The Tampa Bay Lightning have fired head coach Guy Boucher. Brochu's take: The rumor was the veterans on the Bolts were starting to tune him out. Lindy Ruff is the rumored favourite to take the position.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Radek Dvorak to a one-year, $675,000 contract. Dvorak must clear waivers because he has been playing in Europe this season.
The Lightning have re-signed forward Nate Thompson to a four-year, $6.4 million contract extension.
The Montreal Canadiens have claimed forward Jeff Halpern off waivers from the New York Rangers.
The Rangers have placed defenseman Stu Bickel on waivers.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed four players to three-year, entry-level contracts. Forwards Garrett Meurs and Andrew Agozzino, and defensemen Markus Lauridsen and Gabriel Beaupre.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Travis Ewanyk to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 23, 2013
The St. Louis Blues have traded forward Matt D'Agostini to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional 4th or 5th round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed forward Zach Boychuk off waivers from the Nashville Predators. He has been placed on waivers by the Canes. Brochu's take: Boychuk is sure getting his frequent flyer miles.
The Washington Capitals have placed forward Joey Crabb on waivers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed defenseman Brian Lee on waivers.
The New York Rangers have placed forward Jeff Halpern on waivers.
The Lightning have signed defenseman Andrej Sustr to a two-year, entry level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Patrick Maroon to a two-year contract extension.
The Ottawa Senators have signed free-agent goaltender Andrew Hammond to a two-year entry-level contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed free agent forward Kyle Flanagan to a one-year entry-level contract.
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed forward Zach Boychuk off waivers from the Nashville Predators. He has been placed on waivers by the Canes. Brochu's take: Boychuk is sure getting his frequent flyer miles.
The Washington Capitals have placed forward Joey Crabb on waivers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed defenseman Brian Lee on waivers.
The New York Rangers have placed forward Jeff Halpern on waivers.
The Lightning have signed defenseman Andrej Sustr to a two-year, entry level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Patrick Maroon to a two-year contract extension.
The Ottawa Senators have signed free-agent goaltender Andrew Hammond to a two-year entry-level contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed free agent forward Kyle Flanagan to a one-year entry-level contract.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Hockey and NHL Rumors for March 21, 2013
Look for my European rumor roundup this week, it should be quite interesting.
The Nashville Predators have placed forward Zach Boychuk on waivers. Brochu's take: Again? He could possibly be playing for his 4th NHL team in this short season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Mike Komisarek on waivers.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defesneman Francis Bouillon to a one-year, $1.5 million contract extension.
The Ottawa Senators have signed free agent goaltender Andrew Hammond to a two-year entry-level contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Slater Koekkoek three-year, entry level contract. Koekkoek was the Bolts' 1st round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: Koekkoek is pronounced Coo-Coo.
The Nashville Predators have placed forward Zach Boychuk on waivers. Brochu's take: Again? He could possibly be playing for his 4th NHL team in this short season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Mike Komisarek on waivers.
The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defesneman Francis Bouillon to a one-year, $1.5 million contract extension.
The Ottawa Senators have signed free agent goaltender Andrew Hammond to a two-year entry-level contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Slater Koekkoek three-year, entry level contract. Koekkoek was the Bolts' 1st round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Brochu's take: Koekkoek is pronounced Coo-Coo.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 20, 2013
According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla may have provided a list of teams that he would accept a trade to. These teams are possibly the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, and Detroit Red Wings. Brochu's take: This could get interesting. This is the first whisper that Iginla is considering moving to a contender.
Pierre LeBrun also adds that Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester could also be traded. It's believed that the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings have interest.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Garret Sparks to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sparks was the Leafs' 7th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Leafs have also signed defenseman Tom Nilsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Nilsson was the Leafs' 4th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Pierre LeBrun also adds that Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester could also be traded. It's believed that the St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings have interest.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Garret Sparks to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sparks was the Leafs' 7th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The Leafs have also signed defenseman Tom Nilsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Nilsson was the Leafs' 4th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Monday, March 18, 2013
NHL and Hockey Rumors for March 19, 2013
The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed forward Corey Perry to an 8-year, $69 million contract extension. Brochu's take: Well, this will make the off-season less interesting. The Ducks are going to have approximately 26% of their salary cap for next year taken up by 2 players.
The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Arturs Kulda to a one-year, $550,000 contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Darren Dietz to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dietz was the Habs' 5th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Chris Tierney to a three-year, entry-level contract. Tierney was the Sharks 2nd round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
The Sharks have also signed free agent forward Daniil Tarasov to a two-year contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Ben Holmstrom to a one-year contract extension.
The New York Rangers have signed free agent forward Josh Nicholls to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed free agent forward Taylor Peters to a three-year, entry level contract.
The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Arturs Kulda to a one-year, $550,000 contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Darren Dietz to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dietz was the Habs' 5th round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Chris Tierney to a three-year, entry-level contract. Tierney was the Sharks 2nd round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
The Sharks have also signed free agent forward Daniil Tarasov to a two-year contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Ben Holmstrom to a one-year contract extension.
The New York Rangers have signed free agent forward Josh Nicholls to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Dallas Stars have signed free agent forward Taylor Peters to a three-year, entry level contract.
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