Saturday, February 28, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 28, 2009
Speculation continues to swirl that the Anaheim Ducks are willing to deal Chris Pronger at the trade deadline. The TSN Tradecentre panel reported that the Boston Bruins are very interested, as well as the San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils are the frontrunners for his services. There's rumors that the Ducks would want a package that would involve players such as Patrice Bergeron, Phil Kessel and Joe Colborne. Brochu's take: A defensive pair of Chara-Pronger would be downright scary. If the Bruins really believe that this is their year, than Pronger would be a fantastic addition, but he won't come cheap.
Ray Ferraro of TSN is also reporting that there's a rumor that the Philadelphia Flyers would package Joffrey Lupul and Randy Jones for Pronger. Brochu's take: Unless the Flyers have $6 million in imaginary cap space, I don't see this happening.
Florida Panthers GM Jacques Martin has been scouting the Flyers very closely lately, and was present at Friday's game between the Flyers and Montreal Canadiens. It's believed that both teams are interested in acquiring Jay Bouwmeester, and Martin is most likely scouting potential players. Brochu's take: Martin wants players that will help his team now, so I guess that's why he's been following the Flyers so closely.
According to TSN, New York Islanders forward Bill Guerin is willing to waive his no trade clause if the right deal came. Brochu's take: His game has really dropped the last few years. He may get some interest, but the value in return will be low. Source
The Florida Panthers have sent defenseman Nick Boynton home and will not accompany the team's three game road trip. There have been rumors GM Jacques Martin was even thinking of waiving Boynton. Martin confirmed that Boynton had been sent home for discipline but wouldn't go into further detail. Brochu's take: There's probably a good chance he will be traded. Source
Ray Ferraro of TSN is also reporting that there's a rumor that the Philadelphia Flyers would package Joffrey Lupul and Randy Jones for Pronger. Brochu's take: Unless the Flyers have $6 million in imaginary cap space, I don't see this happening.
Florida Panthers GM Jacques Martin has been scouting the Flyers very closely lately, and was present at Friday's game between the Flyers and Montreal Canadiens. It's believed that both teams are interested in acquiring Jay Bouwmeester, and Martin is most likely scouting potential players. Brochu's take: Martin wants players that will help his team now, so I guess that's why he's been following the Flyers so closely.
According to TSN, New York Islanders forward Bill Guerin is willing to waive his no trade clause if the right deal came. Brochu's take: His game has really dropped the last few years. He may get some interest, but the value in return will be low. Source
The Florida Panthers have sent defenseman Nick Boynton home and will not accompany the team's three game road trip. There have been rumors GM Jacques Martin was even thinking of waiving Boynton. Martin confirmed that Boynton had been sent home for discipline but wouldn't go into further detail. Brochu's take: There's probably a good chance he will be traded. Source
Friday, February 27, 2009
Canucks claim Vaananen, Habs claim Metropolit
The Vancouver Canucks have claimed defenseman Ossi Vaananen off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. Brochu's take: A depth move, or a prelude to a trade of a Canucks defenseman?
The Montreal Canadiens have claimed forward Glen Metropolit off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers.
TSN is reporting that the Dallas Stars will place Sean Avery on re-entry waivers on Monday. It's expected the New York Rangers will pick him up. Brochu's take: Unless someone else picks him up before the Rangers can, which might happen.
The Montreal Canadiens have placed defenseman Doug Janik on waivers.
The Montreal Canadiens have claimed forward Glen Metropolit off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers.
TSN is reporting that the Dallas Stars will place Sean Avery on re-entry waivers on Monday. It's expected the New York Rangers will pick him up. Brochu's take: Unless someone else picks him up before the Rangers can, which might happen.
The Montreal Canadiens have placed defenseman Doug Janik on waivers.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Begin for Janik, Whitney for Kunitz, Tangradi
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks for forward Chris Kunitz and prospect Eric Tangradi. Brochu's take: Very curious trade. This means that one of Pronger of Niedermayer won't be back next season. Tangradi was just signed to an entry level contract, and Kunitz still has several years left on his contract.
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Steve Begin to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Doug Janik. Brochu's take: GM Bob Gainey is hooking up with his old buddies in Dallas once again. But the only positive I see in this trade is that it clears cap space for the Habs...perhaps a bigger trade in the works? Janik is currently in the AHL.
According to TSN, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mathieu Dandenault has requested a trade, and an NHL source is saying that GM Bob Gainey has agreed to help him out. Brochu's take: Whoa. What is going on in Montreal? That's three Habs veterans that want/are out. Another cap clearing move?
The Ottawa Senators have placed goalie Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: Rumors are flying that the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres are interested.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Glen Metropolit and defenseman Ossi Vaananen on waivers. Brochu's take: Look for a rumor report late tonight or earlier tomorrow, I have more on this cap clearing move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Chris Minard on waivers.
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Steve Begin to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Doug Janik. Brochu's take: GM Bob Gainey is hooking up with his old buddies in Dallas once again. But the only positive I see in this trade is that it clears cap space for the Habs...perhaps a bigger trade in the works? Janik is currently in the AHL.
According to TSN, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mathieu Dandenault has requested a trade, and an NHL source is saying that GM Bob Gainey has agreed to help him out. Brochu's take: Whoa. What is going on in Montreal? That's three Habs veterans that want/are out. Another cap clearing move?
The Ottawa Senators have placed goalie Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: Rumors are flying that the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres are interested.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Glen Metropolit and defenseman Ossi Vaananen on waivers. Brochu's take: Look for a rumor report late tonight or earlier tomorrow, I have more on this cap clearing move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Chris Minard on waivers.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
NHL and Hockey Rumors for Feb 26, 2009
According to RDS, Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque expects to be traded at the trade deadline. Laraque has been a healthy scratch often this season, and is frustrated with his lack of ice time. Brochu's take: Let's be clear that Laraque has NOT requested a trade nor wants to be traded, just he wouldn't be surprised if he was.
The New York Rangers have claimed forward Mark Bell off re-entry waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke stated that defenseman Tomas Kaberle's asking price is a 1st round pick, top propect and a roster player, at minimum. Brochu's take: This was Chris Pronger's price when he came to the Ducks. But Pronger is much better than Kaberle.
TSN is reporting that there were 13 scouts watching the Montreal Canadiens - Vancouver Canucks game on Tuesday. Source
The New York Rangers have claimed forward Mark Bell off re-entry waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke stated that defenseman Tomas Kaberle's asking price is a 1st round pick, top propect and a roster player, at minimum. Brochu's take: This was Chris Pronger's price when he came to the Ducks. But Pronger is much better than Kaberle.
TSN is reporting that there were 13 scouts watching the Montreal Canadiens - Vancouver Canucks game on Tuesday. Source
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