The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenseman Sheldon Souray and goalie Martin Gerber on waivers. Brochu's take: Souray being put on waivers was expected, but Gerber has been playing well in the pre-season. The likelihood of Souray being picked up is low because of his high salary.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Slava Kozlov has left the NHL and signed a one-year deal with KHL team CSKA Moscow.
Free agent forward Miroslav Satan is still looking to sign with an NHL team. Satan recently played two games for Slovakian club HC Slovan Bratislava.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 30, 2010
The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Michael Nylander to the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers. Washington will still pay the $3 million salary, while the Panthers will pay a nominal feel. Nylander cleared waivers earlier last week and is still property of the Caps and is subject to any future re-call waivers. Brochu's take: I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. Source
According to the Edmonton Journal, the Minnesota Wild may be interested in Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers. Source
According to the Edmonton Journal, the Minnesota Wild may be interested in Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers. Source
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 29, 2010
With Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding out for the season, there have been rumors swirling as to what the Wild will do with their backup situation. Free agent goalie Jose Theodore's agent Don Meehan has contacted the Wild to see if they are interested in his client. As well, there are rumors that the Wild are looking at San Jose Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss. Brochu's take: It's surprising that Theodore wasn't even given a tryout by any NHL team. His experience could be a good compliment to Nicklas Backstrom. Source
The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Mike Mottau to a two-year, $1.6 million contract.
The Islanders have also invited several players late to their training camp, as forwards Dean McAmmond, Krys Kolanos, Jed Ortmeyer, defenseman Anders Eriksson, and goalie Manny Legace have been given professional tryout contracts.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Luke Walker to an entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Mike Mottau to a two-year, $1.6 million contract.
The Islanders have also invited several players late to their training camp, as forwards Dean McAmmond, Krys Kolanos, Jed Ortmeyer, defenseman Anders Eriksson, and goalie Manny Legace have been given professional tryout contracts.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Luke Walker to an entry-level contract.
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 28, 2010
New York Rangers defenseman Wade Redden has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the AHL team in Hartford. Brochu's take: Redden's agent has been given permission to find a team in Europe for the maligned defenseman. The Ranger's are still on the hook for his salary.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Matt Hendricks to a one-year, two-way contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet has cleared waivers and has been assigned to HC Fribourg-Gotteron SA of the Swiss National League A.
Forward Marek Svatos has left the NHL and signed a one-year deal with KHL team Omsk.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Matt Hendricks to a one-year, two-way contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet has cleared waivers and has been assigned to HC Fribourg-Gotteron SA of the Swiss National League A.
Forward Marek Svatos has left the NHL and signed a one-year deal with KHL team Omsk.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 27, 2010
The Bergen Record is reporting that the Colorado Avalanche are interested in acquiring New Jersey Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner. It's also believed that several teams are interested in forward David Clarkson. Source Brochu's take: Langenbrunner's leadership would work well with the Avs' youthful lineup.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Trevor Parkes to a three-year,entry-level contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andrew Crescenzi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Wade Redden. Brochu's take: Redden won't be picked up, and in all likelihood will never be called on re-entry waivers. His options are limited to the AHL, Europe or retire. Injuries have really affected his play in the last few years.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goalie Cristobal Huet on waivers. Brochu's take: GM Stan Bowman has a plan in place to loan Huet to a team in the Swiss League, so this is merely a formality. The Hawks will now be able to shed $5 million from their salary cap.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Trevor Parkes to a three-year,entry-level contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andrew Crescenzi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Wade Redden. Brochu's take: Redden won't be picked up, and in all likelihood will never be called on re-entry waivers. His options are limited to the AHL, Europe or retire. Injuries have really affected his play in the last few years.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goalie Cristobal Huet on waivers. Brochu's take: GM Stan Bowman has a plan in place to loan Huet to a team in the Swiss League, so this is merely a formality. The Hawks will now be able to shed $5 million from their salary cap.
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