The Anaheim Ducks and forward Corey Perry have agreed to wait until July 1 to continue contract negotiations. Perry, a restricted free agent, will most certainly get an offer sheet this summer. Rumors have been flying that the Calgary Flames and Atlanta Thrashers may consider sending an offer sheet.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Derek Peltier to an entry-level contract.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Glen Wesley has retired after 20 NHL seasons. The 'Canes will retire his no. 2 jersey and has named him director of defenseman development. Source
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios wants to return next season, if the team wants him back. However, Dominic Hasek will only come back if he's motivated enough to play. Source
Billionaire Jim Balsillie has once again been rejected by the Nashville Predators ownership group. Two weeks ago, he was rebuffed by the local ownership about taking over the 27% ownership that troubled financier William "Boots" Del Biaggio owns. It's alleged that the NHL disapproved of the deal. Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Nashville Predators defenseman Janne Niskala may be joining Biel/Bienne of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Source
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Balsillie talking to 8 NHL teams?
According to the National Post, Jim Balsillie has talked with at least 8 NHL teams about a possible sale or minority partnership. It's believed that he has talked with the Atlanta Thrashers, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars. Brochu's take: As long as Gary Bettman remains the commissioner, Balsillie won't be able to get his NHL team. However, if Balsillie plays his cards right with the other owners, Bettman has no choice but to accept him. Source
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers have an interest in defenseman Andrej Meszaros, and may be willing to offer forward Scottie Upshall or RJ Umberger. Garrioch also reports that Meszaros turned down a lucrative deal from a Russian team. Source
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Patrick Eaves to a three-year, $4.2 million contract extension. Brochu's take: Eaves has had an injury-plagued career so far, but this is a great deal for someone with 20-25 goal potential.
The Los Angeles Kings have traded defenseman TJ Fast to the St. Louis Blues for a fifth-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Source
TSN is reporting that the San Jose Sharks have asked the Tampa Bay Lightning permission to speak with fired coach John Tortorella. Meanwhile, Joel Quennville appears the frontrunner for the Sharks job.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers have an interest in defenseman Andrej Meszaros, and may be willing to offer forward Scottie Upshall or RJ Umberger. Garrioch also reports that Meszaros turned down a lucrative deal from a Russian team. Source
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Patrick Eaves to a three-year, $4.2 million contract extension. Brochu's take: Eaves has had an injury-plagued career so far, but this is a great deal for someone with 20-25 goal potential.
The Los Angeles Kings have traded defenseman TJ Fast to the St. Louis Blues for a fifth-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Source
TSN is reporting that the San Jose Sharks have asked the Tampa Bay Lightning permission to speak with fired coach John Tortorella. Meanwhile, Joel Quennville appears the frontrunner for the Sharks job.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Habs, Canucks after Hossa?
According to Metro News, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marian Hossa will not be re-signing with the club, and the leading contenders to sign the free agent forward are the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have fired coach John Tortorella. Tortorella had one year remaining on his contract. Barry Melrose continues to be rumored as the new head coach. Brochu's take: This has been rumoured for the longest time. GM Jay Feaster did not deny the Melrose rumor, but only stated that he has a list of names he will take to the new ownership.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Dennis Persson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. He is close to signing a multi-year contract with Finnish club KalPa Kuopio. Kapanen owns 50.5% of the shares of KalPa and is also chairman of the organization. His contract has been terminated mutually but the Flyers will continue to hold his NHL rights.
Anaheim Ducks forward Jason King has left the organization and will play with Adler Mannheim of the German DEL. Source
The New York Rangers have signed forward Tomas Zaborsky to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have fired coach John Tortorella. Tortorella had one year remaining on his contract. Barry Melrose continues to be rumored as the new head coach. Brochu's take: This has been rumoured for the longest time. GM Jay Feaster did not deny the Melrose rumor, but only stated that he has a list of names he will take to the new ownership.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Dennis Persson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. He is close to signing a multi-year contract with Finnish club KalPa Kuopio. Kapanen owns 50.5% of the shares of KalPa and is also chairman of the organization. His contract has been terminated mutually but the Flyers will continue to hold his NHL rights.
Anaheim Ducks forward Jason King has left the organization and will play with Adler Mannheim of the German DEL. Source
The New York Rangers have signed forward Tomas Zaborsky to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Marleau to Columbus?
According to the San Jose Sharks blog "Working the Corners", the San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets are close to a deal. The Sharks would send Patrick Marleau and another unspecified player to the Blue Jackets for Nikolai Zherdev and 6th overall pick in the NHL entry draft. Brochu's take: This is a pretty big rumor. If GM Doug Wilson really wants to shake up his team, then this is it. Zherdev has played better under Hitchcock, but the Sharks don't even have a coach yet. Source
TSN is reporting that Ron Wilson has been offered a job to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs and is flying into Toronto to negotiate a deal. Earlier in the day, interim Cliff Fletcher let the media know that he had found his man and had gave him an offer. Brochu's take: This has again fueled rumors that Brian Burke will become the new GM of the Leafs, considering Burke and Wilson's close relationship. Source
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that the Florida Panthers have received permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to speak with ex-coach Paul Maurice. Source
TSN's Darren Dreger reported that analyst Mike Milbury has been interviewed for the San Jose Sharks head coaching position.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Alexandre Picard to a multi-year, one way deal. The Lightning have also defenseman Kevin Quick to a two-year, two-way contract.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension through 2008-2009.
Poll Results:
Who will win the Stanley Cup?
Total Votes: 82
Thanks to everyone who voted!
TSN is reporting that Ron Wilson has been offered a job to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs and is flying into Toronto to negotiate a deal. Earlier in the day, interim Cliff Fletcher let the media know that he had found his man and had gave him an offer. Brochu's take: This has again fueled rumors that Brian Burke will become the new GM of the Leafs, considering Burke and Wilson's close relationship. Source
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that the Florida Panthers have received permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to speak with ex-coach Paul Maurice. Source
TSN's Darren Dreger reported that analyst Mike Milbury has been interviewed for the San Jose Sharks head coaching position.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Alexandre Picard to a multi-year, one way deal. The Lightning have also defenseman Kevin Quick to a two-year, two-way contract.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension through 2008-2009.
Poll Results:
Who will win the Stanley Cup?
Detroit Red Wings | 57 (69%) |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 (30%) |
Total Votes: 82
Thanks to everyone who voted!
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Spezza, Jokinen, Marleau on the move?
According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, three elite centres could be on the trading block this summer:
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza, whose $8 million a year contract extension kicks in this summer.
Florida Panthers forward Olli Jokinen, with the Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks interested.
San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, whose no trade clause becomes effective July 1. Garrioch speculates that the Boston Bruins may give up Glen Murray as part of a package deal. Brochu's take: Spezza's not going anywhere, but Jokinen may have used up his nine lives in Florida. GM Jacques Martin will do everything in his power to trade him. As for Marleau, no one wants Murray and his $4 million contract, so Garrioch can keep on speculating.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Blake Wheeler turned down Phoenix's entry-level deal and will now become an unrestricted free agent. The deal was the maximum offered under the old CBA. Wheeler is free to sign with any team, however he still has to comply with entry-level rules. There are rumors that his home state team, the Minnesota Wild, are interested.
The New York Islanders will not be re-signing impending UFAs Wade Dubielewicz, Miroslav Satan, Josef Vasicek and Ruslan Fedotenko. The three forwards were not offered any contracts while Dubielewicz rejected a "significant offer". The Islanders are also close to re-signing Tim Jackman to a two-way contract. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Tim Kennedy to a two-year, ~$1.7 million contract. They have also signed Swedish goaltender Jhonas Enroth to three-year, entry-level contract. Brochu's take: The Sabres actually got some of their players under contract! Source
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza, whose $8 million a year contract extension kicks in this summer.
Florida Panthers forward Olli Jokinen, with the Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks interested.
San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, whose no trade clause becomes effective July 1. Garrioch speculates that the Boston Bruins may give up Glen Murray as part of a package deal. Brochu's take: Spezza's not going anywhere, but Jokinen may have used up his nine lives in Florida. GM Jacques Martin will do everything in his power to trade him. As for Marleau, no one wants Murray and his $4 million contract, so Garrioch can keep on speculating.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Blake Wheeler turned down Phoenix's entry-level deal and will now become an unrestricted free agent. The deal was the maximum offered under the old CBA. Wheeler is free to sign with any team, however he still has to comply with entry-level rules. There are rumors that his home state team, the Minnesota Wild, are interested.
The New York Islanders will not be re-signing impending UFAs Wade Dubielewicz, Miroslav Satan, Josef Vasicek and Ruslan Fedotenko. The three forwards were not offered any contracts while Dubielewicz rejected a "significant offer". The Islanders are also close to re-signing Tim Jackman to a two-way contract. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Tim Kennedy to a two-year, ~$1.7 million contract. They have also signed Swedish goaltender Jhonas Enroth to three-year, entry-level contract. Brochu's take: The Sabres actually got some of their players under contract! Source
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