The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded forward Radim Vrbata to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Todd Fedoruk and defenseman David Hale. Brochu's take: Vrbata goes back to where he has played his best hockey. But the more interesting question is that now all the other 29 NHL teams are paying for his salary.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed defenseman Boris Valabik. Terms were not disclosed.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goalie Brent Johnson to a 1-year, $525,000 contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Tomas Plekanec to a 1-year, $2.75 million. Brochu's take: Don't be surprised if Plekanec gets traded this year, as his name has been in the rumor mill often.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Enver Lisin to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to a 1-year, $3.15 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 2009 NHL Entry Draft 1st round pick John Moore to a 3-year, entry-level contract. The BJs have also signed defenseman Marc Methot to a two-year, $2 million deal and forward Michael Blunden to a one-year, two-way contract.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Dec 10, 2008
The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman James Sharrow to the Chicago Blackhawks for a conditional pick in the 2009 NHL Entry draft.
Speculation continues to surround about the future of Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. There have been trade rumors that he may be headed to the Ottawa Senators, but GM Bryan Murray has stated he has not talked to GM Jacques Martin since the beginning of the season. Brochu's take: It's a matter of when he will be traded this season, as the Panthers are wallowing in the bottom of their conference. Source
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Eric Tangradi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-assigned forward Radim Vrbata to his hometown team BK Mlada Boleslav, who are in the Czech Extraliga. Vrbata cleared waivers Tuesday. Brochu's take: An almost win-win situation. The Bolts get the underachieving forward off their cap, while Vrbata gets to escape the gongshow in Tampa.
Avangard Omsk of the KHL has cancelled the contract of ex-NHLer John Grahame. This was a reaction to allegations of alcohol abuse by Grahame, highlighted by an incident in an Omsk nightclub last week involving Grahame. Source
The KHL have ruled in favor of Russian forward Sergei Zinovjev and has allowed him to become a free agent. Ak Bars Kazan was found to have illegally cutting Zinovjev's salary. Source
Brochu's take: Just in case you are wondering, both Zinovjev and Grahame would have to clear waivers if they were to sign with an NHL team, as both have played games with their respective clubs already.
Speculation continues to surround about the future of Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. There have been trade rumors that he may be headed to the Ottawa Senators, but GM Bryan Murray has stated he has not talked to GM Jacques Martin since the beginning of the season. Brochu's take: It's a matter of when he will be traded this season, as the Panthers are wallowing in the bottom of their conference. Source
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Eric Tangradi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-assigned forward Radim Vrbata to his hometown team BK Mlada Boleslav, who are in the Czech Extraliga. Vrbata cleared waivers Tuesday. Brochu's take: An almost win-win situation. The Bolts get the underachieving forward off their cap, while Vrbata gets to escape the gongshow in Tampa.
Avangard Omsk of the KHL has cancelled the contract of ex-NHLer John Grahame. This was a reaction to allegations of alcohol abuse by Grahame, highlighted by an incident in an Omsk nightclub last week involving Grahame. Source
The KHL have ruled in favor of Russian forward Sergei Zinovjev and has allowed him to become a free agent. Ak Bars Kazan was found to have illegally cutting Zinovjev's salary. Source
Brochu's take: Just in case you are wondering, both Zinovjev and Grahame would have to clear waivers if they were to sign with an NHL team, as both have played games with their respective clubs already.
Monday, December 08, 2008
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Dec 9, 2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Radim Vrbata on waivers. Vrbata had asked, and was given permission to return to the Czech Republic for "personal reason". If Vrbata clears waivers Tuesday, he will likely be assigned to his hometown team in Mlada Boleslav. Vrbata's $3 million a year contract will come off the cap, and the Lightning will not have to pay his salary. However, Vrbata's contract will still be valid, whenever he decides to return to the NHL. Brochu's take: TSN is reporting that Vrbata is citing "confidence" issues, but the Tampa.com blog has an insider's look on the situation and it is definitely sounds like personal reasons. (His wife being 5 months pregnant is a major point). Source
The Lightning have also placed forward Chris Gratton on waivers. Brochu's take: The Bolts are well on the way to having the NHL record for most different players on a team in a season.
The Buffalo Sabres have denied a report in Western New York Hockey magazine that majority owner Tom Golisano is looking to sell the team. Minority owner Larry Quinn has quelled the speculation, but admitted that "four or five" teams of people have called to ask if the franchise was indeed on the block. There's rumors that Canadian billionaire Jim Balsille may be one of the groups trying to land the Sabres. Brochu's take: Is there a time when a team is rumored to be for sale, that Balsille is not interested?? Source
According to the Puck-rakers blog on the Columbus Dispatch website, several scouts from NHL teams were watching the Columbus Blue Jackets-Los Angeles Kings game on Saturday. Two scouts for the Boston Bruins watched, as did one each from the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers. Brochu's take: The Stars, Preds and Hawks are probably studying their divisional rivals, but the Bruins don't play the BJs until March. The Rangers play the Kings later this month. The Canucks don't play either team until 2009. Source
The Lightning have also placed forward Chris Gratton on waivers. Brochu's take: The Bolts are well on the way to having the NHL record for most different players on a team in a season.
The Buffalo Sabres have denied a report in Western New York Hockey magazine that majority owner Tom Golisano is looking to sell the team. Minority owner Larry Quinn has quelled the speculation, but admitted that "four or five" teams of people have called to ask if the franchise was indeed on the block. There's rumors that Canadian billionaire Jim Balsille may be one of the groups trying to land the Sabres. Brochu's take: Is there a time when a team is rumored to be for sale, that Balsille is not interested?? Source
According to the Puck-rakers blog on the Columbus Dispatch website, several scouts from NHL teams were watching the Columbus Blue Jackets-Los Angeles Kings game on Saturday. Two scouts for the Boston Bruins watched, as did one each from the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers. Brochu's take: The Stars, Preds and Hawks are probably studying their divisional rivals, but the Bruins don't play the BJs until March. The Rangers play the Kings later this month. The Canucks don't play either team until 2009. Source
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
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Lightning sign Vrbata, Leafs sign Joseph
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Radim Vrbata to a three-year, $9 million contract. Brochu's take: The Lightning are amassing an impressive group of forwards. But what about their defensive core? There are also question marks in goaltending.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Curtis Joseph to a one-year, $800,000 contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Curtis Joseph to a one-year, $800,000 contract.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The latest NHL rumors for May 7, 2008
Some rumors from the 2008 IIHF World Championships in Quebec City and Halifax:
The Edmonton Oilers have an interest in Slovakian forward Juraj Kolnik. Kolnik spent the season playing for HC Geneve-Servette of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Brochu's take: Kolnik does have an out-clause, but does he want to return to the NHL?
Radim Vrbata's strong play at the WC has increased his value in the free agent market. It's believed that Vrbata is seeking a $4 million a year contract from the Phoenix Coyotes.
In an interview with Sportnet, Markus Naslund expressed that he wants to play on an offensive team, and it's highly unlikely that he will sign with a team with a defense-first approach. Naslund also said he will wait for offers to come in before making a decision. Brochu's take: There's been a lot of speculation that Naslund WILL re-sign with the Canucks. It's looking more likely he will take a reduced salary to stay in Vancouver.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 5'5 from Boston College led his team to the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Championship.
The New York Islanders have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz to a three-year contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed free agent forward Ian McKenzie to a contract. Source
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Vancouver Canucks prospect Jozef Balej has signed with HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Extraliga for the 2008-2009 season. Source
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jan Platil to a contract. Platil played for the Amur Tigers Khabarovsk of the Russian Super League.
The Edmonton Oilers have an interest in Slovakian forward Juraj Kolnik. Kolnik spent the season playing for HC Geneve-Servette of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Brochu's take: Kolnik does have an out-clause, but does he want to return to the NHL?
Radim Vrbata's strong play at the WC has increased his value in the free agent market. It's believed that Vrbata is seeking a $4 million a year contract from the Phoenix Coyotes.
In an interview with Sportnet, Markus Naslund expressed that he wants to play on an offensive team, and it's highly unlikely that he will sign with a team with a defense-first approach. Naslund also said he will wait for offers to come in before making a decision. Brochu's take: There's been a lot of speculation that Naslund WILL re-sign with the Canucks. It's looking more likely he will take a reduced salary to stay in Vancouver.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 5'5 from Boston College led his team to the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Championship.
The New York Islanders have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz to a three-year contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed free agent forward Ian McKenzie to a contract. Source
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Vancouver Canucks prospect Jozef Balej has signed with HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Extraliga for the 2008-2009 season. Source
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jan Platil to a contract. Platil played for the Amur Tigers Khabarovsk of the Russian Super League.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Jokinen for Marleau, Carle?
The latest NHL rumors from everyone's favourite rumormonger, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
Sources say Florida Panthers assistant GM Randy Sexton held discussions with San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson early in the season that would have led to Olli Jokinen being shipped to the Sharks for Patrick Marleau and Matt Carle. Garrioch believes that this deal could happen at the trade deadline.
The Phoenix Coyotes are worried about Radim Vrbata's salary demands and he could be dealt. The Coyotes are also shopping defenseman Brendan Bell.
The New York Islanders are shopping Mike Comrie and Miroslav Satan. Satan is currently out with a knee injury.
Nick Schultz's impending UFA status may him available at the trade deadline. Minnesota Wild GM Doug Risebrough could have had Schultz signed in the summer for $2.5 million but didn't. Schultz was awarded $1.8 million in arbitration. Now a lot of teams are calling.
Apparently LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi has told other GMs that any King over the age of 25 is available. This list includes Rob Blake, Ladislav Nagy, Derek Armstrong, Scott Thornton, Brad Stuart, Tom Preissing and Jaroslav Modry.
Sources say Florida Panthers assistant GM Randy Sexton held discussions with San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson early in the season that would have led to Olli Jokinen being shipped to the Sharks for Patrick Marleau and Matt Carle. Garrioch believes that this deal could happen at the trade deadline.
The Phoenix Coyotes are worried about Radim Vrbata's salary demands and he could be dealt. The Coyotes are also shopping defenseman Brendan Bell.
The New York Islanders are shopping Mike Comrie and Miroslav Satan. Satan is currently out with a knee injury.
Nick Schultz's impending UFA status may him available at the trade deadline. Minnesota Wild GM Doug Risebrough could have had Schultz signed in the summer for $2.5 million but didn't. Schultz was awarded $1.8 million in arbitration. Now a lot of teams are calling.
Apparently LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi has told other GMs that any King over the age of 25 is available. This list includes Rob Blake, Ladislav Nagy, Derek Armstrong, Scott Thornton, Brad Stuart, Tom Preissing and Jaroslav Modry.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Vrbata for Adams - confirmed.
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Kevyn Adams from Phoenix for Radim Vrbata. Source
*1:17pm EST update* NHL.com has removed the link...awaiting confirmation. *1:53* Has been confirmed by Blackhawks homepage.
*1:17pm EST update* NHL.com has removed the link...awaiting confirmation. *1:53* Has been confirmed by Blackhawks homepage.
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