Good morning ya'll. Here's your Saturday rumour roundup:
-Multiple sources have confirmed that the San Jose Sharks are interested in Ottawa Senators defenseman Wade Redden. What I'm being told is that Ottawa General Manager Bryan Murray may be shopping Redden; however, he is looking for a younger 2nd line centerman who he would not end up losing to free agency after the season.
Pauser's Note: This makes sense as both Dany Heatley's and Jason Spezza's contracts are up for renewal at the end of the season. If they were to add Patrick Marleau to the mix they'd be guaranteed to lose at least one of them.
-The rumours of either Patrik Elias or Brian Gionta to Vancouver continue to linger out there. Word is that when Zach Parise is re-signed, this will create a ripple effect within the New Jersey organization and several trades will happen.
The latest of what I've been hearing is that Vancouver defenseman Mattias Ohlund has agreed to waive his no trade clause, and the proposed deal right now would see Mattias Ohlund and a 2nd round pick being dealt to New Jersey for Brian Gionta.
Also, Edmonton would send Jarret Stoll, Andrew Cogliano, 1st round pick to New Jersey for Patrik Elias.
Pauser's Note: Wow. Were you able to keep up with all that? Both trades make sense for all the teams involved. Vancouver needs a top 6 forward with a scoring touch, and Gionta has just that. Edmonton gets a first line player to play with Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff, while New Jersey gets a rock on defense as well as some youth and toughness upfront. New Jersey looks to be in somewhat of a transition mode and this is definately a step in the right direction.
-There are strong rumours about free agent center Michael Peca signing with the Buffalo Sabres. Currently Buffalo is looking at re-signing their restricted free agents, as well as trying to bring in a true number 1 centerman first. Once that happens, look for contract negotiations between Peca and the Sabres to heat up.
Pauser's Note: Peca loved his stay in Buffalo prior to moving on to Long Island. It would make sense for Buffalo to bring in a guy like Michael Peca. We saw that they sorely lacked grit during last years playoffs, and it really hurt them in the conference finals. Look for something to happen near the end of August.
-Despite rumours of the Florida Panthers trading franchise centerman Olli Jokinen, look for Jokinen to begin the season in a Florida Panthers uniform.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Trevor Linden Re-signs with Canucks
Vancouver Canucks veteran right winger/center Trevor Linden is reported to have been re-signed to a 1-year contract worth an estimated $750 thousand. This deal has been agreed upon by both parties, and will likely be announced within the next week.
Pauser Note: Great signing by Nonis here. Trevor Linden is a fan favourite and showed in the 06-07 playoffs that he still has what it takes to play. This is clearly a signing that will pay dividends in the 07-08 playoffs. It could also be a pre-cursor to a trade involving one or more of the Canucks bottom 6 players as they now have 8 players for those bottom 6 spots. Stay tuned for more.
Pauser Note: Great signing by Nonis here. Trevor Linden is a fan favourite and showed in the 06-07 playoffs that he still has what it takes to play. This is clearly a signing that will pay dividends in the 07-08 playoffs. It could also be a pre-cursor to a trade involving one or more of the Canucks bottom 6 players as they now have 8 players for those bottom 6 spots. Stay tuned for more.
Friday Morning Rumours
With other online hockey rumour bloggers out there (Eklund, Brochu, Hockeyleaks) and their rumours (some more credible than others), I have decided to break my silence and post the actual rumours of what is going on in the world of the NHL.
Yes folks, these rumours are all legitimate and are being reported as I get them. Unlike other posters I will not post anything and everything that I hear. I will only post rumours to trades, signings, and other hockey related movements that are LIKELY to occur. No, this does not guarantee that they will indeed happen; however, what you read here will be certainly more than media speculation.
To start, here's what I have for you now:
-A source out of Vancouver (Team 1040 radio) has confirmed that the Vancouver Canucks are in negotiations with former Dallas Stars forward Eric Lindros on a one year contract. Lindros (34) has been primarily focused on NHLPA matters; however, hasn't ruled out the possibility of retirement. In the past 3 seasons he has not played over 49 games in each season, so any type of contract would have to be incentive laden.
-A source out of Toronto has informed me that John Ferguson Jr. is currently holding negotiations with Curtis Joseph to back up newly acquired goaltender Vesa Toskala. A contract offer is pending the trade of former starting goaltender Andrew Raycroft.
-Multiple sources have confirmed that New Jersey Devils General Manager Lou Lamoreillo is very close to re-signing restricted free agent center Zach Parise to a long-term contract, worth between $3.5 to 4.5 million per season (cap hit).
-A source out of California has informed me that the San Jose Sharks are currently looking for a veteran puck moving defenseman to shore up their back end. They were in negotiations with free agent defenseman Sheldon Souray prior to him signing in Edmonton. The reason why Souray didn't sign in San Jose is because they are attempting to re-sign captain Patrick Marleau, and with Souray's salary on a long-term deal, re-signing Marleau wouldn't have been possible.
-A source out of Sweden has reported that free agent center Peter Forsberg is leaning towards coming back to the NHL next season. He would have interest in going back to Colorado, and despite public reports, Colorado may have interest in Forsberg on a 1 year contract.
-A source out of Philadelphia claims that General Manager Paul Holmgren is looking for some more toughness in the bottom 6. He is rumoured to have some interest in New York Rangers free agent Sean Avery; however, would need to clear some cap space in order to afford him once he is signed.
Yes folks, these rumours are all legitimate and are being reported as I get them. Unlike other posters I will not post anything and everything that I hear. I will only post rumours to trades, signings, and other hockey related movements that are LIKELY to occur. No, this does not guarantee that they will indeed happen; however, what you read here will be certainly more than media speculation.
To start, here's what I have for you now:
-A source out of Vancouver (Team 1040 radio) has confirmed that the Vancouver Canucks are in negotiations with former Dallas Stars forward Eric Lindros on a one year contract. Lindros (34) has been primarily focused on NHLPA matters; however, hasn't ruled out the possibility of retirement. In the past 3 seasons he has not played over 49 games in each season, so any type of contract would have to be incentive laden.
-A source out of Toronto has informed me that John Ferguson Jr. is currently holding negotiations with Curtis Joseph to back up newly acquired goaltender Vesa Toskala. A contract offer is pending the trade of former starting goaltender Andrew Raycroft.
-Multiple sources have confirmed that New Jersey Devils General Manager Lou Lamoreillo is very close to re-signing restricted free agent center Zach Parise to a long-term contract, worth between $3.5 to 4.5 million per season (cap hit).
-A source out of California has informed me that the San Jose Sharks are currently looking for a veteran puck moving defenseman to shore up their back end. They were in negotiations with free agent defenseman Sheldon Souray prior to him signing in Edmonton. The reason why Souray didn't sign in San Jose is because they are attempting to re-sign captain Patrick Marleau, and with Souray's salary on a long-term deal, re-signing Marleau wouldn't have been possible.
-A source out of Sweden has reported that free agent center Peter Forsberg is leaning towards coming back to the NHL next season. He would have interest in going back to Colorado, and despite public reports, Colorado may have interest in Forsberg on a 1 year contract.
-A source out of Philadelphia claims that General Manager Paul Holmgren is looking for some more toughness in the bottom 6. He is rumoured to have some interest in New York Rangers free agent Sean Avery; however, would need to clear some cap space in order to afford him once he is signed.
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