The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed forward Anze Kopitar to a seven-year, $47.6 million contract extension set to start in 2009-2010. Brochu's take: A good deal for LA, but what has happened to the second contract? It seems that young impact players move from their entry-level contracts straight into lucrative contracts that, in the past, would be reserved for their third contract.
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenseman Alex Edler to a four-year, $13 million contract extension. Brochu's take: Another good signing, on par with similiar players that have signed recently.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Joey Haddad to a three-year contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have placed defenseman Kyle Quincey on waivers.
The following rumors are from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, so take it with a grain(bag) of salt.
The Canucks are looking to move defenseman Kevin Bieksa. Brochu's take: The 'Nucks just traded a d-man, so I don't think they're looking to trade him at this moment.
The Carolina Hurricanes may be interested in Boston Bruins forward Peter Schaefer, whose $2.1 million contract is currently off the salary cap. The Canes are looking to dangle defensemen Frantisek Kaberle and Joe Corvo.
The Florida Panthers are looking to move forward Radek Dvorak.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are interested in signing free agent defenseman Marek Malik.
The Edmonton Oilers may be "willing to deal" defenseman Ladislav Smid. Brochu's take: The least that Garrioch could do was at least spell "Smead" right.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 10, 2008
The Phoenix Coyotes have traded forward Mike Zigomanis to the Pittsburgh Penguins for future considerations.
Marian Gaborik has rejected a 10-year, $80 million contract offer from the Minnesota Wild. Brochu's take: It looks like Gaborik really wants to test the open market, or wants to play somewhere with a more offensive system. Expect the trade rumors to ramp up in the following weeks. Source
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Tyson Strachan to a contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking for a veteran defenseman and are rumored to be looking at Nolan Pratt.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Matt Murley has left the Carolina Hurricanes organization and has signed to play with KHL team Amur Tigers Khabarovsk. Murley is in breach of his NHL contract and the matter may be referred to the NHL. Source
Ottawa Senators forward Brad Isbister is rumoured to be close to signing with German club Adler Mannheim.
Marian Gaborik has rejected a 10-year, $80 million contract offer from the Minnesota Wild. Brochu's take: It looks like Gaborik really wants to test the open market, or wants to play somewhere with a more offensive system. Expect the trade rumors to ramp up in the following weeks. Source
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Tyson Strachan to a contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking for a veteran defenseman and are rumored to be looking at Nolan Pratt.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Forward Matt Murley has left the Carolina Hurricanes organization and has signed to play with KHL team Amur Tigers Khabarovsk. Murley is in breach of his NHL contract and the matter may be referred to the NHL. Source
Ottawa Senators forward Brad Isbister is rumoured to be close to signing with German club Adler Mannheim.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 9, 2008
According to Marty York of Metro News, the Minnesota Wild have reached an "impasse" in contract negotiations with forward Marian Gaborik, and are entertaining offers for the Slovakian star. The Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings are reportedly interested. Brochu's take: Gaborik won't be traded yet, and only if the Wild are out of the running for the playoffs by trade deadline day. Source
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Lawrence Nycholat is rumoured to be headed to the Pittsburgh Penguins or St. Louis Blues once he comes off the injured reserve. Source
Rumors are swirling that the Rangers are close to re-signing forward Brendan Shanahan to a contract. However, the Rangers still have to cut some salary from their cap to fit him in.
The Penguins have placed forward Jeff Taffe on waivers. Forward Kris Beech has been placed on unconditional waivers and is trying to find a job in Europe. Rumors are that he may be close to a deal with Swedish team HV71.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Lawrence Nycholat is rumoured to be headed to the Pittsburgh Penguins or St. Louis Blues once he comes off the injured reserve. Source
Rumors are swirling that the Rangers are close to re-signing forward Brendan Shanahan to a contract. However, the Rangers still have to cut some salary from their cap to fit him in.
The Penguins have placed forward Jeff Taffe on waivers. Forward Kris Beech has been placed on unconditional waivers and is trying to find a job in Europe. Rumors are that he may be close to a deal with Swedish team HV71.
NHL signings and waiver transactions for Oct 8, 2008
The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed defenseman Doug Janik on waivers from the Dallas Stars and have traded him back to the Stars in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Tomas Plihal and Alexei Semenov to one-year contracts.
The New York Islanders have claimed center Nate Thompson off waivers from the Boston Bruins.
Stay tuned for a big rumour update tonight!
The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Tomas Plihal and Alexei Semenov to one-year contracts.
The New York Islanders have claimed center Nate Thompson off waivers from the Boston Bruins.
Stay tuned for a big rumour update tonight!
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
NHL and hockey rumors for Oct 8, 2008
The Anaheim Ducks have claimed forward Joakim Lindstrom off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks and assigned him to Iowa of the American Hockey League.
The Boston Bruins have put forwards Peter Schaefer, Nate Thompson and Jeremy Reich on waivers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Leafs also put forward Boyd Devereaux and defenseman Staffan Kronwall.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Patrick O'Sullivan to a three year contract averaging $2.925 million a year.
The Vancouver Canucks have put forwards Jason Krog and Matt Pettinger on waivers.
The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers.
The Detroit Red Wings have place defenseman Aaron Downey on waivers.
The Boston Bruins have put forwards Peter Schaefer, Nate Thompson and Jeremy Reich on waivers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Leafs also put forward Boyd Devereaux and defenseman Staffan Kronwall.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Patrick O'Sullivan to a three year contract averaging $2.925 million a year.
The Vancouver Canucks have put forwards Jason Krog and Matt Pettinger on waivers.
The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers.
The Detroit Red Wings have place defenseman Aaron Downey on waivers.
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