The Calgary Flames have signed restricted free agent forward Ryan O'Reilly to a two-year, $5 million offer sheet. The Flames would have to send the Colorado Avalanche their 1st and 3rd round draft picks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The Avs have subsequently matched the offer sheet. Brochu's take: A very interesting 24 hours in this "ROR" saga. It's also believed if that had the Avs NOT matched, ROR would have to go through waivers.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed goalie Michael Leighton and forward Tom Sestito on waivers. Sestito has been claimed by the Vancouver Canucks.
The Dallas Stars have placed forward Tom Wandell on waivers.
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Aaron Volpatti on waivers. Volpatti has been claimed by the Washington Capitals.
The Nashville Predators have traded forward Brian McGrattan to the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Joe Piskula.
Friday, March 01, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 27, 2013
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Erik Cole to the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Michael Ryder and a 3rd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: Good trade for both sides. The Stars get a veteran scorer, while the Canadiens get cap relief for next season.
The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Simon Gagne to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a conditional 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Nashville Predators have placed forward Brian McGrattan on waivers.
According to Pierre LeBrun, it's likely that the Anaheim Ducks will look at trading pending unrestricted free agent forward Corey Perry before the trade deadline. LeBrun also speculates there is continued interest from the Pittsburgh Penguins at acquiring Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla. Brochu's take: The Ducks could possibly lose Perry for nothing if they don't trade him. As for Iginla, the longer the Flames struggle, the more the rumours intensify. Iginla could net a big haul for the Flames. Source
The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Simon Gagne to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a conditional 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
The Nashville Predators have placed forward Brian McGrattan on waivers.
According to Pierre LeBrun, it's likely that the Anaheim Ducks will look at trading pending unrestricted free agent forward Corey Perry before the trade deadline. LeBrun also speculates there is continued interest from the Pittsburgh Penguins at acquiring Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla. Brochu's take: The Ducks could possibly lose Perry for nothing if they don't trade him. As for Iginla, the longer the Flames struggle, the more the rumours intensify. Iginla could net a big haul for the Flames. Source
Monday, February 25, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 26, 2013
The Calgary Flames have traded forward Mitch Wahl to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Mike Testwuide.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed free agent defenseman Mark Eaton to a one-year, $725,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed goalie Braden Holtby to a two-year, $3.6 million contract extension. Brochu's take: A very cap friendly contract. Holtby should continue to improve as a goaltender in the next few years.
The Caps have also re-signed defenseman John Erskine to a two-year, $3.9 million contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Brian Lashoff to a three-year contract extension at $725,000 per year.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman David Schlemko to a two-year contract extension at $1.188 million per year.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed free agent defenseman Mark Eaton to a one-year, $725,000 contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed goalie Braden Holtby to a two-year, $3.6 million contract extension. Brochu's take: A very cap friendly contract. Holtby should continue to improve as a goaltender in the next few years.
The Caps have also re-signed defenseman John Erskine to a two-year, $3.9 million contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Brian Lashoff to a three-year contract extension at $725,000 per year.
The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed defenseman David Schlemko to a two-year contract extension at $1.188 million per year.
Friday, February 22, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 23, 2013
The New York Islanders have placed goalie Rick DiPietro on waivers. Brochu's take: There are rumors that he may be bought out. The Islanders now have $9.5 million in cap space for goalies that don't play on their NHL team.
Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jan Mursak on waivers.
Goalie Dwayne Roloson has retired from the NHL. Source
Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jan Mursak on waivers.
Goalie Dwayne Roloson has retired from the NHL. Source
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for February 21, 2013
The Buffalo Sabres have fired head coach Lindy Ruff and have named Ron Rolston as interim head coach. Brochu's take: Ruff shouldn't have a problem of getting another NHL head coaching job, but he may have to wait till next year.
The Sabres have placed forward Cody McCormick on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed goalie Viktor Fasth to a two-year, $5.8 million contract extension.
According to CBC's Elliotte Friedman, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero was watching the Colorado Avalanche/Minnesota Wild game. Friedman speculates that he could be looking at forward Matt Cullen. Brochu's take: Cullen would probably only cost a draft pick. Source
The Sabres have placed forward Cody McCormick on waivers.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed goalie Viktor Fasth to a two-year, $5.8 million contract extension.
According to CBC's Elliotte Friedman, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero was watching the Colorado Avalanche/Minnesota Wild game. Friedman speculates that he could be looking at forward Matt Cullen. Brochu's take: Cullen would probably only cost a draft pick. Source
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