Monday, March 11, 2013

NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 11, 2013

The Winnipeg Jets have traded forward Spencer Machacek to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Tomas Kubalik.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed defenseman Brendan Mikkelson on waivers.

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Steve Montador on waivers.


Friday, March 08, 2013

NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 9, 2013

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Ryan Getzlaf to an 8-year, $66 million contract extension.  Brochu's take:  So much for a hometown discount.  The Ducks overpaid but they really had no choice.  And just when you think NHL owners have learned something from the lockout, this contract clearly shows they have learned nothing.

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed forward Darian Dziurzynski to a two-year, entry level contract.  Dziurzynski was the Yotes' 5th round pick, 141st overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.


Thursday, March 07, 2013

NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 8, 2013

The Boston Bruins have placed forward Chris Bourque on waivers.

The New York Rangers have claimed defenseman Roman Hamrlik off waivers from the Washington Capitals.

The New Jersey Devils have claimed forward Tom Kostopoulos off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Josh Leivo to a three-year, entry level contract.  Leivo was Toronto’s third choice, 86th overall, in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Joel Edmundson to a three-year, entry-level contract.  Edmundson was the Blues' 2nd pick in the 2011 NHL Draft.

The Phoenix Coyotes have signed junior free-agent defenceman Mathieu Brisebois to a three-year,. entry-level contract.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 6, 2013

The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenseman Korbinian Holzer to a two-year contract extension.

The Nashville Predators have claimed forward Zach Boychuk off waivers from the the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Penguins have placed forward Tom Kostopoulos on waivers.

The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Roman Hamrlik on waivers.

The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Yannick Veilleux to a three-year, entry level contract.  Veilleux was the Blues' 4th round pick, 102nd overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed free agent defenseman Kevin Gagne to a contract.

According to sources, the Chicago Blackhawks are interested in Edmonton Oilers forward Eric Belanger.  It's believed the 'Hawks have asked NHL teams about acquiring a veteran forward for their bottom 6 forward group.  Brochu's take:  The Blackhawks are the NHL's current best team, and Belanger could be the last piece of the puzzle.  He could be had for a mid round pick.

Monday, March 04, 2013

NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 4, 2013

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Mike Brown to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Zach Boychuk on waivers.

The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Bobby Butler on waivers.  The Nashville Predators have subsequently claimed him.

The Florida Panthers have signed goalie coach Robert Tallas to a one day contract.  Tallas was the emergency backup for the Panthers because Jacob Markstrom had not arrived on time.  Brochu's take:  Love stories like these.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Joseph Cramarossa to a three-year, entry level contract.  Cramarossa was selected by Anaheim in the third round (65th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

The Ducks have also signed free agent forward Charlie Sarault to a contract.

The Philadephia Flyers have signed goalie Anthony Stolarz to a three-year, entry level contract.  Stolarz was selected by Philly in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

The Flyers have also signed free agent forward Brandon Alderson to a contract.