Thursday, August 28, 2008
Will be back this weekend
Brochu is Hockey will be back this weekend. I apologize for the lack of updates, as I have been on vacation. Look out for exciting new features as well!
Friday, August 08, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Aug 9, 2008
The National Post is reporting that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher is waiting for a list of teams that defenseman Bryan McCabe is willing to waive his no trade clause for. Fletcher has stated that McCabe has "softened his stance". Source
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Teppo Numminen and forward Tyler Bouck to one-year contracts.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Cam Cunning.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed center Pascal Pelletier to a one-year contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Janis Sprukts to a two-year contract. Sprukts spent last season with Finnish team Lukko.
The Carolina Hurricanes have invited forward Jeff O'Neill to a try-out contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Adam Perry to a contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Vancouver Canucks forward Byron Ritchie has signed with Swiss Nationalliga A club Geneve-Servette for the 2008-2009 season.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Teppo Numminen and forward Tyler Bouck to one-year contracts.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Cam Cunning.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed center Pascal Pelletier to a one-year contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Janis Sprukts to a two-year contract. Sprukts spent last season with Finnish team Lukko.
The Carolina Hurricanes have invited forward Jeff O'Neill to a try-out contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Adam Perry to a contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Vancouver Canucks forward Byron Ritchie has signed with Swiss Nationalliga A club Geneve-Servette for the 2008-2009 season.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Aug 7, 2008
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Chad Anderson to a one-year contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward David Steckel to a one-year contract extension, due to start in the 2009-2010 NHL season.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Jan Hlavac's agent has informed the Nashville Predators that his client will be playing in Sweden next year and will not be signing with an NHL team. Rumors are that Linkoping and Modo are in the hunt.
Forward Stephen Dixon has left the Anaheim Ducks organization and has signed with Brynas of the Swedish Elite League. Source
Forward Zbynek Hrdel has left the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and has signed with HC Sparta Praha (Prague) of the Czech Extraliga. Source
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward David Steckel to a one-year contract extension, due to start in the 2009-2010 NHL season.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Jan Hlavac's agent has informed the Nashville Predators that his client will be playing in Sweden next year and will not be signing with an NHL team. Rumors are that Linkoping and Modo are in the hunt.
Forward Stephen Dixon has left the Anaheim Ducks organization and has signed with Brynas of the Swedish Elite League. Source
Forward Zbynek Hrdel has left the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and has signed with HC Sparta Praha (Prague) of the Czech Extraliga. Source
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Aug 6, 2008
The Buffalo Sabres have signed right wing Colton Fretter and left wing Colin Murphy.
The Nashville Predators have agreed to terms with left wing Triston Grant on a one-year contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Jean-Phillipe Lamoureux. Source
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Ryane Clowe to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Swiss sources are reporting rumors that Minnesota Wild defenseman Sean Hill may join Nationalliga A team Biel/Bienne. Source
Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Ling may also be joining Biel.
Both Toronto Maple Leaf defenseman Bryan Muir and Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Giuliano have joined KHL team Dinamo Minsk. Source
The Nashville Predators have agreed to terms with left wing Triston Grant on a one-year contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Jean-Phillipe Lamoureux. Source
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Ryane Clowe to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Swiss sources are reporting rumors that Minnesota Wild defenseman Sean Hill may join Nationalliga A team Biel/Bienne. Source
Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Ling may also be joining Biel.
Both Toronto Maple Leaf defenseman Bryan Muir and Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Giuliano have joined KHL team Dinamo Minsk. Source
Monday, August 04, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Aug 4, 2008
A lot of movement to Europe lately, so here's the big version of Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Josh Langfeld has left the Nashville Predators organization and signed with Frankfurt Lions of the DEL. Source
Forward Trevor Letowski has left the Carolina Hurricanes organization and has signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. Source
Phoenix Coyotes forward Mathias Tjarnqvist has signed with Swedish club Rogle. Source
Defenseman Ryan Caldwell has signed with DEG Metro Stars in Germany.
Forward Duncan Milroy has left the Montreal Canadiens organization and has signed with ERC Ingolstadt in Germany for the 2008-2009 season.
Forward Kevin Doell has left the Atlanta Thrashers organization and has signed with Swedish team Leksand.
Forward Josh Langfeld has left the Nashville Predators organization and signed with Frankfurt Lions of the DEL. Source
Forward Trevor Letowski has left the Carolina Hurricanes organization and has signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. Source
Phoenix Coyotes forward Mathias Tjarnqvist has signed with Swedish club Rogle. Source
Defenseman Ryan Caldwell has signed with DEG Metro Stars in Germany.
Forward Duncan Milroy has left the Montreal Canadiens organization and has signed with ERC Ingolstadt in Germany for the 2008-2009 season.
Forward Kevin Doell has left the Atlanta Thrashers organization and has signed with Swedish team Leksand.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Aug 3, 2008
According to the Puck-rakers blog of the Columbus Dispatch, the Blue Jackets have invited defenseman Richard Matvichuk to training camp as a non-roster tryout. Matvichuk spent last season with the New Jersey Devils AHL affiliate Lowell, scoring a goal and three assists.
The Tennessean is reporting that the Nashville Predators are talking to the agents of four unrestricted forwards: Glen Murray, Mark Parrish, Martin Gelinas and Jan Hlavac. The Preds are looking for a forward in case Alexander Radulov does remain in Russia. It's also been confirmed that the Predators have talked to one other team about trades. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andre Deveaux.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Mike Johnson has left the St. Louis Blues organization and has signed with DEL team Kolner Haie for the 2008-2009 season.
Forward Geoff Platt has left the Anaheim Ducks organization and has signed with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland.
The Tennessean is reporting that the Nashville Predators are talking to the agents of four unrestricted forwards: Glen Murray, Mark Parrish, Martin Gelinas and Jan Hlavac. The Preds are looking for a forward in case Alexander Radulov does remain in Russia. It's also been confirmed that the Predators have talked to one other team about trades. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Andre Deveaux.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Mike Johnson has left the St. Louis Blues organization and has signed with DEL team Kolner Haie for the 2008-2009 season.
Forward Geoff Platt has left the Anaheim Ducks organization and has signed with Ilves of the SM-Liiga in Finland.
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