Here's another edition of Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Martin Rucinsky has signed with HC Sparta Praha (Prague) for the 2008-2009 season.
Niko Dimitrakos has left the Ottawa Senators organization and signed with Skellefteå of the Swedish Elite League.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Duvie Westcott has signed with Dinamo Riga in Latvia.
Detroit Red Wings forward Mark Hartigan has also signed with Dinamo Riga.
There are rumors that Anaheim Ducks forward Geoff Platt could be signing with Finnish club Ilves. Source
There are rumors that Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin could be signing with SEL team Lulea.
Finnish reports have Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Mark Popovic signing with Tappara.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Flyers/Flames trade, more rumors
Brochu is Hockey will be live blogging during the first few hours of free agency, so keep refreshing for the latest news!
According to TBO.com, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Oren Koules hinted that a "big deal" could be coming soon, possibly Tuesday. Brochu's take: After the Bolts "shockingly aggressive" moves this week, anything is possible. Rumors that defenseman Dan Boyle is on the block have been floating around, could he be gone come July 1st?
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Janne Niskala to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a sixth-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry draft. Brochu's take: Niskala was just acquired from the Nashville Predators a week ago. Perhaps it has something to do with his "contract" with KHL team Atlant Mytischy??
The Philadelphia Flyers also acquired defenceman Tim Ramholt from the Calgary Flames in exchange for left wing Kyle Greentree.
The Flyers also put defenseman Denis Gauthier on waivers for the purposes of a buyout.
The Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Rostislav Olesz to a six-year, $18.75 million contract extension.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Paul Gaustad to a four-year, $9.2 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Jody Shelley to a two-year contract extension.
Both Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Alexei Zhitnik and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Duvie Westcott have cleared waivers and have been bought out by their respective teams, making them unrestricted free agents.
According to TBO.com, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Oren Koules hinted that a "big deal" could be coming soon, possibly Tuesday. Brochu's take: After the Bolts "shockingly aggressive" moves this week, anything is possible. Rumors that defenseman Dan Boyle is on the block have been floating around, could he be gone come July 1st?
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Janne Niskala to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a sixth-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry draft. Brochu's take: Niskala was just acquired from the Nashville Predators a week ago. Perhaps it has something to do with his "contract" with KHL team Atlant Mytischy??
The Philadelphia Flyers also acquired defenceman Tim Ramholt from the Calgary Flames in exchange for left wing Kyle Greentree.
The Flyers also put defenseman Denis Gauthier on waivers for the purposes of a buyout.
The Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Rostislav Olesz to a six-year, $18.75 million contract extension.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Paul Gaustad to a four-year, $9.2 million contract.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Jody Shelley to a two-year contract extension.
Both Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Alexei Zhitnik and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Duvie Westcott have cleared waivers and have been bought out by their respective teams, making them unrestricted free agents.
Friday, June 27, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for June 28, 2008
The New York Post is reporting that Jaromir Jagr has received a three-year, $35 million contract offer to play with Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League (KHL) next season. Brochu's take: Jagr claims that he wants to play in the NHL, but he won't be earning anywhere near that playing in North America. If he doesn't find a team, he's gone. Source
The Calgary Flames forwards Daymond Langkow, Craig Conroy and Erik Nystrom to contract extensions. The Flames have also signed goalie Curtis McElhinney.
The Anaheim Ducks have place forward Todd Bertuzzi on waivers with the intent to buyout the remaining year on his contract. Bertuzzi has one year left on his $4 million a year contract.
The Florida Panthers have bought out the contract of forward Jozef Stumpel, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The New York Islanders have placed forward Shawn Bates on waivers with the intention to buyout the remaining year on his contract.
The Columbus Jackets have put defenseman Duvie Westcott on waivers with the intention to buyout the remainder of his contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Loui Eriksson to a two-year, $3.2 million contract extension.
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially signed forward Jeff Carter to a three-year, $15 million contract extension.
The Calgary Flames forwards Daymond Langkow, Craig Conroy and Erik Nystrom to contract extensions. The Flames have also signed goalie Curtis McElhinney.
The Anaheim Ducks have place forward Todd Bertuzzi on waivers with the intent to buyout the remaining year on his contract. Bertuzzi has one year left on his $4 million a year contract.
The Florida Panthers have bought out the contract of forward Jozef Stumpel, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The New York Islanders have placed forward Shawn Bates on waivers with the intention to buyout the remaining year on his contract.
The Columbus Jackets have put defenseman Duvie Westcott on waivers with the intention to buyout the remainder of his contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed forward Loui Eriksson to a two-year, $3.2 million contract extension.
The Philadelphia Flyers have officially signed forward Jeff Carter to a three-year, $15 million contract extension.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Canadiens and Thrashers talking?
La Presse is reporting that Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell was spotted at the Montreal Canadiens-New York Rangers game in Montreal on Sunday. Waddell is believed to have met with GM Bob Gainey, and talks were surrounded around Mathieu Dandenault. Michael Ryder's name was also tossed in, as he was a recent healthy scratch. Marian Hossa's name remains in the rumor mill, and could be a nice fit in Montreal. Source
Team 990 radio in Montreal has also reported that Waddell and Gainey have talked, with Waddell asking for Russian defenseman Alexei Emelin and forward Christopher Higgins.
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail wonders when the Edmonton Oilers fire sale will start, and which players will most likely be traded. He figures that Jarret Stoll would get interest from the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets, while Joni Pitkanen, Steve Staios and Dwayne Roloson could get interest from teams making a playoff run. Duhatschek even suggests a swap of Stoll for Gilbert Brule. Source
Marty York of Metro News is reporting that the Ottawa Senators are setting their sights on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Blake. Source
Defenseman Duvie Westcott has been put on re-entry waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Team 990 radio in Montreal has also reported that Waddell and Gainey have talked, with Waddell asking for Russian defenseman Alexei Emelin and forward Christopher Higgins.
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail wonders when the Edmonton Oilers fire sale will start, and which players will most likely be traded. He figures that Jarret Stoll would get interest from the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets, while Joni Pitkanen, Steve Staios and Dwayne Roloson could get interest from teams making a playoff run. Duhatschek even suggests a swap of Stoll for Gilbert Brule. Source
Marty York of Metro News is reporting that the Ottawa Senators are setting their sights on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Blake. Source
Defenseman Duvie Westcott has been put on re-entry waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Tanguay waives his NTC?
Many GMs around the league are scouting other teams these days, perhaps having closer looks on players that they may want to acquire. Here are some of them:
Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter has been on a scouting trip that has seen him cover the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers.
According to Pierre McGuire of TSN, forward Alex Tanguay has agreed to waive his no trade clause. Rumours continue to swirl where Tanguay will end up, with Montreal and Florida being very likely destinations.
Dallas Stars co-GM Les Jackson will be in attendance at tomorrow's New York Rangers-Boston Bruins game, and it was recently reported that the Stars are considering "upgrading the herd." No trade is imminent, but both Jackson and other co-GM Brett Hull are eager to leave their stamp on the team. Source
The Team 1200 in Ottawa is reporting that several Columbus Blue Jackets scouts were watching the Ottawa Senators-Carolina Hurricanes game Thursday.
Marty York of the Metro News is reporting the Calgary Flames and defenseman Dion Phaneuf are close to a 10 year, $63 million contract extension. Source
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Duvie Westcott has been placed on waivers.
Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter has been on a scouting trip that has seen him cover the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers.
According to Pierre McGuire of TSN, forward Alex Tanguay has agreed to waive his no trade clause. Rumours continue to swirl where Tanguay will end up, with Montreal and Florida being very likely destinations.
Dallas Stars co-GM Les Jackson will be in attendance at tomorrow's New York Rangers-Boston Bruins game, and it was recently reported that the Stars are considering "upgrading the herd." No trade is imminent, but both Jackson and other co-GM Brett Hull are eager to leave their stamp on the team. Source
The Team 1200 in Ottawa is reporting that several Columbus Blue Jackets scouts were watching the Ottawa Senators-Carolina Hurricanes game Thursday.
Marty York of the Metro News is reporting the Calgary Flames and defenseman Dion Phaneuf are close to a 10 year, $63 million contract extension. Source
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Duvie Westcott has been placed on waivers.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Morris to Philly, Shelley to Oilers?
These rumours are courtesy of Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
The Philadelphia Flyers are interested in acquiring defenseman Derek Morris from the Phoenix Coyotes. Morris will be making around $3.9 million for the next two seasons. It's believed the Boston Bruins have also called the 'Yotes about Morris.
The Oilers have an interest in Columbus tough guy Jody Shelley, who has been a healthy scratch of late. The Oilers are looking for toughness in their bottom six forwards.
Columbus GM Scott Howson and defenseman Duvie Westcott will speak to NHL director of hockey operations Colin Campbell on Monday to discuss Wescott's crosscheck to Colorado's Scott Parker on Saturday. A suspension seem unlikely, but the league is trying to crack down on stick infractions.
The Philadelphia Flyers are interested in acquiring defenseman Derek Morris from the Phoenix Coyotes. Morris will be making around $3.9 million for the next two seasons. It's believed the Boston Bruins have also called the 'Yotes about Morris.
The Oilers have an interest in Columbus tough guy Jody Shelley, who has been a healthy scratch of late. The Oilers are looking for toughness in their bottom six forwards.
Columbus GM Scott Howson and defenseman Duvie Westcott will speak to NHL director of hockey operations Colin Campbell on Monday to discuss Wescott's crosscheck to Colorado's Scott Parker on Saturday. A suspension seem unlikely, but the league is trying to crack down on stick infractions.
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