The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers. Brochu's take: He has NOT been placed on re-entry waivers, just regular waivers.
New York Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov has died during a game in the KHL. Brochu's take: My thoughts and prayers are with Cherepanov's family and friends. RIP.
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Forward Kris Beech has signed with Swedish club HV71. Beech had refused an assignment to the AHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Forward Brad Isbister has signed with Swiss club EV Zug. Isbister also refused an assignment to the AHL by the Ottawa Senators.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-assigned forward Brady Murray to HC Lugano of the Nationalliga A in Switzerland.
Defenseman Nolan Pratt has signed with KHL team Amur Tigers Khabarovsk in Russia.
There are rumors that Russian team Ak Bars Kazan has approached forward Peter Forsberg's agents about playing with the KHL club. Source
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 9, 2008
According to Marty York of Metro News, the Minnesota Wild have reached an "impasse" in contract negotiations with forward Marian Gaborik, and are entertaining offers for the Slovakian star. The Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings are reportedly interested. Brochu's take: Gaborik won't be traded yet, and only if the Wild are out of the running for the playoffs by trade deadline day. Source
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Lawrence Nycholat is rumoured to be headed to the Pittsburgh Penguins or St. Louis Blues once he comes off the injured reserve. Source
Rumors are swirling that the Rangers are close to re-signing forward Brendan Shanahan to a contract. However, the Rangers still have to cut some salary from their cap to fit him in.
The Penguins have placed forward Jeff Taffe on waivers. Forward Kris Beech has been placed on unconditional waivers and is trying to find a job in Europe. Rumors are that he may be close to a deal with Swedish team HV71.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Lawrence Nycholat is rumoured to be headed to the Pittsburgh Penguins or St. Louis Blues once he comes off the injured reserve. Source
Rumors are swirling that the Rangers are close to re-signing forward Brendan Shanahan to a contract. However, the Rangers still have to cut some salary from their cap to fit him in.
The Penguins have placed forward Jeff Taffe on waivers. Forward Kris Beech has been placed on unconditional waivers and is trying to find a job in Europe. Rumors are that he may be close to a deal with Swedish team HV71.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for July 14, 2008
There's been a lot of movement to the KHL lately, so without further ado:
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
There are rumors that Brendan Shanahan has been pursued by several Russian teams, including SKA St. Petersburg and Dynamo Moskva (Moscow).
The Florida Panthers are rumored to be close to re-signing forward Janis Sprukts, who played in Finland last season.
Defenseman Branislav Mezei has signed with Barys Astana in Kazakhstan for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Forward Josef Stumpel has also signed with KHL team Barys Astana for one year.
Forward Mike York has signed with Sibir Novosibirsk of the KHL.
Defenseman Steve McCarthy has signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Jason Williams to a one year, $2.2 million contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Kris Beech to a one year, two-way contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Craig MacDonald to a contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Jamie Benn to a three-year, entry level contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Brad Winchester to a contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
There are rumors that Brendan Shanahan has been pursued by several Russian teams, including SKA St. Petersburg and Dynamo Moskva (Moscow).
The Florida Panthers are rumored to be close to re-signing forward Janis Sprukts, who played in Finland last season.
Defenseman Branislav Mezei has signed with Barys Astana in Kazakhstan for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Forward Josef Stumpel has also signed with KHL team Barys Astana for one year.
Forward Mike York has signed with Sibir Novosibirsk of the KHL.
Defenseman Steve McCarthy has signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Jason Williams to a one year, $2.2 million contract.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Kris Beech to a one year, two-way contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Craig MacDonald to a contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Jamie Benn to a three-year, entry level contract.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Brad Winchester to a contract.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Canucks being scouted, shopping Bourdon again
According to the Toronto Sun, the Vancouver Canucks are once again shopping defensive prospect Luc Bourdon in order to find a scoring centre. Source
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that seven teams were scouting the Vancouver Canucks-St. Louis Blues game Wednesday night. These teams were the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sun is also suggesting that Canucks GM Dave Nonis has been working the phones trying to swing a deal. Rumor has it that Nonis is interested in Vaclav Prospal. Source
The Ottawa Sun is reporting that San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson is interested in LA Kings defenseman Rob Blake. Source
The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Kris Beech off waivers from the Washington Capitals, the fourth NHL team for Beech this month. Beech is quickly earning the nickname "Suitcase". Source
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that seven teams were scouting the Vancouver Canucks-St. Louis Blues game Wednesday night. These teams were the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sun is also suggesting that Canucks GM Dave Nonis has been working the phones trying to swing a deal. Rumor has it that Nonis is interested in Vaclav Prospal. Source
The Ottawa Sun is reporting that San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson is interested in LA Kings defenseman Rob Blake. Source
The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Kris Beech off waivers from the Washington Capitals, the fourth NHL team for Beech this month. Beech is quickly earning the nickname "Suitcase". Source
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Forsberg, Daze updates
Peter Forsberg skated for 85 minutes with Modo on Wednesday and has had no pain in his feet. "The feet feel good.There are no complications or so with the feet," Foppa said. Expressen.se is reporting that Forsberg had actually been secretly practising for a few days last week, so his comeback could actually be further along than first reported. He is still undecided about participating in the LG Hockey Games in Stockholm. SourceEric Daze will not be trying another comeback. In an interview with RDS, Daze expresses his desire to be involved in hockey, but in a non-playing role. "I am in semi-retirement. I did not take my official retirement, but everyone knows that I withdrew myself." Daze said. Daze currently lives in Chicago. Source
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting that Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray was close to one or two deals last week, but the trade talks floundered. It's believed that he has been talking to both the LA Kings and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Source
The Denver Post is reporting that there were scouts from both the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs at the Colorado Avalanche-Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. None of these teams play each other for the rest of the season. Perhaps a trade is brewing? Source
The Washington Capitals have claimed forward Kris Beech off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks have also been talking to the LA Kings about centre Derek Armstrong.
Poll Results:
Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Mats Sundin?
Yes | 203 (57%) |
No | 20 (5%) |
Who cares? | 130 (36%) |
Total votes: 353
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Wild talking to Panthers?
According to Russo's Rants, Minnesota Wild GM Doug Risebrough has been working the phones and has been talking to the Florida Panthers. Also, Duane Sutter, the Panthers’s director of player development, has been scouting the Wild for at least the last two games. Russo speculates that Olli Jokinen would be a player the Wild would look at, if he was indeed available. Source
According to the Buffalo News, the press box seating chart at the HSBC Arena had two seats reserved for scouts from the Chicago Blackhawks, who played in Phoenix on Saturday. There was also a media pass for Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon at the entrance. Tallon is on record saying Chicago needs a puck-moving defenseman. Brian Campbell, an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season who has cut off contract talks with the Sabres, is a puck-moving defenseman. Source
In perhaps the worst-kept secret in hockey, the Toronto Maple Leafs have fired GM John Ferguson Jr. and hired Cliff Fletcher as the interim GM. Fletcher's job in his 19 month contract is to "clear the deck" and try to make the playoffs, while president Richard Peddie will begin a search for a full-time GM. Speculation remains rampant on the future of captain Mats Sundin, who has been at the centre of trade rumors.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired right wing Mark Rycroft from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Darcy Campbell and center Philippe Dupuis. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to a three year, $12.75 million contract extension. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Kris Beech on waivers.
According to the Buffalo News, the press box seating chart at the HSBC Arena had two seats reserved for scouts from the Chicago Blackhawks, who played in Phoenix on Saturday. There was also a media pass for Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon at the entrance. Tallon is on record saying Chicago needs a puck-moving defenseman. Brian Campbell, an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season who has cut off contract talks with the Sabres, is a puck-moving defenseman. Source
In perhaps the worst-kept secret in hockey, the Toronto Maple Leafs have fired GM John Ferguson Jr. and hired Cliff Fletcher as the interim GM. Fletcher's job in his 19 month contract is to "clear the deck" and try to make the playoffs, while president Richard Peddie will begin a search for a full-time GM. Speculation remains rampant on the future of captain Mats Sundin, who has been at the centre of trade rumors.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired right wing Mark Rycroft from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Darcy Campbell and center Philippe Dupuis. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to a three year, $12.75 million contract extension. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Kris Beech on waivers.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ovechkin signs 13 year, $124 million contract extension!
The Washington Capitals have signed Alexander Ovechkin to a 13 year, $124 million contract extension. The contract will expire in the 2020-21 season when Ovechkin will be 35 years old. It is the largest contract in NHL history. Source
The Florida Panthers have acquired defenceman Magnus Johansson from the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick in 2009. Source
The Chicago Blackhawks have also signed defenseman Brent Sopel to a three-year, $7 million contract. The Chicago Herald is also reporting that the Hawks are close to signing Patrick Sharp to a multi-year extension. Source
The Minnesota Wild announced Bob Naegele's majority stake will be bought by former Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold. Sources tell TSN that the purchase price is $260 million. Leipold has been rumoured for a long time to be interested in buying the Wild.
The Wild have also put forward Dominic Moore on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have claimed forward Kris Beech off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Source
The Florida Panthers have acquired defenceman Magnus Johansson from the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick in 2009. Source
The Chicago Blackhawks have also signed defenseman Brent Sopel to a three-year, $7 million contract. The Chicago Herald is also reporting that the Hawks are close to signing Patrick Sharp to a multi-year extension. Source
The Minnesota Wild announced Bob Naegele's majority stake will be bought by former Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold. Sources tell TSN that the purchase price is $260 million. Leipold has been rumoured for a long time to be interested in buying the Wild.
The Wild have also put forward Dominic Moore on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have claimed forward Kris Beech off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Source
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Osgood signs extension, Beech waived **Trade update**
**Trade Update**
The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Matt Keith to the New York Islanders for forward Darryl Bootland. Bootland has been assigned to the Duck's AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates. Source
The Detroit Red Wings have signed goaltender Chris Osgood to a three-year, $4.5 million contract extension. Source
The Columbus Blue Jacket have placed Kris Beech on waivers. Source
Poll Results:
Who will win the Rocket Richard trophy?
Total Votes: 145
The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Matt Keith to the New York Islanders for forward Darryl Bootland. Bootland has been assigned to the Duck's AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates. Source
The Detroit Red Wings have signed goaltender Chris Osgood to a three-year, $4.5 million contract extension. Source
The Columbus Blue Jacket have placed Kris Beech on waivers. Source
Poll Results:
Who will win the Rocket Richard trophy?
Ilya Kovalchuk | 71 (48%) |
Alexander Ovechkin | 28 (19%) |
Jarome Iginla | 20 (13%) |
Vincent Lecavalier | 16 (11%) |
Dany Heatley | 3 (2%) |
Other | 7 (4%) |
Total Votes: 145
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