Showing posts with label Hlavac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hlavac. Show all posts

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

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.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

NHL and hockey rumors for July 31, 2008

The Minnesota Wild have bought out the last 3 years of Mark Parrish's contract. The cap hit will be spread out for the next 6 years. Parrish is now an unrestricted free agent. Brochu's take: Parrish will be a cheap pick up for a team looking for a decent 2nd/3rd liner.

The Detroit Red Wings have avoided arbitration and have re-signed forward Valteri Filppula to a five-year, $15 million contract.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed goaltender Pascal Leclaire to a three-year, $11.4 million contract. The deal will pay Leclaire $3 million this season, $3.6 million in 2009-10 and $4.8 million in 2010-11.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Drayson Bowman to a three-year, $2.06 million entry-level contract.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jaroslav Modry is very close to signing with Czech Extraliga club HC Bílí Tygři Liberec. Source

In an interview with hokej.sk, Ladislav Nagy acknowledged that he has had offers to play in Russia, but he wants to remain in the NHL. Nagy also expressed an interest in playing in Canada, and would not mind a lower salary to stay in the NHL. Brochu's take: This certainly adds to the rumors that the Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in him. Source

Swedish reports are indicating that Nashville Predators forward Jan Hlavac could be signing with Swedish team Linkoping.

There are rumors that Washington Capitals forward Ben Clymer could be signing with KHL team Ak Bars Kazan or Swiss Nationalliga A club Biel/Bienne. Source

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

NHL trade deadline round-up: Part 4

The Los Angeles Kings traded defenseman Brad Stuart to the Detroit Red Wings for 2nd round pick in 2008 and a 4th round pick in 2009.

The Kings also traded goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin to the Anaheim Ducks for a 7th round pick in 2008.

The New York Islanders traded defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron to the Anaheim Ducks for a 3rd round pick in 2008.

The Islanders also traded forward Chris Simon to the Minnesota Wild for a 6th round pick in 2008.

The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Rob Davison to the Islanders for a 7th round pick in 2008.

The Anaheim Ducks traded forward Brandon Bochenski to the Nashville Predators for future considerations.

The Ducks also traded forward Brandon Segal and a 7th round pick in 2008 to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Jay Leach.

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded forward Jan Hlavac to the Nashville Predators for a 7th round pick in 2008.

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Updates on Campbell, Boyle, Hossa

Here are the latest trade rumors from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:

Garrioch reports that "talk" is Marian Hossa has made it clear to the Atlanta Thrashers that he won't re-sign. The Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings are believed to be frontrunners. The Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins have all called GM Don Waddell about Hossa.

Negotiations between the Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Brian Campbell haven't made much progress and it looks like he will be moved at the trade deadline. The San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers and Boston Bruins have all made pitches for Campbell. The believed asking price is player, prospect and first round draft pick.

Garrioch also thinks that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan Boyle are being pursued by the same teams. The Camden Courier-Post is also reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks are interested in both Boyle and Campbell. Source

Lightning GM Jay Feaster is also looking to move forwards Chris Gratton, Jan Hlavac and Vaclav Prospal.

Stay tuned for the latest Peter Forsberg update, to be posted later today.