The Calgary Flames have signed forward Dustin Boyd to a one-year, $650,000 contract. They also signed forward Kris Chucko to a contract.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed goalie Jean-Phillipe Lamoureux to a one-year deal.
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed forward Kyle Wellwood to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen to a one-year, $600,000 deal.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Defenseman Sergei Zubov has left the Dallas Stars (and the NHL) and has signed with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL. Brochu's take: His salary demands must have been too high for NHL teams, because I think he can still contribute at his age.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Andy Delmore to a one-year deal. Delmore spent the 2008-2009 season with Hamburg Freezers of the DEL.
Goalie J.S. Aubin has left the Philadelphia Flyers organization and signed with DEG Metro Stars in Germany.
Forward Craig MacDonald has left the Columbus Blue Jackets organization and signed with DEG Metro Stars.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for July 30, 2009
The Tampa Bay Lightning are buying out the rest of forward Vaclav Prospal's contract. He has 3 years at $3.5 million per year left on his deal, which means a 6-year cap hit of $1.167 million if his contract is bought out. Brochu's take: Good to see TB management is back at making stupid hockey decisions. Prospal is a decent point producer for his salary. Having that dead cap space for that long is not a good idea for any team.
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed goalie Josh Harding to a 1-year, $1.1 million contract. Brochu's take: I expect Harding will be traded in 2009-2010.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Josh Gratton and defenseman Michael Vernace to one-year deals.
The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Jack Hillen to a two-year, $1.4 million deal.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forwards Liam Reddox and Ryan Potulny to one-year deals.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forward Scottie Upshall to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The 'Yotes have also re-signed goalie Josh Tordjman to a one-year deal.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed goalie Dan LaCosta to a one-year dea.
The Ottawa Senators have signed Derek Smith to a one-year contract.
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed goalie Josh Harding to a 1-year, $1.1 million contract. Brochu's take: I expect Harding will be traded in 2009-2010.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Josh Gratton and defenseman Michael Vernace to one-year deals.
The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Jack Hillen to a two-year, $1.4 million deal.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forwards Liam Reddox and Ryan Potulny to one-year deals.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forward Scottie Upshall to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The 'Yotes have also re-signed goalie Josh Tordjman to a one-year deal.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed goalie Dan LaCosta to a one-year dea.
The Ottawa Senators have signed Derek Smith to a one-year contract.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for July 28, 2009
According to the News & Observer (Hurricanes blog), Carolina will not sign defensemen Dennis Seidenberg or Anton Babchuk. GM Jim Rutherford expects Babchuk to sign in Russia. Rutherford also confirmed that he will be buying out Frantisek Kaberle's contract. Source
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Michael Forney to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Sam Klassen to a contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Anton Stralman, forward Colin Stuart and a 7th round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft to the Calgary Flames for forward Wayne Primeau and a 2nd round pick in the 2011 draft. Brochu's take: I would have thought Stralman would have fit in, but I guess Burke has other ideas. This gives the Flames a little salary cap relief, but there are rumors they aren't done.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Matt Smaby to a 2-year, $1 million deal.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Kellan Tochkin to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Bryce Lampman to 1-year contract. Lampman played with Amur Khabarovsk of the KHL last season.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Michael Forney to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Sam Klassen to a contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Anton Stralman, forward Colin Stuart and a 7th round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft to the Calgary Flames for forward Wayne Primeau and a 2nd round pick in the 2011 draft. Brochu's take: I would have thought Stralman would have fit in, but I guess Burke has other ideas. This gives the Flames a little salary cap relief, but there are rumors they aren't done.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Matt Smaby to a 2-year, $1 million deal.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Kellan Tochkin to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Bryce Lampman to 1-year contract. Lampman played with Amur Khabarovsk of the KHL last season.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for July 26, 2009
The Boston Bruins have traded defenseman Aaron Ward to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Patrick Eaves and a fourth-round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Bruins have placed Eaves on waivers, with the intention of buying out his contract. Brochu's take: Eaves' stock has really dropped over the last few years, as he was expected to be a 20-goal scorer.
The B's have also signed defenseman Derek Morris to a 1-year, $3.3 million contract.
The Canes have re-signed forward Tuomo Ruutu to a 3-year, $11.4 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have also re-signed goalie Justin Pogge to a 1-year, $605,000 contract. Brochu's take: There's also rumors that GM Brian Burke is trying to trade him, but his value is quite low at the moment.
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defensemen Steve Wagner and Roman Polak.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nate Thompson to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Lukas Kaspar to a one-year deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Daniel Winnik to a 1-year deal.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Petteri Nokelainen.
The Bruins have placed Eaves on waivers, with the intention of buying out his contract. Brochu's take: Eaves' stock has really dropped over the last few years, as he was expected to be a 20-goal scorer.
The B's have also signed defenseman Derek Morris to a 1-year, $3.3 million contract.
The Canes have re-signed forward Tuomo Ruutu to a 3-year, $11.4 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have also re-signed goalie Justin Pogge to a 1-year, $605,000 contract. Brochu's take: There's also rumors that GM Brian Burke is trying to trade him, but his value is quite low at the moment.
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defensemen Steve Wagner and Roman Polak.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Nate Thompson to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Lukas Kaspar to a one-year deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Daniel Winnik to a 1-year deal.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Petteri Nokelainen.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for July 23, 2009
The New York Islanders have signed goalie Martin Biron to a 1-year, $1.4 million contract.
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Travis Zajac to a 4-year, $15.6 million contract.
The Devils have also signed goalie Rob Davison to a one-year deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Andre Deveaux.
The Calgary Flames have signed T.J. Brodie and Greg Nemisz to contracts.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Nathan Smith and defenseman Ryan Lannon to contracts.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brandon Yip to an entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Martin Gerber has left the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and signed with HK Atlant of the KHL.
Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin has left the Phoenix Coyotes organization and signed with Salavat Yulaev in Russia.
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed forward Travis Zajac to a 4-year, $15.6 million contract.
The Devils have also signed goalie Rob Davison to a one-year deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Andre Deveaux.
The Calgary Flames have signed T.J. Brodie and Greg Nemisz to contracts.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Nathan Smith and defenseman Ryan Lannon to contracts.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brandon Yip to an entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Martin Gerber has left the Toronto Maple Leafs organization and signed with HK Atlant of the KHL.
Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin has left the Phoenix Coyotes organization and signed with Salavat Yulaev in Russia.
Latest NHL Signings XXI
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded forward Radim Vrbata to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Todd Fedoruk and defenseman David Hale. Brochu's take: Vrbata goes back to where he has played his best hockey. But the more interesting question is that now all the other 29 NHL teams are paying for his salary.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed defenseman Boris Valabik. Terms were not disclosed.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goalie Brent Johnson to a 1-year, $525,000 contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Tomas Plekanec to a 1-year, $2.75 million. Brochu's take: Don't be surprised if Plekanec gets traded this year, as his name has been in the rumor mill often.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Enver Lisin to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to a 1-year, $3.15 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 2009 NHL Entry Draft 1st round pick John Moore to a 3-year, entry-level contract. The BJs have also signed defenseman Marc Methot to a two-year, $2 million deal and forward Michael Blunden to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed defenseman Boris Valabik. Terms were not disclosed.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goalie Brent Johnson to a 1-year, $525,000 contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Tomas Plekanec to a 1-year, $2.75 million. Brochu's take: Don't be surprised if Plekanec gets traded this year, as his name has been in the rumor mill often.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Enver Lisin to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to a 1-year, $3.15 million contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 2009 NHL Entry Draft 1st round pick John Moore to a 3-year, entry-level contract. The BJs have also signed defenseman Marc Methot to a two-year, $2 million deal and forward Michael Blunden to a one-year, two-way contract.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for July 21, 2009
The San Jose Sharks remain interested in Ottawa Senators forward Dany Heatley. Ken Warren of the Canwest News Service speculates that GM Doug Wilson is still looking to make changes, and the acquistion of Heatley would definitely bring some of that change. Warren suggests that it's possible to trade forwards Patrick Marleau and Jonathon Cheechoo in exchange for the disgruntled forward. Brochu's take: Marleau still has a no trade clause. Value-wise, it's not a bad trade, but Cheechoo is a shadow of his 56-goal season. Marleau's play has improved under coach Richards, but who knows what he will be under coach Clouston. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forwards David Spina and Jeff Hoggan, and defenseman Sean Sullivan to contracts. Terms were not disclosed.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed defensemen Brett Carson and Bryan Rodney to one-year, two-way contracts.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Los Angeles Kings have signed Slovakian forward Juraj Mikus to a contract. Brochu's take: Mikus could impress. He was once amongst the top scorers in the Slovakian league. Source
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Ben Eaves to a contract. Eaves spent last season with Blues of the Finnish league.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forwards David Spina and Jeff Hoggan, and defenseman Sean Sullivan to contracts. Terms were not disclosed.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed defensemen Brett Carson and Bryan Rodney to one-year, two-way contracts.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Los Angeles Kings have signed Slovakian forward Juraj Mikus to a contract. Brochu's take: Mikus could impress. He was once amongst the top scorers in the Slovakian league. Source
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Ben Eaves to a contract. Eaves spent last season with Blues of the Finnish league.
Latest NHL Signings! Part XX
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed 2009 first round pick Evander Kane to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Boston Bruins have re-signed defenseman Matt Hunwick to a 2-year, $2.9 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie Curtis Sanford to a 1-year, $600,000 contract.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Nigel Dawes to a 2-year, $1.7 million contract.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Justin Azevedo to a 3-year, entry-level contract. They have also re-signed defenseman Drew Bagnall and forward Ted Purcell to one-year deals.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed right wing Danny Bois to a one-year contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed defensemen Justin Fletcher and Danny Richmond to contracts.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Andrej Sekera and forward Clark MacArthur.
The Boston Bruins have re-signed defenseman Matt Hunwick to a 2-year, $2.9 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie Curtis Sanford to a 1-year, $600,000 contract.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Nigel Dawes to a 2-year, $1.7 million contract.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Justin Azevedo to a 3-year, entry-level contract. They have also re-signed defenseman Drew Bagnall and forward Ted Purcell to one-year deals.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed right wing Danny Bois to a one-year contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed defensemen Justin Fletcher and Danny Richmond to contracts.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Andrej Sekera and forward Clark MacArthur.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 20, 2009
Atlanta Thrashers forward Joe Motzko has left the organization and signed with HC MVD of the KHL.
Florida Panthers forward Janis Sprukts has left the organization and signed with Latvian/KHL club Dinamo Riga. Brochu's take: Sprukts always brings memories back of that crazy rumor he was going to sign with the Habs. I don't think we'll see him in the NHL again.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Joakim Lindstrom has left the organization and signed with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in Russia.
Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler has signed a two-year deal with Dynamo Moskva (Moscow) worth approximately $2-3 million a year. Brochu's take: Sorry, I haven't had time to comment before. The matter is now being decided by the IIHF, and it's been reported that the KHL and NHL will comply with their ruling. The issue seems to be that Hudler went to arbitration, thus meaning he "owes" the Wings one year.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Jason Ward to a one-year contract.
Forward Mike Iggulden has left the New York Islanders and signed with Dinamo Riga.
The Panthers have signed forward Evgeni Dadonov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Florida Panthers forward Janis Sprukts has left the organization and signed with Latvian/KHL club Dinamo Riga. Brochu's take: Sprukts always brings memories back of that crazy rumor he was going to sign with the Habs. I don't think we'll see him in the NHL again.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Joakim Lindstrom has left the organization and signed with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in Russia.
Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler has signed a two-year deal with Dynamo Moskva (Moscow) worth approximately $2-3 million a year. Brochu's take: Sorry, I haven't had time to comment before. The matter is now being decided by the IIHF, and it's been reported that the KHL and NHL will comply with their ruling. The issue seems to be that Hudler went to arbitration, thus meaning he "owes" the Wings one year.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Jason Ward to a one-year contract.
Forward Mike Iggulden has left the New York Islanders and signed with Dinamo Riga.
The Panthers have signed forward Evgeni Dadonov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Latest NHL Signings! Part XIX Swedish edition
Here's the long overdue version of Brochu's European rumor roundup: (with a focus on players coming in/out of Sweden to NHL teams.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Mika Pyorala to a 1-year, $500,000. Brochu's take: Pyorala is one of those European free agents to keep an eye on.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Andreas Engqvist to a three-year deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Rickard Wallin to a one-year contract and goalie Jonas Gustavsson to a 1-year, $900,000. Brochu's take: Gustavsson was the most talked about European free agent this summer, and will be given a chance to back up Toskala in T.O.
Montreal Canadiens forward Yanick Lehoux has left the organization and signed with Swedish club Sodertalje.
Anaheim Ducks forward Josh Green and Minnesota Wild defenseman Tomas Mojzis have both signed deals with Modo.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Mika Pyorala to a 1-year, $500,000. Brochu's take: Pyorala is one of those European free agents to keep an eye on.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Andreas Engqvist to a three-year deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Rickard Wallin to a one-year contract and goalie Jonas Gustavsson to a 1-year, $900,000. Brochu's take: Gustavsson was the most talked about European free agent this summer, and will be given a chance to back up Toskala in T.O.
Montreal Canadiens forward Yanick Lehoux has left the organization and signed with Swedish club Sodertalje.
Anaheim Ducks forward Josh Green and Minnesota Wild defenseman Tomas Mojzis have both signed deals with Modo.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 18, 2009
The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Keith Seabrook to the Calgary Flames for future considerations.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a 2-year contract extension. Brochu's take: The restricted free agent was the subject of trade rumors this summer, but so much for that. But I believe he will be traded sometime this season.
The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Wade Dubielewicz to a one-year contract. The Wild have also signed forwards Danny Irmen, Duncan Milroy, Benoit Pouliot, Jon DiSalvatore and defenseman Clayton Stoner to one-year deals.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defensemen Grant Lewis and Scott Lehman.
The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Cory Murphy to a contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed goalie Devan Dubnyk to a 2-year deal. They have also signed forward Colin McDonald to a one-year contract.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a 2-year contract extension. Brochu's take: The restricted free agent was the subject of trade rumors this summer, but so much for that. But I believe he will be traded sometime this season.
The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Wade Dubielewicz to a one-year contract. The Wild have also signed forwards Danny Irmen, Duncan Milroy, Benoit Pouliot, Jon DiSalvatore and defenseman Clayton Stoner to one-year deals.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defensemen Grant Lewis and Scott Lehman.
The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Cory Murphy to a contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed goalie Devan Dubnyk to a 2-year deal. They have also signed forward Colin McDonald to a one-year contract.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 17, 2009
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenseman Brian Fahey from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Nigel Williams.
The Avs have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Matt Duchene to a three-year, entry level contract.
The New Jersey Devils have signed forwards Nathan Perkovich and Patrice Cormier to contracts.
The Calgary Flames have claimed forward Nigel Dawes off waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Nicholas Deschamps to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Toni Rajala to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Oil have also signed defenseman Dean Arsene to a one-year contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Peter Olvecky to a one-year deal.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Krys Kolanos to a one-year deal.
The Avs have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Matt Duchene to a three-year, entry level contract.
The New Jersey Devils have signed forwards Nathan Perkovich and Patrice Cormier to contracts.
The Calgary Flames have claimed forward Nigel Dawes off waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Nicholas Deschamps to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Toni Rajala to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Oil have also signed defenseman Dean Arsene to a one-year contract.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Peter Olvecky to a one-year deal.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Krys Kolanos to a one-year deal.
Latest NHL Signings! Part XVIII
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mathieu Roy to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Jeff Schultz to a 1-year, $715,000 deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Colby Armstrong to a one-year, $2.4 million contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman Keith Yandle to a two-year, $2.7 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forwards Lauri Tukonen and Blair Jones to one-year deals.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Jed Ortmeyer to a one-year deal. The Sharks have also signed Dwight Helminen, Danny Groulx, Joe Callahan and Ryan Vesce to one-year deals.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forwards Adam Cracknell and Barry Tallackson to one-year, two-way deals. Brochu's take: Great hockey name, CRACKNELL.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Jeff Schultz to a 1-year, $715,000 deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Colby Armstrong to a one-year, $2.4 million contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman Keith Yandle to a two-year, $2.7 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forwards Lauri Tukonen and Blair Jones to one-year deals.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Jed Ortmeyer to a one-year deal. The Sharks have also signed Dwight Helminen, Danny Groulx, Joe Callahan and Ryan Vesce to one-year deals.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forwards Adam Cracknell and Barry Tallackson to one-year, two-way deals. Brochu's take: Great hockey name, CRACKNELL.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Latest NHL Signings! Part XVII
The New York Islanders have signed 2009 NHL Entry Draft no.1 overall pick John Tavares to a 3-year, entry-level contract. Brochu's take: The hockey world will be watching.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Tom Kostopoulos to a 3-year, $2.75 million contract. The Canes also signed defenseman Andrew Alberts to a 2-year, $2.1 million deal.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Guillame Latendresse to a one-year, $803,000 contract. They have also re-signed defenseman Shawn Belle to a one-year deal.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Scott Nichol to a one-year deal.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Patrick Kaleta to a one-year contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Lauri Korpikoski to a 2-year contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Eric Fehr to a 1 year contract worth around $775, 000. The Caps have also re-signed defensemen Shaone Morrisonn and Chris Bourque to one-year contracts. Forward Steve Pinizzotto, meantime, has signed a two-year, two-way contract. Forward Kyle Wilson has also signed a one-year deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Tom Kostopoulos to a 3-year, $2.75 million contract. The Canes also signed defenseman Andrew Alberts to a 2-year, $2.1 million deal.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Guillame Latendresse to a one-year, $803,000 contract. They have also re-signed defenseman Shawn Belle to a one-year deal.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Scott Nichol to a one-year deal.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Patrick Kaleta to a one-year contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Lauri Korpikoski to a 2-year contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Eric Fehr to a 1 year contract worth around $775, 000. The Caps have also re-signed defensemen Shaone Morrisonn and Chris Bourque to one-year contracts. Forward Steve Pinizzotto, meantime, has signed a two-year, two-way contract. Forward Kyle Wilson has also signed a one-year deal.
Monday, July 13, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 14, 2009
The New Jersey Devils have named Jacques Lemaire as their new head coach. Brochu's take: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Lemaire will maintain the Devils' defensive system.
The Chicago Blackhawks have fired GM Dale Tallon. Stan Bowman has been named interim GM. Brochu's take: From Chicago reports, this firing doesn't have to do with the RFA qualifying offeers fiasco, but more with internal organization re-structuring. You have to imagine that Scotty Bowman is involved in this somehow, along with the president of the Hawks.
The Phoenix Coyotes have traded forward Enver Lisin to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Lauri Korpikoski. Brochu's take: They are both RFAs, and there have been rumors that both would sign with KHL teams or in Europe.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Ben Guite to a one-year, two-way deal.
The New York Islanders have signed 2009 NHL Entry draft pick Mikko Koskinen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have fired GM Dale Tallon. Stan Bowman has been named interim GM. Brochu's take: From Chicago reports, this firing doesn't have to do with the RFA qualifying offeers fiasco, but more with internal organization re-structuring. You have to imagine that Scotty Bowman is involved in this somehow, along with the president of the Hawks.
The Phoenix Coyotes have traded forward Enver Lisin to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Lauri Korpikoski. Brochu's take: They are both RFAs, and there have been rumors that both would sign with KHL teams or in Europe.
The Nashville Predators have signed forward Ben Guite to a one-year, two-way deal.
The New York Islanders have signed 2009 NHL Entry draft pick Mikko Koskinen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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.
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.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Latest NHL Signings! Part XV
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Joe DiPenta to a one-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have come to terms with forward Brian McGrattan.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Dane Byers.
The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Geoff Kinrade to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a one-year, two-way contract. The Canes have also re-signed defenseman Casey Borer, forward Steve Goertzen and goaltender Justin Peters to new one-year, two-way contracts.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Tyler Cuma to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ian Schultz to a contract.
The Calgary Flames have come to terms with forward Brian McGrattan.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Dane Byers.
The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Geoff Kinrade to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a one-year, two-way contract. The Canes have also re-signed defenseman Casey Borer, forward Steve Goertzen and goaltender Justin Peters to new one-year, two-way contracts.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Tyler Cuma to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Ian Schultz to a contract.
Latest NHL Signings! Part XIV
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goalie Antero Niittymaki to a 1-year, $600,000 contract.
The New Jersey Devils have signed goalie Yann Danis to a one-year deal.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Paul Mara to a 1-year, $1.675 million contract. The Habs have also signed forward Travis Moen to a 3-year, $4.5 million contract, and have re-signed forward Kyle Chipchura to a 1-year, $500,000 contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Jay McKee to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a 1-year, $1.5 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild have come to terms with defensemen Jamie Fraser and Jaime Sifers.
The Ottawa Senators have traded goalie Alex Auld to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 6th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Tim Sestito to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional pick.
The New Jersey Devils have signed goalie Yann Danis to a one-year deal.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Paul Mara to a 1-year, $1.675 million contract. The Habs have also signed forward Travis Moen to a 3-year, $4.5 million contract, and have re-signed forward Kyle Chipchura to a 1-year, $500,000 contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Jay McKee to a 1-year, $800,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a 1-year, $1.5 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild have come to terms with defensemen Jamie Fraser and Jaime Sifers.
The Ottawa Senators have traded goalie Alex Auld to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 6th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Edmonton Oilers have traded forward Tim Sestito to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional pick.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Latest NHL Signings! Part XIII
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Jim Slater to a one-year contract. They have also re-signed forward Joey Crabb and defenseman Nathan Oystrick.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Matt Ellis.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Brian Boyle to a 2-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed forwards Jamie Lundmark, Carsen Germyn and Ryley Grantham to contracts.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed forward Scott Parse to a one-year contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Mark Fistric to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Richard Petiot, forward Peter MacArthur and forward Bryan Bickell to one-year contracts.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Matt Ellis.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Brian Boyle to a 2-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed forwards Jamie Lundmark, Carsen Germyn and Ryley Grantham to contracts.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed forward Scott Parse to a one-year contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Mark Fistric to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Richard Petiot, forward Peter MacArthur and forward Bryan Bickell to one-year contracts.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Latest NHL Signings! Part XII
Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic has officially retired from hockey. Brochu's take: He was always one of my favourite players. See you in the Hall of Fame!
The Philadephia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Chris Pronger to a 7-year, $34.9 million contract extension. Brochu's take: The contract is not even heavily front loaded, so in the last 3 years of this contract, he will still have a cap hit of around $5 million. I'm not sure how Philly will be able to afford this down the line, but it's clear that GM Paul Holmgren wants to win NOW.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Ales Kotalik to a 3-year, $9 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Kurtis Foster to a 1-year, $500 000 contract. They also signed forward Stephane Veilleux to a 1-year, $750k contract.
The Bolts have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Victor Hedman to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Nick Boynton to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Avs have signed defenseman Brett Skinner and forward Phillipe Dupuis to contracts.
San Jose Sharks forward Claude Lemieux has retired. Again.
Florida Panthers forward Chad Kilger has officially announced his retirement from hockey.
The Philadephia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Chris Pronger to a 7-year, $34.9 million contract extension. Brochu's take: The contract is not even heavily front loaded, so in the last 3 years of this contract, he will still have a cap hit of around $5 million. I'm not sure how Philly will be able to afford this down the line, but it's clear that GM Paul Holmgren wants to win NOW.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Ales Kotalik to a 3-year, $9 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Kurtis Foster to a 1-year, $500 000 contract. They also signed forward Stephane Veilleux to a 1-year, $750k contract.
The Bolts have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Victor Hedman to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Nick Boynton to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Avs have signed defenseman Brett Skinner and forward Phillipe Dupuis to contracts.
San Jose Sharks forward Claude Lemieux has retired. Again.
Florida Panthers forward Chad Kilger has officially announced his retirement from hockey.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 9, 2009
I should be caught up by tomorrow, I still have to post my analysis of the Pronger extension, and the Sakic retirement. There's a few more signings I have to catch up to as well.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Saku Koivu to a 1-year, $3.25 million contract. Brochu's take: And not with a bang but a whimper, the captain of the Montreal Canadiens for the past decade or so leaves the Habs. It's a bit sad that the organization decided for a new direction, but I think Koivu will have a bit of a career revival playing with his buddy Selanne in Orange County.
The Ducks also signed forward Todd Marchant to a 2-year, $2.25 million million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Kris Versteeg to a 3-year, $9.2 million contract. Brochu's take: So the last major RFA on Chicago's roster has signed, which pretty much negates that whole "misfiling" issue. The investigation into that matter is still ongoing.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Brent Regner to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Matt Moulson to one-year, two-way contract. They have also signed forwards Greg Moore and Greg Mauldin, and defenseman Mark Flood to one-year, two-way contracts.
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Drew Fata to a contract. They have also signed goalie Dany Sabourin to a one-year contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Michael Funk to a contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Doug Janik to a contract. They have also signed defenseman Travis Erhardt to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Saku Koivu to a 1-year, $3.25 million contract. Brochu's take: And not with a bang but a whimper, the captain of the Montreal Canadiens for the past decade or so leaves the Habs. It's a bit sad that the organization decided for a new direction, but I think Koivu will have a bit of a career revival playing with his buddy Selanne in Orange County.
The Ducks also signed forward Todd Marchant to a 2-year, $2.25 million million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Kris Versteeg to a 3-year, $9.2 million contract. Brochu's take: So the last major RFA on Chicago's roster has signed, which pretty much negates that whole "misfiling" issue. The investigation into that matter is still ongoing.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Brent Regner to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Matt Moulson to one-year, two-way contract. They have also signed forwards Greg Moore and Greg Mauldin, and defenseman Mark Flood to one-year, two-way contracts.
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Drew Fata to a contract. They have also signed goalie Dany Sabourin to a one-year contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Michael Funk to a contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Doug Janik to a contract. They have also signed defenseman Travis Erhardt to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Latest NHL signings! Part XI
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Cam Barker to a 3-year, $9.25 million contract extension. Brochu's take: So much for him possibly becoming a UFA.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forwards David Jones, Chris Durno, Darren Haydar, Matt Hendricks and Brian Willsie, along with goaltender Tyler Weiman.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Ville Leino to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension. The Wings also signed forwards Jeremy Williams and Kris Newbury.
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward B.J. Crombeen to a two-year, $1.745 million contract extension.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Warren Peters to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Stars also signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a two-year, $1.3 million.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Brian Salcido to a one-year contract.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forwards David Jones, Chris Durno, Darren Haydar, Matt Hendricks and Brian Willsie, along with goaltender Tyler Weiman.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Ville Leino to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension. The Wings also signed forwards Jeremy Williams and Kris Newbury.
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward B.J. Crombeen to a two-year, $1.745 million contract extension.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Warren Peters to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Stars also signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a two-year, $1.3 million.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Brian Salcido to a one-year contract.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Latest NHL signings! Part X
The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Alex Kovalev to a 2-year, $10 million contract. Brochu's take: At $5 million, that's a bit pricey. And this certainly spells the end of Dany Heatley in Ottawa. GM Bryan Murray has a bit of work this summer to get under the cap.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Chris Higgins to a 1-year, $2.25 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Francois Beauchemin to a 3-year, $11.4 million contract.
The Leafs also signed 2009 first round pick Nazem Kadri to a 3-year, entry-level contract. They have also re-signed forwards Ben Ondrus and Ryan Hamilton to a one-year contract. The Maple Leafs also signed free agent forwards including Jay Rosehill to a two-year contract and Richard Greenop to a three-year entry level contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie Andrew Raycroft. Terms were not disclosed.
The 'Nucks also signed defenseman Shane O'Brien to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 5 free agents, including right wing Troy Brouwer to a two-year contract, goaltender Corey Crawford to a two-year contract, left wing Ben Eager to a one-year contract, center Colin Fraser to a one-year contact and defenseman Aaron Johnson to a one-year contract.
The New York Rangers have re-signed forward Chris Higgins to a 1-year, $2.25 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Francois Beauchemin to a 3-year, $11.4 million contract.
The Leafs also signed 2009 first round pick Nazem Kadri to a 3-year, entry-level contract. They have also re-signed forwards Ben Ondrus and Ryan Hamilton to a one-year contract. The Maple Leafs also signed free agent forwards including Jay Rosehill to a two-year contract and Richard Greenop to a three-year entry level contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie Andrew Raycroft. Terms were not disclosed.
The 'Nucks also signed defenseman Shane O'Brien to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 5 free agents, including right wing Troy Brouwer to a two-year contract, goaltender Corey Crawford to a two-year contract, left wing Ben Eager to a one-year contract, center Colin Fraser to a one-year contact and defenseman Aaron Johnson to a one-year contract.
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 6, 2009
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Clay Wilson to a two-year contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Trevor Frischmon to a one-year deal.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be signing Swedish forward Rickard Wallin. Wallin is the captain of Swedish club Farjestad. Source
The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Ilkka Pikkarainen. Pikkarainen returns to the organization after spending three seasons with Finnish club HIFK. Source
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Matt Nickerson. Nickerson spent last season with Ilves of the SM-Liiga. Source
The St. Louis Blues have signed goalie Hannu Toivonen. Toivonen returns to the NHL after spending 2008-2009 with Ilves.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Steve McCarthy. McCarthy spent last season with KHL club Salavat Yulaev.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Trevor Frischmon to a one-year deal.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be signing Swedish forward Rickard Wallin. Wallin is the captain of Swedish club Farjestad. Source
The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Ilkka Pikkarainen. Pikkarainen returns to the organization after spending three seasons with Finnish club HIFK. Source
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Matt Nickerson. Nickerson spent last season with Ilves of the SM-Liiga. Source
The St. Louis Blues have signed goalie Hannu Toivonen. Toivonen returns to the NHL after spending 2008-2009 with Ilves.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Steve McCarthy. McCarthy spent last season with KHL club Salavat Yulaev.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Latest NHL signings! Part IX
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Jeff Taffe to a contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Chris Conner to a one-year deal. The Pens have also come to terms with defenseman Chris Lee.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Chris Minard to a deal.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Tanner Glass to a contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Tim Brent to a contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed goalies Drew MacIntyre and Peter Mannino to a contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Pascal Pelletier to a contract.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Jason Jaffray to a contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Chris Conner to a one-year deal. The Pens have also come to terms with defenseman Chris Lee.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Chris Minard to a deal.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Tanner Glass to a contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Tim Brent to a contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed goalies Drew MacIntyre and Peter Mannino to a contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Pascal Pelletier to a contract.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Jason Jaffray to a contract.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for July 4, 2009
Happy July 4th to my American readers! I'm going to wrap up some of the trades that have gone down, I haven't had time to include them here.
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a 5th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: With Gomez, Kubina and now Smyth, this is the official "Summer of the Salary Dump". Smyth will be a good veteran addition to the young Kings lineup, but earns $6 million per for 3 more years. Quincey is a good young blueliner, but the rest is filler.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Pavel Kubina and the rights to forward Tim Stapleton to the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart. Brochu's take: Another salary dump, but Burke didn't even get draft picks back.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Rick Nash to a 8-year, $62.4 million contract extension. Brochu's take: At a yearly salary cap hit of $7.8 million, Nash is slightly overpaid, but he is the Jackets one franchise star. It will also solidify Columbus as a solid hockey city.
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a 5th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: With Gomez, Kubina and now Smyth, this is the official "Summer of the Salary Dump". Smyth will be a good veteran addition to the young Kings lineup, but earns $6 million per for 3 more years. Quincey is a good young blueliner, but the rest is filler.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Pavel Kubina and the rights to forward Tim Stapleton to the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart. Brochu's take: Another salary dump, but Burke didn't even get draft picks back.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Rick Nash to a 8-year, $62.4 million contract extension. Brochu's take: At a yearly salary cap hit of $7.8 million, Nash is slightly overpaid, but he is the Jackets one franchise star. It will also solidify Columbus as a solid hockey city.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Latest NHL signings! Part VIII
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Mikael Samuelsson to a 3-year, $7.5 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Ryane Clowe to a 4-year, $14 million contract.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Shane Hnidy to a 1-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Ruslan Fedotenko to a 1-year, $1.8 million contract.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Tyler Arnason to a two-way deal. The Rangers also signed forwards Corey Locke and P.A. Parenteau to contracts.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Staffan Kronwall. Terms were not disclosed.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Nate Guenin to a one-year deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Jason Krog.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Ryane Clowe to a 4-year, $14 million contract.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Shane Hnidy to a 1-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Ruslan Fedotenko to a 1-year, $1.8 million contract.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Tyler Arnason to a two-way deal. The Rangers also signed forwards Corey Locke and P.A. Parenteau to contracts.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Shaun Heshka to a one-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Staffan Kronwall. Terms were not disclosed.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Nate Guenin to a one-year deal.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Jason Krog.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Latest NHL signings! Part VII
The Calgary Flames have signed forwards Garth Murray and Riley Armstrong. Terms of the the contracts were not disclosed.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Mike Glumac and defenseman Alex Henry to one-year, two-way contracts.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Chris Chappell.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defensemen Nolan Baumgartner and Lawrence Nycholat.
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed forward Jacob Dowell and goaltender Antti Niemi.
The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Martin St. Pierre to a one-year contract; signed right wing Erik Condra to an entry-level contract; signed goaltender Mike Brodeur to a one-year contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed Mike Glumac and defenseman Alex Henry to one-year, two-way contracts.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Chris Chappell.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defensemen Nolan Baumgartner and Lawrence Nycholat.
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed forward Jacob Dowell and goaltender Antti Niemi.
The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Martin St. Pierre to a one-year contract; signed right wing Erik Condra to an entry-level contract; signed goaltender Mike Brodeur to a one-year contract.
Latest NHL signings! Part VI
I will be wrapping up the latest signings and trades, hopefully I will be caught up by tomorrow.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Adrian Aucoin to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year, $2.75 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Mikhail Grabovski to a 3-year, $8.7 million deal.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Rob Scuderi to a 4-year, $13.6 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Jordan Leopold to a 1-year, $1.75 million contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Chad LaRose to a 2-year, $3.4 million deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forward Stefan Meyer to a one-year deal.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed forward Kevin Westgarth to a three-year contract.
The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Scott Munroe, forward Jeremy Reich and defenseman Brett Westgarth to one-year, two-way contracts.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Adrian Aucoin to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year, $2.75 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Mikhail Grabovski to a 3-year, $8.7 million deal.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Rob Scuderi to a 4-year, $13.6 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Jordan Leopold to a 1-year, $1.75 million contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Chad LaRose to a 2-year, $3.4 million deal.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed forward Stefan Meyer to a one-year deal.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed forward Kevin Westgarth to a three-year contract.
The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Scott Munroe, forward Jeremy Reich and defenseman Brett Westgarth to one-year, two-way contracts.
Latest NHL signings! Part V
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Mathieu Darche to a contract.
The Habs also signed forward Brian Gionta to a 5-year, $25 million contract. Brochu's take: Gainey continues to make wholesale changes to his team. But at the same time, are they getting smaller?
The New York Rangers have signed forward Marian Gaborik to a 5-year, $37.5 million contract. Brochu's take: Sather really hates cap space. He despises cap space.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed goalie Jason LaBarbera to a 2-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Fredrik Sjostrom to a 2-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward John Madden to a 1-year, $2.75 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Martin Havlat to a 6-year, $30 million contract. Brochu's take: New GM Chuck Fletcher is doing a pretty good job signing free agents, at $5 million per year, Havlat is a bargain.
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Chris Neil to a 4-year, $8 million contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Chris Thorburn.
The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Mark Recchi to a 1-year, $1 million contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Nik Antropov to a 4-year, $16 million contract.
The Habs also signed forward Brian Gionta to a 5-year, $25 million contract. Brochu's take: Gainey continues to make wholesale changes to his team. But at the same time, are they getting smaller?
The New York Rangers have signed forward Marian Gaborik to a 5-year, $37.5 million contract. Brochu's take: Sather really hates cap space. He despises cap space.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed goalie Jason LaBarbera to a 2-year deal.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Fredrik Sjostrom to a 2-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward John Madden to a 1-year, $2.75 million deal.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Martin Havlat to a 6-year, $30 million contract. Brochu's take: New GM Chuck Fletcher is doing a pretty good job signing free agents, at $5 million per year, Havlat is a bargain.
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Chris Neil to a 4-year, $8 million contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Chris Thorburn.
The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Mark Recchi to a 1-year, $1 million contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Nik Antropov to a 4-year, $16 million contract.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Latest NHL signings! Part IV
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Mike Cammalleri to a 5-year, $60 million contract.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Mike Komisarek to a 5-year, $22.5 million contract.
The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Byron Bitz.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Greg Zanon to a 3-year, $5.8 million contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Vernon Fiddler to a 2-year, $2.2 million contract. Brochu's take: Why are the Coyotes still signing players?
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Steve Begin to a 1-year, $850,000 contract.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Steve Sullivan to a 2-year, $7.5 million deal.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Samuel Pahlsson to a 3-year, $7.95 million contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward/defenseman Jason Strudwick to a 1-year, $700,000 contract.
The BJs also signed goalie Mathieu Garon to a 2-year, $2.4 million deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Mike Komisarek to a 5-year, $22.5 million contract.
The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Byron Bitz.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Greg Zanon to a 3-year, $5.8 million contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Vernon Fiddler to a 2-year, $2.2 million contract. Brochu's take: Why are the Coyotes still signing players?
The Boston Bruins have signed forward Steve Begin to a 1-year, $850,000 contract.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Steve Sullivan to a 2-year, $7.5 million deal.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Samuel Pahlsson to a 3-year, $7.95 million contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward/defenseman Jason Strudwick to a 1-year, $700,000 contract.
The BJs also signed goalie Mathieu Garon to a 2-year, $2.4 million deal.
Latest NHL signings! Part III
Update as of 2:30 PM PST
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goalie Nikolai Khabibulin to a 4-year, $15 million contract. Brochu's take: Very nice deal for the Oilers, who now have a solid no. 1 goalie.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenseman Adam Pardy.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Erik Cole to a two-year, $5.8 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed goalie Scott Clemmensen to a three-year, $3.6 million contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Ian Laperriere to a three-year, $3.5 million contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Michael Rupp to a 2-year, $1.65 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Hal Gill to a 2-year, $4.5 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed defenseman Kent Huskins to a 2-year, $3.4 million contract.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward David Koci to a 1-year, $575,000 contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goalie Nikolai Khabibulin to a 4-year, $15 million contract. Brochu's take: Very nice deal for the Oilers, who now have a solid no. 1 goalie.
The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenseman Adam Pardy.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Erik Cole to a two-year, $5.8 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have signed goalie Scott Clemmensen to a three-year, $3.6 million contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Ian Laperriere to a three-year, $3.5 million contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Michael Rupp to a 2-year, $1.65 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Hal Gill to a 2-year, $4.5 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed defenseman Kent Huskins to a 2-year, $3.4 million contract.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward David Koci to a 1-year, $575,000 contract.
Latest NHL signings! Part II
Update as of 1:00 PM PST
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Mike Knuble to a 2-year, $5.6 million contract.
The New York Rangers have signed enforcer Donald Brashear to a 2-year, $2.8 million contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Scott Niedermayer to a 1-year, $6 million contract, with bonuses.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Aaron Rome to a 1-year, $550,000 contract.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Joel Ward to a 2-year, $3 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Lukas Krajicek to a one-year deal.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goalie Brian Boucher to a 2-year, $1.85 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Jaroslav Spacek to a 3-year, $11.5 million contract. Brochu's take: I think we can safely say that GM Bob Gainey has lost his marbles.
The Washington Capitals have signed forward Mike Knuble to a 2-year, $5.6 million contract.
The New York Rangers have signed enforcer Donald Brashear to a 2-year, $2.8 million contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Scott Niedermayer to a 1-year, $6 million contract, with bonuses.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Aaron Rome to a 1-year, $550,000 contract.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Joel Ward to a 2-year, $3 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Lukas Krajicek to a one-year deal.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goalie Brian Boucher to a 2-year, $1.85 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Jaroslav Spacek to a 3-year, $11.5 million contract. Brochu's take: I think we can safely say that GM Bob Gainey has lost his marbles.
Latest NHL signings!
Updated as of 11:50 AM PST
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Marian Hossa to a 12-year, $62.4 million contract. Brochu's take: What is GM Dale Tallon doing? He already has great players in Toews and Kane, whose contracts are up next year and both could command $6 million+. Not to mention he still has several RFAs to sign. Do the Hawks really need Hossa's offense?
The Florida Panthers have re-signed RFA forward David Booth to a 6-year, $25.5 million contract.
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Andy Greene. Terms were not disclosed.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed goalie Craig Anderson to a 2-year, $3.6 million contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed goalie Ty Conklin to a 2-year, $2.6 million contract. Brochu's take: No Winter Classic for Conklin, who has managed to play for 3 of those games already.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Matt Walker to a 4-year, $6.8 million contract.
The New York Islanders have signed goalie Dwayne Roloson to a 2-year, $5 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Tomas Kopecky to a 2-year, $2.4 million contract.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Steve Montador to a 2-year, $3.1 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Marian Hossa to a 12-year, $62.4 million contract. Brochu's take: What is GM Dale Tallon doing? He already has great players in Toews and Kane, whose contracts are up next year and both could command $6 million+. Not to mention he still has several RFAs to sign. Do the Hawks really need Hossa's offense?
The Florida Panthers have re-signed RFA forward David Booth to a 6-year, $25.5 million contract.
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Andy Greene. Terms were not disclosed.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed goalie Craig Anderson to a 2-year, $3.6 million contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed goalie Ty Conklin to a 2-year, $2.6 million contract. Brochu's take: No Winter Classic for Conklin, who has managed to play for 3 of those games already.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Matt Walker to a 4-year, $6.8 million contract.
The New York Islanders have signed goalie Dwayne Roloson to a 2-year, $5 million contract.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Tomas Kopecky to a 2-year, $2.4 million contract.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Steve Montador to a 2-year, $3.1 million contract.
Heatley deal not dead, latest signings
The NHL rumor world was on fire yesterday as news filtered out that the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers have a deal in place for Dany Heatley, but it was revealed that Heatley did not waive his no trade clause to go to Edmonton. The deal would have sent Dustin Penner, Andrew Cogliano and Ladislav Smid to the Sens in exchange for Heatley. The much-talked $4 million bonus will only be paid after 11:59 PM July 1st (today), so there's still time for the Senators to work out the deal. Brochu's take: TSN is reporting that Heatley has not flat out refused the trade, he has just not done anything. This deal could still be on.
Latest signings: (BTW, I have moved my Twitter gadget up, for easier viewing)
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Colton Orr to a four-year, $4 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Radek Dvorak to a 2-year, $3.4 million contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forwar Erik Christensen to a one-year contract.
The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Jere Lehtinen to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a three-year, $10.5 million contract.
Latest signings: (BTW, I have moved my Twitter gadget up, for easier viewing)
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Colton Orr to a four-year, $4 million contract.
The Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Radek Dvorak to a 2-year, $3.4 million contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forwar Erik Christensen to a one-year contract.
The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Jere Lehtinen to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a three-year, $10.5 million contract.
Sedins re-signed, Bolts sign Ohlund
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed Daniel and Henrik Sedin to 5-year, $30.5 million contracts. Brochu's take: Not a bad deal at all. For comparable scorers, it's quite a bargain.
Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Mattias Ohlund to a seven-year contract worth $24.5 million. Brochu's take: It's front loaded, so he will earn significantly less in the later years.
Just to wrap up what happend yesterday...
The Montreal Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.
The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to a 5-year contract worth $6.68 million per year. Brochu's take: So the Flames essentially got Bouwmeester for a third rounder. Great move by GM Darryl Sutter, who managed to sign the blueliner at slightly less than market value.
The New York Islanders have traded forward Ben Walter and future considerations to the New Jersey Devils for the rights to forward Tony Romano.
Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Mattias Ohlund to a seven-year contract worth $24.5 million. Brochu's take: It's front loaded, so he will earn significantly less in the later years.
Just to wrap up what happend yesterday...
The Montreal Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.
The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to a 5-year contract worth $6.68 million per year. Brochu's take: So the Flames essentially got Bouwmeester for a third rounder. Great move by GM Darryl Sutter, who managed to sign the blueliner at slightly less than market value.
The New York Islanders have traded forward Ben Walter and future considerations to the New Jersey Devils for the rights to forward Tony Romano.
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