The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenseman Korbinian Holzer to a two-year contract extension.
The Nashville Predators have claimed forward Zach Boychuk off waivers from the the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Penguins have placed forward Tom Kostopoulos on waivers.
The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Roman Hamrlik on waivers.
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Yannick Veilleux to a three-year, entry level contract. Veilleux was the Blues' 4th round pick, 102nd overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed free agent defenseman Kevin Gagne to a contract.
According to sources, the Chicago Blackhawks are interested in Edmonton Oilers forward Eric Belanger. It's believed the 'Hawks have asked NHL teams about acquiring a veteran forward for their bottom 6 forward group. Brochu's take: The Blackhawks are the NHL's current best team, and Belanger could be the last piece of the puzzle. He could be had for a mid round pick.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Hockey and NHL Rumors for Sept 17, 2010
The Dallas Stars have re-signed restricted free agent forward James Neal to a two-year, $5.75 million contract. The Stars have also re-signed defenseman Matt Niskanen to a two-year, $3 million deal. Brochu's take: Given the Stars' ownership situation, it's paramount that these two get signed before the new season.
The Anaheim Ducks have officially signed Paul Mara to a one-year, $750,000 deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Patrick O'Sullivan to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Ducks have invited forward Stephane Veilleux to training camp.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a tryout contract.
The San Jose Sharks have invited defenseman Andreas Lilja to training camp. Brochu's take: Or was it Peter Worrell? Just kidding!
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Charles Landry to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have officially signed Paul Mara to a one-year, $750,000 deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Patrick O'Sullivan to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Ducks have invited forward Stephane Veilleux to training camp.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Brendan Morrison to a tryout contract.
The San Jose Sharks have invited defenseman Andreas Lilja to training camp. Brochu's take: Or was it Peter Worrell? Just kidding!
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Charles Landry to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Latest NHL Signings! Part XII
Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic has officially retired from hockey. Brochu's take: He was always one of my favourite players. See you in the Hall of Fame!
The Philadephia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Chris Pronger to a 7-year, $34.9 million contract extension. Brochu's take: The contract is not even heavily front loaded, so in the last 3 years of this contract, he will still have a cap hit of around $5 million. I'm not sure how Philly will be able to afford this down the line, but it's clear that GM Paul Holmgren wants to win NOW.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Ales Kotalik to a 3-year, $9 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Kurtis Foster to a 1-year, $500 000 contract. They also signed forward Stephane Veilleux to a 1-year, $750k contract.
The Bolts have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Victor Hedman to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Nick Boynton to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Avs have signed defenseman Brett Skinner and forward Phillipe Dupuis to contracts.
San Jose Sharks forward Claude Lemieux has retired. Again.
Florida Panthers forward Chad Kilger has officially announced his retirement from hockey.
The Philadephia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Chris Pronger to a 7-year, $34.9 million contract extension. Brochu's take: The contract is not even heavily front loaded, so in the last 3 years of this contract, he will still have a cap hit of around $5 million. I'm not sure how Philly will be able to afford this down the line, but it's clear that GM Paul Holmgren wants to win NOW.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Ales Kotalik to a 3-year, $9 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Kurtis Foster to a 1-year, $500 000 contract. They also signed forward Stephane Veilleux to a 1-year, $750k contract.
The Bolts have also signed 2009 NHL first round pick Victor Hedman to a 3-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Nick Boynton to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract.
The Avs have signed defenseman Brett Skinner and forward Phillipe Dupuis to contracts.
San Jose Sharks forward Claude Lemieux has retired. Again.
Florida Panthers forward Chad Kilger has officially announced his retirement from hockey.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for July 20, 2008
In the latest scuttlebutt about Mats Sundin signing with the Vancouver Canucks, a Swedish publication was running with the rumor that Sundin has chosen to play with the Canucks, whenever he does decide to return to the NHL. Sundin's Swedish based representative Claes Elefalk has already told TSN that the story was completely fabricated. Brochu's take: Why does the Toronto media skip a beat when Sundin sneezes? The simple fact is that he won't decide until August and no one in the world knows what Sundin is thinking. Source
The Philadelphia Flyers salary for the 2008-2009 NHL season is currently $60.592 million (according to nhlnumbers.com), which is around $4 million above the cap. There have been rumors that Mike Knuble and Derian Hatcher have been shopped, but there doesn't seem to be many takers.
According to the NHLPA website, forward Jeff Taffe has signed a one year deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andre Roy to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Stephane Veilleux to a one-year contract. They also re-signed left wing Peter Olvecky and defenseman Clayton Stoner to one-year contracts.
The New York Islanders have signed Danish forward Frans Nielsen to a four-year, $2.1 million contract. Brochu's take: The more Danes the better. Denmark is an emerging power in the hockey world.
Poll Results:
Which team was the biggest winner on July 1st?
Total Votes: 549
Thanks to everyone who voted in the polls!
The Philadelphia Flyers salary for the 2008-2009 NHL season is currently $60.592 million (according to nhlnumbers.com), which is around $4 million above the cap. There have been rumors that Mike Knuble and Derian Hatcher have been shopped, but there doesn't seem to be many takers.
According to the NHLPA website, forward Jeff Taffe has signed a one year deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andre Roy to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Stephane Veilleux to a one-year contract. They also re-signed left wing Peter Olvecky and defenseman Clayton Stoner to one-year contracts.
The New York Islanders have signed Danish forward Frans Nielsen to a four-year, $2.1 million contract. Brochu's take: The more Danes the better. Denmark is an emerging power in the hockey world.
Poll Results:
Which team was the biggest winner on July 1st?
Blackhawks (Campbell, Huet) | 193 (35%) |
Oilers (Cole, Brule) | 216 (39%) |
Devils (Rolston, Holik) | 43 (7%) |
Rangers (Redden, Rozsival) | 46 (8%) |
Other | 51 (9%) |
Total Votes: 549
Thanks to everyone who voted in the polls!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for May 17, 2008
Detroit Red Wings are expected to sign forward Logan Pyett to a three-year, entry-level contract. Source
Peter Laviolette will be back for a fifth season coaching the Carolina Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford said Friday that the team would retain the coach who in 2006 led the Hurricanes to their only Stanley Cup. Speculation swirled for the past month about Laviolette's future after Carolina missed the playoffs in both seasons after its championship run. Brochu's take: Laviolette may get one more year, but if his team doesn't make the playoffs, he'll be let go.
The 'Canes have also signed defenseman Brett Bellemore a three-year, entry level contract. The entry-level deal will pay the 2007 draft pick an average of $500,000 per season at the NHL level and $55,000 per season in the minor leagues. The sixth-round pick also will receive a $100,000 signing bonus. Source
The Florida Panthers have re-signed GM Jacques Martin to a long-term deal. He will remain the GM through the 2011-12 season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Keven Veilleux to an entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Carolina Hurricanes goalie John Grahame has signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League (RSL). Brochu's take: Grahame's play has really tailed off the last few years. Maybe he can get his game back in Russia. Source
According to Russian paper Sport-express, Minnesota Wild forward Chris Simon has signed a one-year contract with Russian club Vityaz. Source
German sources are reporting a rumor that the Nashville Predators are interested in signing forward Florian Busch. Busch was involved in a doping scandal at the current IIHF World Championships. Source
Swedish reports are saying that the Buffalo Sabres are close to signing goalie Jhonas Enroth to a contract. Source
Poll Results:
Do you think Dave Nonis will become the new Leafs GM?
Total Votes: 105
Peter Laviolette will be back for a fifth season coaching the Carolina Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford said Friday that the team would retain the coach who in 2006 led the Hurricanes to their only Stanley Cup. Speculation swirled for the past month about Laviolette's future after Carolina missed the playoffs in both seasons after its championship run. Brochu's take: Laviolette may get one more year, but if his team doesn't make the playoffs, he'll be let go.
The 'Canes have also signed defenseman Brett Bellemore a three-year, entry level contract. The entry-level deal will pay the 2007 draft pick an average of $500,000 per season at the NHL level and $55,000 per season in the minor leagues. The sixth-round pick also will receive a $100,000 signing bonus. Source
The Florida Panthers have re-signed GM Jacques Martin to a long-term deal. He will remain the GM through the 2011-12 season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Keven Veilleux to an entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Carolina Hurricanes goalie John Grahame has signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League (RSL). Brochu's take: Grahame's play has really tailed off the last few years. Maybe he can get his game back in Russia. Source
According to Russian paper Sport-express, Minnesota Wild forward Chris Simon has signed a one-year contract with Russian club Vityaz. Source
German sources are reporting a rumor that the Nashville Predators are interested in signing forward Florian Busch. Busch was involved in a doping scandal at the current IIHF World Championships. Source
Swedish reports are saying that the Buffalo Sabres are close to signing goalie Jhonas Enroth to a contract. Source
Poll Results:
Do you think Dave Nonis will become the new Leafs GM?
Yes | 41 (39%) |
No | 64 (60%) |
Total Votes: 105
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tarnstrom to Sweden, Veilleux to Switzerland?
Here are the latest NHL rumors for April 24, 2008:
With the official hiring of Mike Gillis as the new GM of the Vancouver Canucks, speculation continues as to the future of coach Alain Vigneault and captain Markus Naslund. According to the Globe and Mail, Naslund has refused to re-sign with the Canucks if Vigneault remains the head coach. Meanwhile, Gillis is looking for more speed, grit and competitiveness. He won't be afraid of "bold moves", and is willing to entertain the idea of trading Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Brochu's take: It looks like Gillis and Dave Nonis had opposite views on how "close" the Canucks really were. We shall see how decisive Gillis is in addressing the Canucks no. 1 problem, a lack of scoring. Source
Brian Burke is staying with the Anaheim Ducks and has pledged to honor his contract to finish the 2008-2009 season. He is also working on a long-term extension with the team. Brochu's take: This won't stop Toronto-based media to continue to speculate that Burke will become the Leafs GM in one years time. For now, Burke stays in southern California. Source
According to the Puck-rakers blog, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators could be trade partners this summer. The draft will be in Ottawa in June, and there are rumors that the two teams are talking. The Jackets are quietly shopping Nikolai Zherdev and their first round draft pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Luca Caputi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dick Tarnstrom has signed with SEL team AIK for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Swiss sources are saying that Minnesota Wild forward Stephan Veilleux is being targeted by Swiss Nationalliga A club Ambri Piotta. Source
With the official hiring of Mike Gillis as the new GM of the Vancouver Canucks, speculation continues as to the future of coach Alain Vigneault and captain Markus Naslund. According to the Globe and Mail, Naslund has refused to re-sign with the Canucks if Vigneault remains the head coach. Meanwhile, Gillis is looking for more speed, grit and competitiveness. He won't be afraid of "bold moves", and is willing to entertain the idea of trading Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Brochu's take: It looks like Gillis and Dave Nonis had opposite views on how "close" the Canucks really were. We shall see how decisive Gillis is in addressing the Canucks no. 1 problem, a lack of scoring. Source
Brian Burke is staying with the Anaheim Ducks and has pledged to honor his contract to finish the 2008-2009 season. He is also working on a long-term extension with the team. Brochu's take: This won't stop Toronto-based media to continue to speculate that Burke will become the Leafs GM in one years time. For now, Burke stays in southern California. Source
According to the Puck-rakers blog, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators could be trade partners this summer. The draft will be in Ottawa in June, and there are rumors that the two teams are talking. The Jackets are quietly shopping Nikolai Zherdev and their first round draft pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Luca Caputi to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brochu's European rumour roundup:
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dick Tarnstrom has signed with SEL team AIK for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Swiss sources are saying that Minnesota Wild forward Stephan Veilleux is being targeted by Swiss Nationalliga A club Ambri Piotta. Source
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