The Ottawa Senators continue to shop forward Chris Neil, and the Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers are all believed to be interested in the gritty forward. Source
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to shop forwards Dominic Moore and Nik Antropov. Moore and the Leafs are around $500,000 a year apart in contract negotiations, while Antropov's asking price of a 1st rounder appears to have lowered. Both players were scratched from Tuesday's game between the Leafs and New Jersey Devils. Brochu's take: A 2nd rounder might get Antropov. As for Moore's value, it's probably a 4th or 5th round pick.
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger is reporting that the New Jersey Devils will try to find goalie Scott Clemmensen a new team by the trade deadline. Brochu's take: Speculation is that the Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings would make the most sense. Source
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Brandon Mashinter to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 6'4, 232-pound has posted 30 goals and 23 assists in 47 games, with a plus-nine rating and 67 penalty minutes for the Belleville Bulls of the OHL.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Bouwmeester, Morris, Pronger Rumor Update
This is the latest rumor report on Jay Bouwmeester and Derek Morris:
The Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers remain the frontrunners in the Bouwmeester sweepstakes. However, the Canucks are believed to be comfortable with their team and willing to stand pat. Brochu's take: If Bouwmeester is even traded at all, it will probably be to Philly, if they somehow free up some salary cap space.
ESPN's Pierre LeBrun is reporting a rumor from colleague E.J. Hradek that the Phoenix Coyotes would send Derek Morris and Ilya Bryzgalov to the Flyers in exchange for Joffrey Lupul, Scottie Upshall and Martin Biron. The Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Flyers all remain the likely destination for Morris. Brochu's take: Biron has a no trade clause that he would have to waive for that deal to go through. I'm betting Morris goes to Boston. Source
According to Sportsnet, Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray has let NHL teams know that he will not trade Chris Pronger at the deadline. Brochu's take: But he will probably get shopped at the entry draft or the summer.
The Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers remain the frontrunners in the Bouwmeester sweepstakes. However, the Canucks are believed to be comfortable with their team and willing to stand pat. Brochu's take: If Bouwmeester is even traded at all, it will probably be to Philly, if they somehow free up some salary cap space.
ESPN's Pierre LeBrun is reporting a rumor from colleague E.J. Hradek that the Phoenix Coyotes would send Derek Morris and Ilya Bryzgalov to the Flyers in exchange for Joffrey Lupul, Scottie Upshall and Martin Biron. The Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Flyers all remain the likely destination for Morris. Brochu's take: Biron has a no trade clause that he would have to waive for that deal to go through. I'm betting Morris goes to Boston. Source
According to Sportsnet, Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray has let NHL teams know that he will not trade Chris Pronger at the deadline. Brochu's take: But he will probably get shopped at the entry draft or the summer.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Justin Williams to Kings?
According to Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail, The Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings were in trade discussions on Tuesday that would send Justin Williams to the Kings. Source
Burrows, Backstrom re-signed, more waivers
The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Niklas Backstrom to a four-year, $24 million contract extension. Brochu's take: This should end the speculation that Backstrom was about to be traded. Stats wise, Backstrom deserves the money. But would you consider him a top 5 goalie in the NHL?
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Alex Burrows to a four-year, $4 million contract. Brochu's take: I didn't buy into the Burrows trade rumors, because it was obvious he was going to be re-signed. Good contract for a guy that will score 20 goals this season.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Peter Olvecky on waivers.
The Ottawa Senators have placed goalie Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: The Buffalo Sabres and the Edmonton Oilers have shown some interest.
The Sens also put defenseman Brenden Bell on waivers.
Look for my rumor update around 3:00 AM EST or 12:00 AM PST tonight.
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Alex Burrows to a four-year, $4 million contract. Brochu's take: I didn't buy into the Burrows trade rumors, because it was obvious he was going to be re-signed. Good contract for a guy that will score 20 goals this season.
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Peter Olvecky on waivers.
The Ottawa Senators have placed goalie Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: The Buffalo Sabres and the Edmonton Oilers have shown some interest.
The Sens also put defenseman Brenden Bell on waivers.
Look for my rumor update around 3:00 AM EST or 12:00 AM PST tonight.
Waiver Wackiness!
It seems half of the NHL was put on waivers today! But here's a wrap-up. I've left some off for a subsequent post.
The New York Rangers have claimed Sean Avery off re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars.
The Calgary Flames have claimed defenseman Lawrence Nycholat off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.
The New York Rangers have also placed forwards Aaron Voros and defenseman Erik Reitz on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed forward Brendan Morrison on waivers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Miroslav Satan on waivers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Gary Roberts on waivers.
The Atlanta Thrashers have placed forward Eric Perrin on waivers.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Craig Adams on waivers.
The New York Islanders have placed forward Jon Sim on waivers.
The New York Rangers have claimed Sean Avery off re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars.
The Calgary Flames have claimed defenseman Lawrence Nycholat off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.
The New York Rangers have also placed forwards Aaron Voros and defenseman Erik Reitz on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have placed forward Brendan Morrison on waivers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Miroslav Satan on waivers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Gary Roberts on waivers.
The Atlanta Thrashers have placed forward Eric Perrin on waivers.
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Craig Adams on waivers.
The New York Islanders have placed forward Jon Sim on waivers.
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