Latest NHL Signings! Part XVI

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Mark Cullen to a one-year, two-way deal.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman James Wisniewski to a one-year contract.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Brandon Segal to a two-year contract. Brochu's take: Not the brother of Steven, I imagine.

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defenseman Noah Welch to a one-year contract. The Thrashers have also come to terms with forward Anthony Stewart.

The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Nolan Yonkman.

The Boston Bruins have signed forwards Trent Whitfield and Drew Larman, and defensemen Rob Kwiet and Zach McKelvie to one-year deals.

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Boyd Gordon to a one-year contract.

The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Ryan Callahan. Terms were not disclosed.

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The Phoenix Coyotes also traded forward Daniel Carcillo to the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Scottie Upshall and a 2nd round pick. Brochu's take: I think the Coyotes got the better of the trade, as Upshall's upside is better than Carcillo, and the 'Yotes also get a 2nd rounder.

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenceman Kyle McLaren from the San Jose Sharks for a sixth-round pick.

The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Travis Moen and defenseman Kent Huskins to the San Jose Sharks for prospect Nick Bonino, goalie Timo Pielmeier and a conditional draft pick. Brochu's take: Moen will make a big difference (especially in the playoffs) for the Sharks. Also, it certainly looks like the Ducks are looking ahead to next year.

The Ducks also sent prospect Eric O'Dell to the Atlanta Thrashers for forward Erik Christensen.

The Ducks also traded forward Samuel Pahlsson, defenseman Logan Stephenson and a conditional pick in the 2009 draft to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman James Wisniewski and forward Petri Kontiola. Brochu's take: Pahlsson was one of the most coveted players on the market, and he will be money in the playoffs. The draft pick is undetermined at this point.

NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 2, 2009

Bill Guerin's destination and status remains a hot topic in the NHL. As of Sunday night, no deal is done, but according to Darren Dreger of TSN, the "mystery" team is still waiting to sign off the deal. Guerin has already agreed to waive his no trade clause, and it appears an official announcement will come on Monday. Brochu's take: There's also the possibility the deal will fall through, but regardless, a decision will be expected on Monday.

Tim Sassone of the Chicago Herald believes that the Chicago Blackhawks were offering forward Jack Skille around the league in the hopes of landing a centre and a defenseman. The 'Hawks are also believed to be offering defensemen Cam Barker and James Wisniewski, if the right deal came along. Brochu's take: Barker's been on the block for most of this season. The Hawks are in a very similiar position as the Pittsburgh Penguins of last year, and may think a big trade will put them over the top. Source

Larry Brooks of the New York Post believes that Rangers forward Blair Betts is available and the Detroit Red Wings are interested. Source

The Columbus Dispatch blog "Puck-rakers" is reporting a rumor that the Ottawa Senators will trade forward Antoine Vermette to the Blue Jackets in exchange for goalie Pascal Leclaire. Writer Aaron Portzline believes that there's a 50-50 chance that Vermette will be traded. Brochu's take: This would be a good "hockey" trade, as the Sens need a goalie desperately and Vermette could be used as a second line centre. Source

Rumors continue to swirl that the Tampa Bay Lightning will trade Gary Roberts to the Calgary Flames. Roberts and teammate Mark Recchi have been made available by the Bolts. Source

NHL and hockey rumors for May 21, 2008

Colorado Avalanche forward Jaroslav Hlinka has signed a two-year contract with Linköping of the Swedish Elite League. Brochu's take: In 63 games in 2007-2008, Hlinka scored 8 goals and 20 assists. His turtleneck will be missed. Source

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed a trio of restricted Group 2 free agents to contracts. Forward Adam Burish, defenseman James Wisniewski and defenseman/forward Dustin Byfuglien have all agreed to terms with the 'Hawks. Brochu's take: There were rumors that some NHL teams were considering sending an offer sheet to Byfuglien. Looks like the Hawks are going to avoid problems by signing their restricted free agents early. Source

The Blackhawks also signed defenseman Tim Hambly to a contract.

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Aaron Ward to a multi-year contract extension. Terms were not disclosed. Source

The Florida Panthers have signed forward Brady Calla to an entry-level contract.

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Jonas Ahnelov to an entry-level contract.

There are rumors that Pat Burns is the leading candidate to be the next head coach of the Ottawa Senators.