The San Jose Sharks have re-signed both forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton to three-year contract extensions. Marleau's is $6.66 million per year while Thornton's is $6.75 million.
The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Michael Samuelsson on waivers.
The Calgary Flames have placed defenseman Shane O'Brien on waivers.
Vinny Prospal has changed his mind about a comeback and retired from hockey.
Marco Sturm has officially announced his retirement.
Both Edmonton Oilers GM Craig MacTavish and President Kevin Lowe were watching the Philadelphia Flyers - Boston Bruins game. Brochu's take: You would think the Oilers would start selling some of their assets, as they're headed for the 1st overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft.
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Oct 6, 2010
The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for defenseman Ryan Parent and forward Jonas Anderson. Brochu's take: This is another "salary cap" trade, where the focus is more on money than actual hockey aspects. Parent has subsequently been waived by the Canucks.
It's also believed that GM Mike Gillis is working on trading forward Darcy Hordichuk to clear more space.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jordan Nolan to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have claimed forward Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed forward Mattias Ritola off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
There was also many players place on waivers, which you can see here.
It's also believed that GM Mike Gillis is working on trading forward Darcy Hordichuk to clear more space.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Jordan Nolan to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Atlanta Thrashers have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The New York Islanders have claimed forward Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed forward Mattias Ritola off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
There was also many players place on waivers, which you can see here.
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Oct 2, 2010
The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Jose Theodore to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Darcy Hordichuk and defenseman Shane O'Brien on waivers.
Darcy Tucker has retired from the NHL, as well as Mathieu Dandenault.
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Darcy Hordichuk and defenseman Shane O'Brien on waivers.
Darcy Tucker has retired from the NHL, as well as Mathieu Dandenault.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for the weekend of Dec 5-6, 2009
It's Sunday, so you know it's another round of rumors from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
The New York Rangers are interested in acquiring forward Pavol Demitra from the Vancouver Canucks. Demitra is currently injured. Brochu's take: Garrioch obviously uses the whole Demitra-Gaborik friendship angle to justify this rumor. He might have forgotten that the Rangers are pushing the cap as it is.
The Nashville Predators may be trying to move defenseman Dan Hamhuis. Brochu's take: This one I agree with. Hamhuis won't re-sign with the Preds, and there's plenty of young blueliners to replace him in Nashville. Watch him get moved at the deadline.
The San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets could be interested in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward, while some teams have called about Ray Whitney.
"The Vancouver Canucks are expected to trade defenceman Shane O'Brien." Brochu's take: Not likely. The 'Nucks love their defensive depth.
The New York Rangers are interested in acquiring forward Pavol Demitra from the Vancouver Canucks. Demitra is currently injured. Brochu's take: Garrioch obviously uses the whole Demitra-Gaborik friendship angle to justify this rumor. He might have forgotten that the Rangers are pushing the cap as it is.
The Nashville Predators may be trying to move defenseman Dan Hamhuis. Brochu's take: This one I agree with. Hamhuis won't re-sign with the Preds, and there's plenty of young blueliners to replace him in Nashville. Watch him get moved at the deadline.
The San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets could be interested in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward, while some teams have called about Ray Whitney.
"The Vancouver Canucks are expected to trade defenceman Shane O'Brien." Brochu's take: Not likely. The 'Nucks love their defensive depth.
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.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Ducks/Canucks trade, Jokinen waived
I will be blogging shortly after TSN's Countdown to TradeCentre NHL trade deadline special with any rumors that haven't been reported lately.
The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Mike Brown to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Nathan McIver. McIver had cleared waiver earlier Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Jussi Jokinen on waivers.
According to Pierre McGuire on the Team 1040 radio in Vancouver, several NHL teams have been inquiring about Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien. McGuire reported that it's well known that GM Mike Gillis is shopping O'Brien around the league. Brochu's take: Rumors are that the Toronto Maple Leafs are very interested in him.
Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the Atlanta Thrashers are shopping forward Erik Christensen, and some teams are interested. Brochu's take: LeBrun also has a list of the latest rumors, but nothing new other than Christensen. He could be had for a mid-round pick. Source
Adrian Dater on the Denver Post is reporting reports scouts from the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers were at the Colorado Avalanche-Calgary Flames game. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Mike Brown to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Nathan McIver. McIver had cleared waiver earlier Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Jussi Jokinen on waivers.
According to Pierre McGuire on the Team 1040 radio in Vancouver, several NHL teams have been inquiring about Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien. McGuire reported that it's well known that GM Mike Gillis is shopping O'Brien around the league. Brochu's take: Rumors are that the Toronto Maple Leafs are very interested in him.
Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the Atlanta Thrashers are shopping forward Erik Christensen, and some teams are interested. Brochu's take: LeBrun also has a list of the latest rumors, but nothing new other than Christensen. He could be had for a mid-round pick. Source
Adrian Dater on the Denver Post is reporting reports scouts from the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers were at the Colorado Avalanche-Calgary Flames game. Source
Monday, February 02, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 3, 2009
According to CBC, the NHL is tentatively set to kick off the 2009-10 regular season in Europe, with six teams playing in 3 cities. The Calgary Flames would play the San Jose Sharks in Helsinki, Finland, the Detroit Red Wings would take on the St. Louis Blues in Stockholm, Sweden and the Chicago Blackhawks would face the Florida Panthers in Prague, Czech Republic. Source
RDS is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens could be looking for an experienced, offensive centre with Robert Lang out with an injured Achilles tendon. Possibilites could include St. Louis Blues forward Keith Tkachuk, Washington Capitals centre Michael Nylander and New York Islanders centre Doug Weight. Brochu's take: If there's one thing about GM Bob Gainey, he's quite decisive about personnel decisions. If he feels there's a need for an experienced centreman, he will go and get him. Source
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Mike McKenna to an NHL contract. McKenna was playing for Tampa's AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals.
According to Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province, Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault has the next two games to pull the team out of its losing streak, or he will be fired. Brochu's take: Speculation continues to mount over Vigneault's future. Could he go the way of Hartsburg?
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien fired back at his coach and GM Monday, claiming that he was asked to fight more. O'Brien was a healthy scratch on Saturday and will likely be scratched on Tuesday as well. GM Mike Gillis has denied that he told the player to fight, only that he played "harder." Source
RDS is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens could be looking for an experienced, offensive centre with Robert Lang out with an injured Achilles tendon. Possibilites could include St. Louis Blues forward Keith Tkachuk, Washington Capitals centre Michael Nylander and New York Islanders centre Doug Weight. Brochu's take: If there's one thing about GM Bob Gainey, he's quite decisive about personnel decisions. If he feels there's a need for an experienced centreman, he will go and get him. Source
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Mike McKenna to an NHL contract. McKenna was playing for Tampa's AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals.
According to Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province, Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault has the next two games to pull the team out of its losing streak, or he will be fired. Brochu's take: Speculation continues to mount over Vigneault's future. Could he go the way of Hartsburg?
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Shane O'Brien fired back at his coach and GM Monday, claiming that he was asked to fight more. O'Brien was a healthy scratch on Saturday and will likely be scratched on Tuesday as well. GM Mike Gillis has denied that he told the player to fight, only that he played "harder." Source
Monday, October 06, 2008
Krajicek, Simek for Ouellet, O'Brien
The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenseman Lukas Krajicek and forward Juraj Simek to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Michel Ouellet. Ouellet will report to the AHL Manitoba Moose. Brochu's take: Curious, as Ouellet just cleared waivers a few days ago. It would seem that Canucks GM Mike Gillis values grit more than skill. Source
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