Wild sign Ortmeyer

The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Jed Ortmeyer to a professional tryout contract.

Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 29, 2010

With Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding out for the season, there have been rumors swirling as to what the Wild will do with their backup situation.  Free agent goalie Jose Theodore's agent Don Meehan has contacted the Wild to see if they are interested in his client.  As well, there are rumors that the Wild are looking at San Jose Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss.  Brochu's take:  It's surprising that Theodore wasn't even given a tryout by any NHL team.  His experience could be a good compliment to Nicklas Backstrom.  Source

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Mike Mottau to a two-year, $1.6 million contract.

The Islanders have also invited several players late to their training camp, as forwards Dean McAmmond, Krys Kolanos, Jed Ortmeyer, defenseman Anders Eriksson, and goalie Manny Legace have been given professional tryout contracts.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Luke Walker to an entry-level contract.

Latest NHL Signings! Part XVIII

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mathieu Roy to a one-year, two-way contract.

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Jeff Schultz to a 1-year, $715,000 deal.

The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Colby Armstrong to a one-year, $2.4 million contract.

The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman Keith Yandle to a two-year, $2.7 million contract.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forwards Lauri Tukonen and Blair Jones to one-year deals.

The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Jed Ortmeyer to a one-year deal. The Sharks have also signed Dwight Helminen, Danny Groulx, Joe Callahan and Ryan Vesce to one-year deals.

The St. Louis Blues have signed forwards Adam Cracknell and Barry Tallackson to one-year, two-way deals. Brochu's take: Great hockey name, CRACKNELL.