Showing posts with label Westrum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Westrum. Show all posts

Sunday, June 08, 2008

European rumor update for June 8, 2008

Here's the big edition of Brochu's European rumor roundup:

Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominic Hasek has turned down a one-year, $3.5 million deal from Russian club Avangard Omsk. Hasek is not interested in the money, and is citing a lack of motivation at the moment. He will be deciding his future later in the summer. Source

Minnesota Wild forward Branko Radivojevic has signed a two-year deal with Spartak Moskva (Moscow) of the KHL. Source

Nashville Predators defenseman Janne Niskala has signed with Atlant (K. Mytischy) for the 2008-2009 season. Source

There are rumors that Erik Westrum may be returning to the NHL. Swiss sources are reporting that several teams have offered him two-way deals, while the Calgary Flames are believed to have offered a one-way deal. Source

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Oskar Osala to a three-year, entry level contract.

Rumors from Russia indicate that two KHL teams have made offers to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Dmitri Kalinin. It's believed Ak Bars Kazan and Salavat Yulaev have approached Kalinin's agent about playing in Russia for the 2008-2009 season. Source

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Jagr to retire?

The latest NHL and hockey rumours for April 30, 1980:

In a post-game interview after the Rangers loss in game 3 of the New York Rangers - Pittsburgh Penguins playoff series, Jaromir Jagr hinted that he may be playing his last game on Thursday. Brochu's take: In the NHL, maybe. Rumors have been swirling that he has an offer on the table to play with Omsk of the Russian Super League.

Speculation is rampant that the San Jose Sharks will fire head coach Ron Wilson if the Sharks lose their next game in Dallas.

The Columbus Blue Jacket have re-signed defenceman Jan Hejda to a three-year, $6 million contract extension.

The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Ryan Carter to a three-year contract extension.

The Dallas Stars re-signed centre Steve Ott to a two-year contract on Tuesday worth $2.85 million ($1.35 million in 2008-09 and $1.5 million in 2009-10) through the 2009-10 season.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Alec Martinez to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Brochu's European rumour roundup:

Forward Brad Moran has left the Vancouver Canucks organization and signed a two-year deal with SkellefteƄ of the SEL. Source

There are rumours that forward Erik Westrum will leave Swiss side Ambri Piotta and return to the NHL. The Calgary Flames are apparently interested.