The Ottawa Senators traded Dany Heatley and a 5th round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to the San Jose Sharks for forwards Milan Michalek and Jonathon Cheechoo and a 2nd rounder. Brochu's take: Pretty fair trade, but I always believed in the theory that the team getting the best player always "wins". If Cheechoo can return to at least 30 or so goals a year, this would be a fair trade.
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Drew Stafford to a 2-year, $4 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Radek Smolenak to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Bolts have also re-signed defenseman Mike Lundin.
The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed forward Mike Comrie to a one-year contract.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Derek Dorsett to a two-year contract extension.
The Calgary Flames have invited forward Theoren Fleury to training camp. The 41 year old was recently reinstated by the NHL.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Sept 10, 2009
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Derek Armstrong to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski.
The Ottawa Sun is reporting a rumor of a 3-way trade between the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings. The deal would send Dany Heatley to the Sharks, Jarret Stoll and Alexander Frolov to Ottawa and Patrick Marleau to the Kings. Brochu's take: You know it's almost hockey season when Bruce Garrioch comes up with his ridiculous rumors. Marleau has a NTC, and probably doesn't want to waive it for a team that's not likely to make the playoffs. Frolov has been a particular favourite of Garrioch rumours. Source
According to an Oilers blog, it's very likely that the Edmonton Oilers will sign forward Mike Comrie to a deal on Friday. There's also some interest from the Atlanta Thrashers. Brochu's take: I wonder if the Oilers fans out there have forgiven him? Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Atlanta Thrashers forward Eric Perrin has signed with KHL team Avangard Omsk.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jiri Novotny has signed with Russian team HK Atlant.
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski.
The Ottawa Sun is reporting a rumor of a 3-way trade between the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings. The deal would send Dany Heatley to the Sharks, Jarret Stoll and Alexander Frolov to Ottawa and Patrick Marleau to the Kings. Brochu's take: You know it's almost hockey season when Bruce Garrioch comes up with his ridiculous rumors. Marleau has a NTC, and probably doesn't want to waive it for a team that's not likely to make the playoffs. Frolov has been a particular favourite of Garrioch rumours. Source
According to an Oilers blog, it's very likely that the Edmonton Oilers will sign forward Mike Comrie to a deal on Friday. There's also some interest from the Atlanta Thrashers. Brochu's take: I wonder if the Oilers fans out there have forgiven him? Source
Brochu's European rumor roundup:
Atlanta Thrashers forward Eric Perrin has signed with KHL team Avangard Omsk.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jiri Novotny has signed with Russian team HK Atlant.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Notable Camp Invitees
A bit slow in the rumor front, so I'll just have an update on some notable camp invitees:
The Anaheim Ducks have invited forward Kyle Calder.
The Atlanta Thrashers have invited goalie Manny Legace and forward Dan Fritsche.
The New York Rangers have invited defenseman Kyle McLaren.
The St. Louis Blues have invited defenseman Darryl Sydor.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited goalie Dan Cloutier. Brochu's take: The irony in this is too great to ignore.
The Florida Panthers have invited defensemen Martin Skoula and Christian Backman.
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited forwards Blair Betts and Mark Bell.
The Minnesota Wild have invited defenseman Andy Hilbert.
The Anaheim Ducks have invited forward Kyle Calder.
The Atlanta Thrashers have invited goalie Manny Legace and forward Dan Fritsche.
The New York Rangers have invited defenseman Kyle McLaren.
The St. Louis Blues have invited defenseman Darryl Sydor.
The Detroit Red Wings have invited goalie Dan Cloutier. Brochu's take: The irony in this is too great to ignore.
The Florida Panthers have invited defensemen Martin Skoula and Christian Backman.
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited forwards Blair Betts and Mark Bell.
The Minnesota Wild have invited defenseman Andy Hilbert.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Sept 6, 2009
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded their 2nd round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2nd and 3rd round pick in the 2011 draft. TSN is reporting that there are rumors that GM Brian Burke may throw an offer sheet to Boston Bruins restricted free agent forward Phil Kessel. Brochu's take: Burke can give an offer sheet, now that he has that 2nd round pick. But I don't think he will, considering his dislike for offer sheets in general.
The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Jason Bailey to the Ottawa Senators for forward Shawn Weller.
The Ducks have signed defenseman Steve Eminger to a two-year, $2.25 million contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Rob Schremp to a one-year contract. Brochu's take: I think Schremp will be a big trade chip for the Oilers this season, and look for him to be possibly moved at the trade deadline.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Derick Brassard to a 12-year, $12.8 million contract extension.
The BJs have also signed forward Alex Picard to a one-year deal.
The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Jason Bailey to the Ottawa Senators for forward Shawn Weller.
The Ducks have signed defenseman Steve Eminger to a two-year, $2.25 million contract.
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed forward Rob Schremp to a one-year contract. Brochu's take: I think Schremp will be a big trade chip for the Oilers this season, and look for him to be possibly moved at the trade deadline.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Derick Brassard to a 12-year, $12.8 million contract extension.
The BJs have also signed forward Alex Picard to a one-year deal.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Hockey and NHL rumors for Sept 3, 2009
The Vancouver Canucks have officially signed goalie Roberto Luongo to a 12-year, $64 million contract extension. The contract includes a full no-movement clause. Brochu's take: At a cap-friendly hit of $5.33 million, this is a good deal.
The Canucks have also re-signed defenseman Nathan McIver to a one-year contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Taylor Pyatt to a one-year deal.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Cal O'Reilly to a two-year contract.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jason Smith has retired from hockey.
The Canucks have also re-signed defenseman Nathan McIver to a one-year contract.
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Taylor Pyatt to a one-year deal.
The Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Cal O'Reilly to a two-year contract.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jason Smith has retired from hockey.
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