The Boston Bruins have traded goalie Tim Thomas to the New York Islanders in exchange for a conditional second round pick in the 2014 or 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The pick is conditional on Thomas reporting for the Islanders or any other team if they trade his rights. Thomas is currently on his year long sabbatical from hockey. Brochu's take: This was a pure salary cap move to help the Islanders reach the cap floor. Value-wise, you have to notice how low his stock has dropped, considering he has won two Vezina trophies in the past 4 years.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Kimmo Timonen to a one year, $6 million contract extension.
Brochu's European rumor round-up:
Free agent defenseman Chris Campoli has signed with Geneve-Servette of the Swiss NLA. Source
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
NHL Hockey rumors for February 7, 2013
The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Andrei Loktionov to the New Jersey Devils for a 5th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: Loktionov will get a chance to play in New Jersey, as he was a victim of a numbers game in LA.
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 5th round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Aaron Gagnon on waivers.
The Calgary Flames have signed goalie Danny Taylor to a one year, two-way contract for $525,000/$80,000.
According to TSN insider Darren Dreger, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis is listening to offers for forward Phil Kessel. Nonis is reportedly looking for a forward, defenseman or a high draft pick in exchange. Brochu's take: Kessel has struggled to score this season, so his value at the moment is lower than it should be. Nonis would be prudent to wait until the NHL trade deadline to maximize his returns.
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 5th round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Aaron Gagnon on waivers.
The Calgary Flames have signed goalie Danny Taylor to a one year, two-way contract for $525,000/$80,000.
According to TSN insider Darren Dreger, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis is listening to offers for forward Phil Kessel. Nonis is reportedly looking for a forward, defenseman or a high draft pick in exchange. Brochu's take: Kessel has struggled to score this season, so his value at the moment is lower than it should be. Nonis would be prudent to wait until the NHL trade deadline to maximize his returns.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Hockey Rumors for February 6, 2013
The Colorado Avalanche have claimed Montreal Canadiens forward Aaron Palushaj off waivers.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Alexandre Bolduc on waivers.
Brochu's European rumor update:
Free agent forward Marco Sturm has signed with Kolner Haie in the DEL.
The Phoenix Coyotes have placed forward Alexandre Bolduc on waivers.
Brochu's European rumor update:
Free agent forward Marco Sturm has signed with Kolner Haie in the DEL.
Monday, February 04, 2013
NYR/MINN trade, Palushaj on waivers
The New York Rangers have traded forward Michael Rupp to the Minnesota Wild for forwards Nick Palmieri and Darroll Powe. Brochu's take: Rupp should add some needed toughness to the Wild.
The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Aaron Palushaj on waivers.
The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Aaron Palushaj on waivers.
18 teams scouting Florida-Buffalo game
According to George Richards of the Miami Herald, 18 NHL teams were scouting the Florida Panthers-Buffalo Sabres game yesterday. They were the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Lightning, Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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