Theoren Fleury is considering a return to hockey, but not back to the NHL. "I think I'm going to come back to try to win an Allan Cup," Fleury said. "It would be nice to add that to the collection." He would play for the Bentley Generals, who lost in the finals last season, in the senior AAA league. Fleury won a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames, and also a gold medal with the Canadian Men's Hockey Olympic team in 2002.
It would appear that Nashville Predators forward Steve Sullivan will not be joining the team this season, due to his lingering back injury. Brochu's take: For those poolies out there, don't take him.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Sunday, September 07, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Sept 7, 2008
According to the Team 1040 radio station in Vancouver, free agent forward Mats Sundin may be down to two teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens. It's believed that Sundin has had good discussions with both teams' respective GMs, and the Vancouver Canucks appear to be out of the running despite their 2 year, $20 million contract offer. Brochu's take: I feel a great disturbance, as if thousands of Canucks fans suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced...
Sportsnet is reporting that Canucks GM Mike Gillis plans to meet Daniel and Henrik Sedin next week to discuss contract extensions for the Swedish twins.
There are rumours in the Swedish media that Calgary Flames forward Marcus Nilson could be signing with SEL team Djurgarden. Source
Forward Tyson Nash has been given a try-out contract by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nash spent last season with the Nippon Paper Cranes of the Asia League Ice Hockey. Source
Sportsnet is reporting that Canucks GM Mike Gillis plans to meet Daniel and Henrik Sedin next week to discuss contract extensions for the Swedish twins.
There are rumours in the Swedish media that Calgary Flames forward Marcus Nilson could be signing with SEL team Djurgarden. Source
Forward Tyson Nash has been given a try-out contract by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nash spent last season with the Nippon Paper Cranes of the Asia League Ice Hockey. Source
Thursday, September 04, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Sept 5, 2008
The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Brad Isbister to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defenseman Zach Bogosian to a multi-year deal. Terms were not released. Source
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo to a multi-year contract. Terms were not released.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jarret Stoll to a four-year, $14 million contract.
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Stephane Yelle to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting rumors that if the Minnesota Wild are unable to ink forward Marian Gaborik to a long-term contract extension, he may be traded to the New York Rangers. Brochu's take: Expect the Gaborik rumours all season, unless he does sign an extension with Minnesota. Source
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Jordan Bendfeld to a three-year contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defenseman Zach Bogosian to a multi-year deal. Terms were not released. Source
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo to a multi-year contract. Terms were not released.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jarret Stoll to a four-year, $14 million contract.
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Stephane Yelle to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting rumors that if the Minnesota Wild are unable to ink forward Marian Gaborik to a long-term contract extension, he may be traded to the New York Rangers. Brochu's take: Expect the Gaborik rumours all season, unless he does sign an extension with Minnesota. Source
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Jordan Bendfeld to a three-year contract.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Sept 3, 2008
The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Ryan Shannon to the Ottawa Senators for defenseman Lawrence Nycholat. Brochu's take: A depth move, the Canucks have more than enough bottom-6 forwards. As for Nycholat, the veteran AHLer should provide some insurance for the Nucks defense.
In an interview with Team 1040 radio in Vancouver, defenseman Kevin Bieksa acknowledged that there are rumors of him being traded, but he ignores them. He first heard about the rumours during the NHL entry draft. Brochu's take: There's been a lot of speculation in the Vancouver media about a possible trade with the Anaheim Ducks and Mathieu Schneider, who looks likely to be moved. The recent acquistion of Nycholat could mean the Canucks may be up to something.
In an interview with AM640 in Toronto, Mats Sundin has still not decided if he wants to continue playing hockey. Sundin admitted he hasn't even skated yet, and has only worked out a few times. Sportsnet is also reporting that Sundin will meet with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher on Friday. Brochu's take: And another episode of "The Bald and the Beautiful" concludes without any real conclusion...
The Nashville Predators have suspended forward Alexander Radulov indefinitely without pay for the 2008-09 season. Radulov signed a contract with UFA of the KHL despite having one year remaining on his existing contract with Nashville.
The Detroit Red Wings are close to a one-year, ~$850,000 deal with defenseman Chris Chelios.
In an interview with Team 1040 radio in Vancouver, defenseman Kevin Bieksa acknowledged that there are rumors of him being traded, but he ignores them. He first heard about the rumours during the NHL entry draft. Brochu's take: There's been a lot of speculation in the Vancouver media about a possible trade with the Anaheim Ducks and Mathieu Schneider, who looks likely to be moved. The recent acquistion of Nycholat could mean the Canucks may be up to something.
In an interview with AM640 in Toronto, Mats Sundin has still not decided if he wants to continue playing hockey. Sundin admitted he hasn't even skated yet, and has only worked out a few times. Sportsnet is also reporting that Sundin will meet with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher on Friday. Brochu's take: And another episode of "The Bald and the Beautiful" concludes without any real conclusion...
The Nashville Predators have suspended forward Alexander Radulov indefinitely without pay for the 2008-09 season. Radulov signed a contract with UFA of the KHL despite having one year remaining on his existing contract with Nashville.
The Detroit Red Wings are close to a one-year, ~$850,000 deal with defenseman Chris Chelios.
Monday, September 01, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Sept 2, 2008
According to TSN, the anticipated trade of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe to the Florida Panthers will be finalized tomorrow (Tuesday). The Leafs will pay the $2 million bonus owed to McCabe, and will be promptly traded along with a draft pick (2nd round) for defenseman Mike Van Ryn. Brochu's take: This long protracted saga is finally over. Look for McCabe to bounce back to his 50 point self, while Van Ryn will flourish in his new surroundings.
The New York Post is reporting that free agent forward Brendan Shanahan could be joining the Anaheim Ducks. However, rumors are circulating that he is waiting if the Mats Sundin will sign with the New York Rangers, and will base his decision on Mats' choice. Brochu's take: So now Shanahan is waiting for Mats Sundin's decision? Who else, the Pope?
Poll Results:
What do you think Mats Sundin will do?
Total votes: 467
Thanks to everyone who voted! Who knew that we are now in September, and still no decision from Sundin.
The New York Post is reporting that free agent forward Brendan Shanahan could be joining the Anaheim Ducks. However, rumors are circulating that he is waiting if the Mats Sundin will sign with the New York Rangers, and will base his decision on Mats' choice. Brochu's take: So now Shanahan is waiting for Mats Sundin's decision? Who else, the Pope?
Poll Results:
What do you think Mats Sundin will do?
Sign with Vancouver | 138 (29%) |
Sign with Toronto | 77 (16%) |
Sign with Montreal | 64 (13%) |
Sign with Rangers | 15 (3%) |
Retire | 24 (5%) |
Who cares...just do something! | 149 (31%) |
Total votes: 467
Thanks to everyone who voted! Who knew that we are now in September, and still no decision from Sundin.
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