NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 10, 2009

The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Guy Carbonneau, and GM Bob Gainey will take over for the rest of the season. Associate coach Doug Jarvis, along with assistant coaches Kirk Muller and Roland Melanson will all be staying with the club. In addition, the Canadiens have added the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs head coach Don Lever to their staff. Brochu's take: Gainey did this probably to save his own job, which is in danger if the Habs don't make a hard run to the Stanley Cup. Darren Dreger of TSN speculates that this move came from ownership and the fact that the players stopped playing for Carbonneau. I believe that Gainey's inability to bring in more depth at the trade deadline will ultimately cost him his job.

The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Brian Sutherby to a two-year, $1.625 million contract extension.

NHL and Hockey Rumors for Dec 15, 2008

The Dallas Stars will not allow Sean Avery to return to the team and the Stars say they won't challenge the conduct clause in Avery's contract and will explore any options for his future that are consistent with the anger management counselling he's receiving as part of his suspension. Brochu's take: Let's hope Avery cleans up his act, otherwise, he just shouldn't be in the NHL.

The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Brian Sutherby to the Dallas Stars for the rights to forward David McIntyre and a conditional 6th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Blues are in early negotiations with the NHL to begin the 2009-2010 season in Sweden, playing against the Detroit Red Wings. Source

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

According to Swiss sources, Florida Panthers forward Ville Peltonen will leave after his contract expires and sign with HC Lugano of the Nationalliga A for the 2009-2010 season. Source

NHL and hockey rumors for June 27, 2008

The Calgary Flames have put defensemen Rhett Warrener, Anders Eriksson and forward Marcus Nilson on waivers.

The Florida Panthers have signed forward Gregory Campbell to a two-year contract.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed center Brian Sutherby to a one-year contract extension.

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Siarhei Kolasau to a two-year, entry-level contract.

The New York Rangers have signed forward Pierre-Alexandr Parenteau to a contract extension.

Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Czech reports have New York Rangers forward Martin Straka signing with Czech Extraliga club HC Plzen, but Straka's agent has denied the report. Straka will wait until the July 1st date to decide his future, and is looking at deals coming from other NHL clubs. Source

New York Islanders goalie Wade Dubielewicz has signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. Source

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jon Klemm has signed with Straubing Tigers of the DEL in Germany. Source

Ducks acquire Sutherby, Dallas/Tampa Bay trade

The Anaheim Ducks acquired centre Brian Sutherby from the Washington Capitals for a second round pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft. Source

The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Bryce Lampman from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Mario Scalzo. There also could be bigger deals ahead for Dallas. Source

The Phoenix Coyotes have placed goaltender Alex Auld on waivers.