposal that will allow teams to pick up a portion of a player's salary to facilitate more trades. While Burke tried a similar move last year with a per-transaction cap of $2 million and a per-team cap of $4 million, it didn't fly. It's believed he has lowered the amount this year to $500,000 per transaction and several GMs are on board.
Various reports in Boston indicate that Patrice Bergeron could be out for the season. According to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, Bergeron came within an "inch" of being paralyzed.
The Vancouver Canucks aren't looking to move Markus Naslund, but GM David Nonis is listening to offers. He'd like to make a move to shake up his team and bring in a quality blueliner with defensemen Sami Salo, Kevin Bieksa and Lukas Krajicek all injured.
The Ottawa Senators have been shopping Joe Corvo all summer, but has not gotten any offers. Garrioch hints that the Canucks may be interested.
The Edmonton Oilers would like to move Raffi Torres. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Oilers have been talking, but neither have each other's needs.
Ducks GM Brian Burke will try to get the NHL to study a proposal that will allow teams to pick up a portion of a player's salary to facilitate more trades. While Burke tried a similar move last year with a per-transaction cap of $2 million and a per-team cap of $4 million, it didn't fly. It's believed he has lowered the amount this year to $500,000 per transaction and several GMs are on board.
Various reports in Boston indicate that Patrice Bergeron could be out for the season. According to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, Bergeron came within an "inch" of being paralyzed.
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