According to Insider Trading on TSN, the Dallas Stars are looking to unload veterans Ray Whitney and Sergei Gonchar.
The Vancouver Canucks are interested in Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly. O'Reilly will be eligible to be traded near the NHL trade deadline.
The Carolina Hurricanes have made Tuomo Ruutu, Jiri Tlusty, Riley Nash, Drayson Bowman and Brett Bellemore available to all NHL teams.
The Canucks are also looking to trade forward Dale Weise.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made Keith Aulie and Tom Pyatt available.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed defenseman Rostislav Klesla on waivers.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 13. 2013
The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired GM Scott Howson. Brochu's take: The rumor is that Jokerit GM Jarmo Kekalainen is the front-runner for the job.
The Boston Bruins have placed forward Jay Pandolfo on waivers. The Bruins had signed Pandolfo to a one-year contract earlier.
The Calgary Flames have placed goalie Danny Taylor on waivers.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Matt Kassian on waivers.
According to TSN's Insider Trading, the Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent forward Ryan O'Reilly are far apart in negotiations and a trade appears likely. Several Eastern Conference teams have already inquired about his services. The Avs are reportedly looking for a young roster player and prospect.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney has been a healthy scratch for several games, and there are rumors that he is on the outs in Edmonton.
The Boston Bruins have placed forward Jay Pandolfo on waivers. The Bruins had signed Pandolfo to a one-year contract earlier.
The Calgary Flames have placed goalie Danny Taylor on waivers.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Matt Kassian on waivers.
According to TSN's Insider Trading, the Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent forward Ryan O'Reilly are far apart in negotiations and a trade appears likely. Several Eastern Conference teams have already inquired about his services. The Avs are reportedly looking for a young roster player and prospect.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney has been a healthy scratch for several games, and there are rumors that he is on the outs in Edmonton.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for the weekend of Dec 5-6, 2009
It's Sunday, so you know it's another round of rumors from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
The New York Rangers are interested in acquiring forward Pavol Demitra from the Vancouver Canucks. Demitra is currently injured. Brochu's take: Garrioch obviously uses the whole Demitra-Gaborik friendship angle to justify this rumor. He might have forgotten that the Rangers are pushing the cap as it is.
The Nashville Predators may be trying to move defenseman Dan Hamhuis. Brochu's take: This one I agree with. Hamhuis won't re-sign with the Preds, and there's plenty of young blueliners to replace him in Nashville. Watch him get moved at the deadline.
The San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets could be interested in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward, while some teams have called about Ray Whitney.
"The Vancouver Canucks are expected to trade defenceman Shane O'Brien." Brochu's take: Not likely. The 'Nucks love their defensive depth.
The New York Rangers are interested in acquiring forward Pavol Demitra from the Vancouver Canucks. Demitra is currently injured. Brochu's take: Garrioch obviously uses the whole Demitra-Gaborik friendship angle to justify this rumor. He might have forgotten that the Rangers are pushing the cap as it is.
The Nashville Predators may be trying to move defenseman Dan Hamhuis. Brochu's take: This one I agree with. Hamhuis won't re-sign with the Preds, and there's plenty of young blueliners to replace him in Nashville. Watch him get moved at the deadline.
The San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets could be interested in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward, while some teams have called about Ray Whitney.
"The Vancouver Canucks are expected to trade defenceman Shane O'Brien." Brochu's take: Not likely. The 'Nucks love their defensive depth.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Begin for Janik, Whitney for Kunitz, Tangradi
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Chris Kunitz and prospect Eric Tangradi. Brochu's take: Very curious trade. This means that one of Pronger of Niedermayer won't be back next season. Tangradi was just signed to an entry level contract, and Kunitz still has several years left on his contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Steve Begin to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Doug Janik. Brochu's take: GM Bob Gainey is hooking up with his old buddies in Dallas once again. But the only positive I see in this trade is that it clears cap space for the Habs...perhaps a bigger trade in the works? Janik is currently in the AHL.
According to TSN, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mathieu Dandenault has requested a trade, and an NHL source is saying that GM Bob Gainey has agreed to help him out. Brochu's take: Whoa. What is going on in Montreal? That's three Habs veterans that want/are out. Another cap clearing move?
The Ottawa Senators have placed goalie Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: Rumors are flying that the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres are interested.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Glen Metropolit and defenseman Ossi Vaananen on waivers. Brochu's take: Look for a rumor report late tonight or earlier tomorrow, I have more on this cap clearing move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Chris Minard on waivers.
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Steve Begin to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Doug Janik. Brochu's take: GM Bob Gainey is hooking up with his old buddies in Dallas once again. But the only positive I see in this trade is that it clears cap space for the Habs...perhaps a bigger trade in the works? Janik is currently in the AHL.
According to TSN, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mathieu Dandenault has requested a trade, and an NHL source is saying that GM Bob Gainey has agreed to help him out. Brochu's take: Whoa. What is going on in Montreal? That's three Habs veterans that want/are out. Another cap clearing move?
The Ottawa Senators have placed goalie Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: Rumors are flying that the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres are interested.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Glen Metropolit and defenseman Ossi Vaananen on waivers. Brochu's take: Look for a rumor report late tonight or earlier tomorrow, I have more on this cap clearing move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Chris Minard on waivers.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 18, 2009
According to Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Maple Leafs were close to a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins last weekend, but the firing of Michel Therrien could have scuttled those talks. Rumors were that the Leafs would send Nik Antropov to the Pens for Ryan Whitney, or a package of a 1st rounder and defenseman Alex Goligoski. There also was belief that if the Penguins acquired Antropov, he may have been used as part of a package for a trade to the Atlanta Thrashers for scoring whiz Ilya Kovalchuk and Colby Armstrong. Brochu's take: First, that would be a huge overpayment for Antropov, who is definitely not worth a Whitney or even a Goligoski. Antropov is being shopped, but his value is not that high. As for Kovalchuk rumor, he's not moving this year and certainly not in a package involving Antropov. Source
Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey has sent Alex Kovalev home for the next two road games. Gainey told Kovalev to rest his body and get his mind straightened out. When asked if he would trade Kovalev, Gainey responded, "It is trading season." Brochu's take: Not exactly a confidence boost, is it? And Gainey didn't deny that he was shopping Kovalev. Source
TSN is reporting that there has been an offer to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. The party is unnamed at this point. Brochu's take: Perhaps Jim Balsillie?
Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey has sent Alex Kovalev home for the next two road games. Gainey told Kovalev to rest his body and get his mind straightened out. When asked if he would trade Kovalev, Gainey responded, "It is trading season." Brochu's take: Not exactly a confidence boost, is it? And Gainey didn't deny that he was shopping Kovalev. Source
TSN is reporting that there has been an offer to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. The party is unnamed at this point. Brochu's take: Perhaps Jim Balsillie?
Monday, February 02, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 2, 2009
According to the National Post, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is not looking to deal Tomas Kaberle, but would be willing to consider a "home-run" deal for him. Burke has not asked Kaberle to waive his no-movement clause, but a source close to the player's agent said the Leafs would soon be given a list of teams he would agree to play for. The Post also reports that an NHL team has offered a top-5 pick for defenseman Luke Schenn, but Burke isn't biting. Brochu's take: Burke's got a point about Kaberle, who's contract is actually fair in today's market. Schenn is pretty much an untouchable at this point. Source
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that "there's talk [Florida]Panthers GM Jacques Martin has had talks with [Pittsburgh]Penguins GM (and old friend from their Senators days) Ray Shero about a Jay Bouwmeester for Ryan Whitney and draft picks deal." Brochu's take: Why would Shero do that for a impending UFA? Source
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach Craig Hartsburg, only 48 games into his first season behind the team's bench. Binghamton Senators head coach Cory Clouston will replace him for the rest of the season. GM Bryan Murray has also said there will be "judgements" made on players before the trade deadline. Brochu's take: They fired the wrong guy. Murray has just been re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titantic, and sooner or later owner Eugene Melnyk will fire him as well.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Alexandre Picard on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Nathan McIver on waivers.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that "there's talk [Florida]Panthers GM Jacques Martin has had talks with [Pittsburgh]Penguins GM (and old friend from their Senators days) Ray Shero about a Jay Bouwmeester for Ryan Whitney and draft picks deal." Brochu's take: Why would Shero do that for a impending UFA? Source
The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach Craig Hartsburg, only 48 games into his first season behind the team's bench. Binghamton Senators head coach Cory Clouston will replace him for the rest of the season. GM Bryan Murray has also said there will be "judgements" made on players before the trade deadline. Brochu's take: They fired the wrong guy. Murray has just been re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titantic, and sooner or later owner Eugene Melnyk will fire him as well.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Alexandre Picard on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed defenseman Nathan McIver on waivers.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Jan 29, 2009
According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Pittsburgh Penguins are interested in re-acquiring forward Colby Armstrong from the Atlanta Thrashers. Dreger adds that GM Ray Shero may also be shopping defenseman Ryan Whitney, as the Pens are looking for a top-line forward. Brochu's take: Dreger lists more names, but those players have been rumored for quite some time. No point in reporting the same rumor again and again. Source
The Calgary Sun is reporting that it's a given that Flames forward Michael Cammalleri will sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, and the impending unrestricted free agent will garner a contract almost equal to teammate Jarome Iginla. Brochu's take: Cammalleri's strong play will get him a good contract, but I don't think he will get Iggy money. I would say a deal in the $5-$5.5 million range. Source
The Calgary Herald is reporting "internet rumours" that the Anaheim Ducks will trade defenseman Chris Pronger to the Flames.
According to Al Strachan on the Score, there is definite speculation that the Anaheim Ducks are shopping Chris Pronger. Pronger was asked about the rumors, and said that he has heard about them too. Brochu's take: Hmmm, this is more or less a "confirmation" that he is really on the trade block.
Strachan also reported that the Montreal Canadiens remain interested in Florida Panthers Jay Bouwmeester. The speculation is IF Bouwmeester ends up in Montreal, the Habs would then trade defenseman Andrei Markov to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the much-hyped Vincent Lecavalier deal. Brochu's take: That's a lot of dominos to fall in order for it to happen. I don't think this will happen.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Krys Kolanos on waivers.
The Calgary Sun is reporting that it's a given that Flames forward Michael Cammalleri will sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, and the impending unrestricted free agent will garner a contract almost equal to teammate Jarome Iginla. Brochu's take: Cammalleri's strong play will get him a good contract, but I don't think he will get Iggy money. I would say a deal in the $5-$5.5 million range. Source
The Calgary Herald is reporting "internet rumours" that the Anaheim Ducks will trade defenseman Chris Pronger to the Flames.
According to Al Strachan on the Score, there is definite speculation that the Anaheim Ducks are shopping Chris Pronger. Pronger was asked about the rumors, and said that he has heard about them too. Brochu's take: Hmmm, this is more or less a "confirmation" that he is really on the trade block.
Strachan also reported that the Montreal Canadiens remain interested in Florida Panthers Jay Bouwmeester. The speculation is IF Bouwmeester ends up in Montreal, the Habs would then trade defenseman Andrei Markov to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the much-hyped Vincent Lecavalier deal. Brochu's take: That's a lot of dominos to fall in order for it to happen. I don't think this will happen.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Krys Kolanos on waivers.
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