Hockey and NHL Rumors for Nov 2, 2010

The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers on waivers.

The New York Islanders have placed forward Jon Sim on waivers.

The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Mike Moore on waivers.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zack Kassian to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Mark Giordano to a 5-year, $20.1 million contract extension.

There are rumors that the Toronto Maple Leafs may be interested in acquiring Dustin Penner from the Edmonton Oilers.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:


Goalie Vesa Toskala has signed a month-long contract with Swedish club AIK.

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

NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 29, 2008

Marty York of Metro News is reporting rumors that the Edmonton Oilers are trying to trade a goaltender for a "hard-nosed forward. or two." York quotes two NHL sources that the Oilers are dangling one of their three goalies as trade bait. The Oilers currently have Dwayne Roloson, Mathieu Garon and Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers on their roster. Brochu's take: I doubt that the Oilers are shopping Garon or Drouin-Deslauriers, but they have been shopping Roloson for a long time. Source

The Phoenix Coyotes have claimed defenseman Ken Klee off re-entry waivers from the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks will pick up half of Klee's salary.

The Florida Panthers have signed free agent defenseman Jassen Cullimore to a one-year contract.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Defenseman Konstantin Pushkarev has signed with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Russian KHL. The Dallas Stars released Pushkarev earlier this month.

Russian sources are reporting that the Colorado Avalanche may be interested in signing goaltender Ray Emery once the KHL season is over. Brochu's take: There may be better goalies available next summer.

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NHL free agent signings for July 18, 2008

The Buffalo Sabres have signed goalie Ryan Miller to a 5-year contract extension worth $6.25 million a year.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers to a two-year contract.

The Atlanta Thrashers agreed to terms with center Angelo Esposito on a multi-year contract.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward David Meckler to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Brian Fahey.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed defenseman Aaron Rome to a one-year contract.

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed center Garth Murray to a one-year contract. The Yotes also signed left wing Jeff Hoggan and defenseman Ryan Lannon to one-year contracts.

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a one-year contract, and have signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a contract.

Phaneuf, Ovechkin reject extensions, Roloson shopped?

Marty York of Metro News is reporting that Dion Phaneuf and Alexander Ovechkin have rejected contract extension proposals from the Calgary Flames and Washington Capitals, respectively. Both players are due to be RFA next summer and could receive lucrative offer sheets from other teams. The Caps offered Ovechkin a five-year pact similar to the deal the Pittsburgh Penguins gave Sidney Crosby ($8.7 million a season), but the sniper is demanding between $9 and $10 million a year. Source

The Edmonton Oilers have called up goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers from their AHL farm team in Springfield. Both Mathieu Garon and Dwayne Roloson are healthy. This has led to internet trade rumors that Roloson may be on his way out. Source

The Dallas Stars have fired GM Doug Armstrong and appointed Brett Hull and Les Jackson as interim co-general managers. Stars owner Tom Hicks has said that changes needed to be made.

Anaheim Ducks defenceman Maxim Kondratiev has returned to Russia after refusing assignment to the Portland Pirates of the AHL. It is expected that he will play with SKA St. Petersburg in the Russian Super League.

The Florida Panthers have claimed Garth Murray off re-entry waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.