This is the big version of Brochu's European rumor roundup, a regular feature on this blog.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to signing Swedish defenseman Jonas Frogren. Frogren plays with Farjestads BK, and also played for Sweden at the IIHF world championship in Quebec and Halifax this past spring. Source
New York Islanders forward Josef Vasicek has signed with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Russian Super League (KHL). Source
The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Daniel Tjarnqvist. Tjarnqvist spent last season with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
Nashville Predators forward Matt Ellison has signed with Dinamo Riga in Latvia.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Marcel Hossa has also signed with Dinamo Riga. Source
Philadelphia Flyers forward Stefan Ruzicka has signed a contract with Spartak Moskva (Moscow) of the KHL.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Dwight Helminen to a one-year, two-way contract. Helminen spent last season with JYP in the SM-Liiga.
There are also rumors that San Jose Sharks defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh could be signing with Dinamo Riga as well. Source
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Friday, July 04, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Spezza, Jokinen, Marleau on the move?
According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, three elite centres could be on the trading block this summer:
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza, whose $8 million a year contract extension kicks in this summer.
Florida Panthers forward Olli Jokinen, with the Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks interested.
San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, whose no trade clause becomes effective July 1. Garrioch speculates that the Boston Bruins may give up Glen Murray as part of a package deal. Brochu's take: Spezza's not going anywhere, but Jokinen may have used up his nine lives in Florida. GM Jacques Martin will do everything in his power to trade him. As for Marleau, no one wants Murray and his $4 million contract, so Garrioch can keep on speculating.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Blake Wheeler turned down Phoenix's entry-level deal and will now become an unrestricted free agent. The deal was the maximum offered under the old CBA. Wheeler is free to sign with any team, however he still has to comply with entry-level rules. There are rumors that his home state team, the Minnesota Wild, are interested.
The New York Islanders will not be re-signing impending UFAs Wade Dubielewicz, Miroslav Satan, Josef Vasicek and Ruslan Fedotenko. The three forwards were not offered any contracts while Dubielewicz rejected a "significant offer". The Islanders are also close to re-signing Tim Jackman to a two-way contract. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Tim Kennedy to a two-year, ~$1.7 million contract. They have also signed Swedish goaltender Jhonas Enroth to three-year, entry-level contract. Brochu's take: The Sabres actually got some of their players under contract! Source
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza, whose $8 million a year contract extension kicks in this summer.
Florida Panthers forward Olli Jokinen, with the Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks interested.
San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, whose no trade clause becomes effective July 1. Garrioch speculates that the Boston Bruins may give up Glen Murray as part of a package deal. Brochu's take: Spezza's not going anywhere, but Jokinen may have used up his nine lives in Florida. GM Jacques Martin will do everything in his power to trade him. As for Marleau, no one wants Murray and his $4 million contract, so Garrioch can keep on speculating.
Phoenix Coyotes forward Blake Wheeler turned down Phoenix's entry-level deal and will now become an unrestricted free agent. The deal was the maximum offered under the old CBA. Wheeler is free to sign with any team, however he still has to comply with entry-level rules. There are rumors that his home state team, the Minnesota Wild, are interested.
The New York Islanders will not be re-signing impending UFAs Wade Dubielewicz, Miroslav Satan, Josef Vasicek and Ruslan Fedotenko. The three forwards were not offered any contracts while Dubielewicz rejected a "significant offer". The Islanders are also close to re-signing Tim Jackman to a two-way contract. Source
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Tim Kennedy to a two-year, ~$1.7 million contract. They have also signed Swedish goaltender Jhonas Enroth to three-year, entry-level contract. Brochu's take: The Sabres actually got some of their players under contract! Source
Monday, February 25, 2008
Islanders shopping Satan, Fedotenko, Comrie?
According to Newsday, an NHL source said the New York Islanders are fielding offers for forwards Miroslav Satan , Ruslan Fedotenko and Mike Comrie , all of whom are headed to free agency this summer. GM Garth Snow has offered extensions to Comrie and forward Josef Vasicek, but only if they fit into Snow's salary structure. Source
Sources are also saying the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have interest in acquiring Satan.
Sources are also saying the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have interest in acquiring Satan.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Stefan signs in Switzerland
Patrik Stefan has signed with SC Bern in Switzerland. Stefan played for the Dallas Stars last season. It is a one year contract with an out-clause until September 11. Source
The New York Islanders signed forward Josef Vasicek to a one-year $750,000 contract. Source
According to the Vancouver Sun, Trevor Linden and the Vancouver Canucks are having problems agreeing to a contract. It's believed there are differing opinions on Linden's role to the team. Several teams have inquired about him, with Anaheim and Montreal to be the lead teams. However, Linden has expressed that he would like to play with the team he loves and would most likely retire if not offered a contract. Source
The New York Islanders signed forward Josef Vasicek to a one-year $750,000 contract. Source
According to the Vancouver Sun, Trevor Linden and the Vancouver Canucks are having problems agreeing to a contract. It's believed there are differing opinions on Linden's role to the team. Several teams have inquired about him, with Anaheim and Montreal to be the lead teams. However, Linden has expressed that he would like to play with the team he loves and would most likely retire if not offered a contract. Source
Monday, August 13, 2007
Staios to be traded?
According to the Metro News, Steve Staios could be traded for an established scorer. It's believed that Edmonton would package Staios and a prospect to get some scoring help. Rumours have swirled that it could be Glen Murray or Miroslav Satan, who is due to become an UFA next offseason. Source
Another Forsberg rumour has popped up in New York. According to Newsday, the Islanders have been pursuing Peter Forsberg. They have also inquired about the services of Josef Vasicek and Jason Allison. It's believed that GM Garth Snow and owner Charles Wang would offer a substantial contract to Forsberg, possibly in the $7-7.5 million range to entice him to the Island. Source
Mike Ricci has officially retired after 16 years in the NHL. Source
Another Forsberg rumour has popped up in New York. According to Newsday, the Islanders have been pursuing Peter Forsberg. They have also inquired about the services of Josef Vasicek and Jason Allison. It's believed that GM Garth Snow and owner Charles Wang would offer a substantial contract to Forsberg, possibly in the $7-7.5 million range to entice him to the Island. Source
Mike Ricci has officially retired after 16 years in the NHL. Source
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