The Washington Capitals have signed free agent forward Trevor Breuss to a two-year entry-level contract. The 23 year old Bruess has spent the past three seasons with Minnesota State of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). Source
The Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent forward Eric Walsky. The 24 year old Walsky has spent the past five seasons with the University of Alaska-Anchorage and Colorado College in the NCAA. Source
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed free agent defenseman Jeff May to a multi-year contract. May was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Source
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
NHL Signings for Mar 19, 2009
I apologize for the lack of updates lately, there just haven't been much to report! But I expect things to pick up in the next few weeks, especially with contract extensions and college free agent signings.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Alex Berry to a two-year, entry level contract. Berry was selected by the Leafs in the fifth round, 153rd overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. The 23 year old will join the AHL Marlies for the rest of the 2008-2009 season, after spending four seasons with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Source
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Olivier Fortier to a three-year, entry-level contract. Fortier was selected in the third round by the Canadiens, 65th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The 19 year old has spend the past four seasons in the QMJHL with Drummondville and Rimouski. Source
The New York Rangers have signed free agent forward Paul Crowder. Crowder has played for the last four years for the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves. Source
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goalie Mike Murphy to a three-year, entry-level contract. Murphy was selected in the sixth round by the 'Canes in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and has spent the past four seasons with the OHL Belleville Bulls. Source
The New York Islanders have signed forward Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Alex Berry to a two-year, entry level contract. Berry was selected by the Leafs in the fifth round, 153rd overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. The 23 year old will join the AHL Marlies for the rest of the 2008-2009 season, after spending four seasons with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Source
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Olivier Fortier to a three-year, entry-level contract. Fortier was selected in the third round by the Canadiens, 65th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The 19 year old has spend the past four seasons in the QMJHL with Drummondville and Rimouski. Source
The New York Rangers have signed free agent forward Paul Crowder. Crowder has played for the last four years for the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves. Source
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goalie Mike Murphy to a three-year, entry-level contract. Murphy was selected in the sixth round by the 'Canes in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and has spent the past four seasons with the OHL Belleville Bulls. Source
The New York Islanders have signed forward Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension.
Monday, March 16, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 17, 2009
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Taylor Ellington to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Victoria native was originally selected 33rd overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Source
Speculation continues that Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. However, the rumor is that current assistant coach Don Lever has the inside track on the job. Brochu's take: There continues to be a bit of an uproar because Lever does not speak French. I don't think Roy has enough experience to become an NHL coach yet.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Brian McGrattan on re-entry waivers.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
SM-Liiga team Tappara has loaned forward Jori Lehterä to St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Peoria Rivermen for the rest of the season. Lehtera was drafted by the Blues in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Source
HC Lugano forward Patrick Thoresen is still considering a return to the NHL. Thoresen had an excellent season in the Swiss Nationalliga A, scoring 22 goals and 41 assists in 48 games. Brochu's take: Thoresen still has a lot of upside to him, and I can imagine his old teams, the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, would come calling. Source
Speculation continues that Patrick Roy will become the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. However, the rumor is that current assistant coach Don Lever has the inside track on the job. Brochu's take: There continues to be a bit of an uproar because Lever does not speak French. I don't think Roy has enough experience to become an NHL coach yet.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Brian McGrattan on re-entry waivers.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
SM-Liiga team Tappara has loaned forward Jori Lehterä to St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Peoria Rivermen for the rest of the season. Lehtera was drafted by the Blues in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Source
HC Lugano forward Patrick Thoresen is still considering a return to the NHL. Thoresen had an excellent season in the Swiss Nationalliga A, scoring 22 goals and 41 assists in 48 games. Brochu's take: Thoresen still has a lot of upside to him, and I can imagine his old teams, the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, would come calling. Source
Sunday, March 15, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 16, 2009
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Chris DiDomenico to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Poll Results:
Do you think Sean Avery will save the Rangers?
Total Votes: 122
Will you be taking the March 4 NHL trade deadline day off?
Total Votes: 182
Poll Results:
Do you think Sean Avery will save the Rangers?
Yes | 18 (14%) |
No | 52 (42%) |
Don't care | 52 (42%) |
Total Votes: 122
Will you be taking the March 4 NHL trade deadline day off?
Yes | 67 (36%) |
No | 58 (31%) |
I will be "sick" | 57 (31%) |
Total Votes: 182
Thursday, March 12, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Mar 13, 2009
The St. Louis Blues have signed forwards Philip McRae, Anthony Peluso and Brett Sonne to entry-level contracts. Terms were not disclosed. Source
The Calgary Flames released the Quad City ownership group Thursday from the remaining three years of their minor-league AHL affiliate agreement with the NHL team. "We intend to file for relocation to Abbotsford," Flames president Ken King said. "We've got a lot of critical, key prospects in our system, and we need a great home for them to prepare for the NHL." Brochu's take: Hmmm, putting a minor league team in enemy territory would sure make for interesting crowds. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have announced Thursday they have renewed their affiliation agreement with the AHL Manitoba Moose through the 2011-12 season.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Ottawa Senators defenseman Mattias Karlsson is rumored to be leaving the organization in the summer to play in Sweden next year. The rumored teams interested in signing him are Lulea and Farjestad. Source
The Calgary Flames released the Quad City ownership group Thursday from the remaining three years of their minor-league AHL affiliate agreement with the NHL team. "We intend to file for relocation to Abbotsford," Flames president Ken King said. "We've got a lot of critical, key prospects in our system, and we need a great home for them to prepare for the NHL." Brochu's take: Hmmm, putting a minor league team in enemy territory would sure make for interesting crowds. Source
The Vancouver Canucks have announced Thursday they have renewed their affiliation agreement with the AHL Manitoba Moose through the 2011-12 season.
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Ottawa Senators defenseman Mattias Karlsson is rumored to be leaving the organization in the summer to play in Sweden next year. The rumored teams interested in signing him are Lulea and Farjestad. Source
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