According to the Puck-rakers blog at the Columbus Dispatch website, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins have had preliminary talks about a trade. The talks are surrounding Pittsburgh trading the rights to some of their impending unrestricted free agents. Writer Aaron Portzline speculates it could be either Brooks Orpik or Ryan Malone. Brochu's take: This could be a move similar to what Nashville did last summer when they sent the rights to Kimmo Timonen and Scott Hartnell to Philadelphia. Rumors are flying it could be Marian Hossa as well. Source
The Dallas Stars have traded forward Marty Sertich to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional draft pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Source
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron to the Minnesota Wild for a third round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Source
Vancouver Canucks forward Trevor Linden will announce his retirement in a news conference scheduled for Wednesday in Vancouver.
Dallas Stars defenseman Mattias Norstrom announced his retirement from the NHL Tuesday.
The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a three-year extension with head coach Mike Babcock.
The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Marc Crawford. Crawford had one year remaining on his contract. There are rumors that Joel Quennville could be taking his job.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for June 10, 2008
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ron Wilson have agreed to terms on a four-year, $6.5 million. Wilson is in Toronto meeting with interim GM Cliff Fletcher Monday night and an official announcement is expected Tuesday. Brochu's take: This has only stoked the fires that Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke will take over the GM duties in Toronto in one years time. Source
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Dan Jancevski to a two-year, two way deal. At the NHL level, Jancevski will receive $525,000 in 2008-09 and $550,000 in 2009-10, while he will make $225,000 and $250,000 if he is to play the two seasons at the AHL level.
The Stars have also re-signed forward Toby Petersen to a two-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Maxim Lapierre to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Colby Genoway has left the Vancouver Canucks organization and has signed with Swedish club Mora for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Phoenix Coyotes forward Niko Kapanen has signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. Source
There are rumors that Swiss club Kloten Flyers are pursuing Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Locke. Source
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Dan Jancevski to a two-year, two way deal. At the NHL level, Jancevski will receive $525,000 in 2008-09 and $550,000 in 2009-10, while he will make $225,000 and $250,000 if he is to play the two seasons at the AHL level.
The Stars have also re-signed forward Toby Petersen to a two-year, $1.1 million contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed forward Maxim Lapierre to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Colby Genoway has left the Vancouver Canucks organization and has signed with Swedish club Mora for the 2008-2009 season. Source
Phoenix Coyotes forward Niko Kapanen has signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. Source
There are rumors that Swiss club Kloten Flyers are pursuing Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Locke. Source
Sunday, June 08, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for June 9, 2008
Various sources are saying that Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek is expected to announce his retirement on Monday. The Red Wings have called a news conference at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit for 11am et/8am pt. Brochu's take: Hasek has proven that he can still play at his age; will this retirement be permanent? He does have an offer to play in Russia.
There are rumors that several European and Russian teams have made offers to Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak. Halak is due to be a restricted free agent come July 1. Source
Defenseman Anton Babchuk has expressed a desire to return to the NHL, but the Carolina Hurricanes are not interested. Babchuk bolted to Russia last season because he refused to play in the AHL. Source
Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is close to signing a contract extension, with an announcement on Monday likely. However, assistant coach Todd McClennan will probably be leaving, as he will be interviewing with the San Jose Sharks and Atlanta Thrashers this week about their vacant head coaching positions. Source
There are rumors that several European and Russian teams have made offers to Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak. Halak is due to be a restricted free agent come July 1. Source
Defenseman Anton Babchuk has expressed a desire to return to the NHL, but the Carolina Hurricanes are not interested. Babchuk bolted to Russia last season because he refused to play in the AHL. Source
Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is close to signing a contract extension, with an announcement on Monday likely. However, assistant coach Todd McClennan will probably be leaving, as he will be interviewing with the San Jose Sharks and Atlanta Thrashers this week about their vacant head coaching positions. Source
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
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
Friday, June 06, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for June 7, 2008
The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Danny Syvret to the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Ryan Potulny. Brochu's take: Good move by both teams. Syvret would have been a 7th or 8th best defenseman in Edmonton, while Potulny will be given a chance to make the NHL roster instead of playing in the AHL. Could this mean that Jarret Stoll will be moved this summer? Source
According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Senators defenseman Wade Redden is getting ready to shop himself on the unrestricted free agent market. Sources are saying that Florida Panthers GM Jacques Martin will make a big run for the blueliner, while other teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks are interested. Brochu's take: You can forget the Canucks, Predators, Flyers and Leafs, for they all have more than decent options in the back end. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed free agent forward Tim Stapleton. Stapleton has played for Jokerit in the SM-Liiga in Finland for the past 2 years. Source
The Raleigh News and Observer reports that Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Bret Hedican does not plan to return to the club next season, as he and his wife, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, are moving to Northern California. Hedican will be an unrestricted free agent come July 1st.
The 'Canes have also signed goaltender Daniel Manzato to a one-year deal.
According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Senators defenseman Wade Redden is getting ready to shop himself on the unrestricted free agent market. Sources are saying that Florida Panthers GM Jacques Martin will make a big run for the blueliner, while other teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks are interested. Brochu's take: You can forget the Canucks, Predators, Flyers and Leafs, for they all have more than decent options in the back end. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed free agent forward Tim Stapleton. Stapleton has played for Jokerit in the SM-Liiga in Finland for the past 2 years. Source
The Raleigh News and Observer reports that Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Bret Hedican does not plan to return to the club next season, as he and his wife, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, are moving to Northern California. Hedican will be an unrestricted free agent come July 1st.
The 'Canes have also signed goaltender Daniel Manzato to a one-year deal.
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