USA Today writer Kevin Allen was on WDFN radio in Detroit and reported that the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks have real interest in Mats Sundin and Marian Hossa. He also reports that the Atlanta Thrashers are having problems negotiating a contract extension with Hossa. Kevin feels both players will end up in the Western Conference, and that the Detroit Red Wings could be another team that is interested. He also notes that the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a scoring forward and could be interested. Hat tip to the people over at KuklasKorner.com for the heads-up. Source
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star is reporting that the Maple Leafs were "seriously considering" calling up goaltending prospect Justin Pogge to start last Saturday's game. Source
Bill Clement of Sportsnet's Hockeycentral panel reported that the Calgary Flames could be interested in LA Kings defenseman Rob Blake.
Brochu's European round-up:
Simon Gamache, who had been released by the Maple Leafs earlier this week, has signed a three-year deal with SC Bern of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Source
Nashville Predators prospect Oliver Setzinger has left the AHL Milwaukee Admirals. The Austrian forward has signed with SCL Tigers in Switzerland. Source
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Hurricanes trade watch
According to Lord Stanley's Blog at the News & Observer, the Carolina Hurricanes are looking for a forward, and a trade could happen in the next 48 hours. They are looking to add forward depth with Justin Williams out indefinitely and Matt Cullen's concussion problems. The Canes would probably part with a draft pick or low-level prospect. They are also still pursuing a puck-moving defenseman. Source
Rumors continue to swirl that the Colorado Avalanche are shopping defenseman John-Michael Liles. Could he be a fit in Carolina?
The St. Louis Blues are shopping three of their defenseman, and a trade could come very soon. It's believed that Barret Jackman, Bryce Salvador and Christian Backman are the names being mentioned. Source
Pierre LeBrun of Sportsnet is reporting that if significant progress isn't made in contract talks between Marian Hossa and the Atlanta Thrashers, the Thrashers will begin to shop Hossa in earnest. Source
Various sources have confirmed that the Dallas Stars have signed Mike Ribeiro to a five year, $25 million contract extension.
Waiver wire news:
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed Sergei Samsonov on re-entry waivers again.
The Washington Capitals have placed Ben Clymer on re-entry waivers.
The San Jose Sharks have placed goaltender Dimitri Patzold on waivers.
Simon Gamache has cleared waivers and released by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will most likely be signing in Switzerland.
Rumors continue to swirl that the Colorado Avalanche are shopping defenseman John-Michael Liles. Could he be a fit in Carolina?
The St. Louis Blues are shopping three of their defenseman, and a trade could come very soon. It's believed that Barret Jackman, Bryce Salvador and Christian Backman are the names being mentioned. Source
Pierre LeBrun of Sportsnet is reporting that if significant progress isn't made in contract talks between Marian Hossa and the Atlanta Thrashers, the Thrashers will begin to shop Hossa in earnest. Source
Various sources have confirmed that the Dallas Stars have signed Mike Ribeiro to a five year, $25 million contract extension.
Waiver wire news:
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed Sergei Samsonov on re-entry waivers again.
The Washington Capitals have placed Ben Clymer on re-entry waivers.
The San Jose Sharks have placed goaltender Dimitri Patzold on waivers.
Simon Gamache has cleared waivers and released by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will most likely be signing in Switzerland.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Billionaire interested in buying the Leafs?
Toronto billionaire Alex Shnaider, a one-time owner in the Formula One auto racing circuit, has expressed interest in buying the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Toronto Star is reporting that Shnaider has been consulting with bank and industry contacts about how much money it would take to buy the Leafs and it's parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Source
Meanwhile, in Edmonton, Daryl Katz's bid to buy the Edmonton Oilers has stalled, after the Edmonton Investors Group (EIG) recommended a rejection of Katz's $188 million offer to purchase the team. Sources say the board is stalling so that the opposing shareholders could be bought out. Katz's offer expires January 31st, and the board recommendation is expected to come on the 21st.
There are rumours swirling in Toronto that the Maple Leafs will waive goaltender Andrew Raycroft, and will try to sign UFA Curtis Joseph as a veteran backup.
Speculation is rampant that Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Carney will once again be on the block at the trade deadline.
Simon Gamache has expressed his frustrations with the Toronto Maple Leafs and would prefer to play in Switzerland. "If I'm not with the Leafs, then I would rather go back to Switzerland. As soon as possible. I'm not having fun in the minors. I don't want to be in the minors. Like I said, if that is the case, I might as well be in Switzerland and resume things there." Source
Meanwhile, in Edmonton, Daryl Katz's bid to buy the Edmonton Oilers has stalled, after the Edmonton Investors Group (EIG) recommended a rejection of Katz's $188 million offer to purchase the team. Sources say the board is stalling so that the opposing shareholders could be bought out. Katz's offer expires January 31st, and the board recommendation is expected to come on the 21st.
There are rumours swirling in Toronto that the Maple Leafs will waive goaltender Andrew Raycroft, and will try to sign UFA Curtis Joseph as a veteran backup.
Speculation is rampant that Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Carney will once again be on the block at the trade deadline.
Simon Gamache has expressed his frustrations with the Toronto Maple Leafs and would prefer to play in Switzerland. "If I'm not with the Leafs, then I would rather go back to Switzerland. As soon as possible. I'm not having fun in the minors. I don't want to be in the minors. Like I said, if that is the case, I might as well be in Switzerland and resume things there." Source
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