MAPLE LEAFS ACQUIRE VERSTEEG FROM BLACKHAWKS IN 5-PLAYER DEAL
TORONTO -- The Chicago Blackhawks are sending forward Kris Versteeg to Toronto in a five-player deal.
He had 44 points in 79 regular-season games last season.
Versteeg added 14 points in the post-season for the Stanley Cup champions.
The Maple Leafs give up forwards Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis in the deal.
Toronto also gets the rights to left-winger Bill Sweatt.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Oilers in the news and Leafs tidbit.
Moreau has been picked up by the Columbus Blue Jackets. This is a nice fit for both sides.
Edmonton trade Pat O'Sullivan to Phoenex for Jim Vandermer.
Is souray heading to St.Louis ?? Could be a trade in place for souray / brewer swap.
Look for Nillson to be moved tody as well.
Waiver Wire....
- Tom Preissing (COL), Jay Pandolfo, Andrew Peters (NJ), Petteri Nokelainen (PHX) and Nigel Dawes (CGY) are on unconditional waivers. They're eligible to be bought out if they clear.
There could be big offer sheet coming, and one may be heading to anahiem for bobby ryan. However there is talk that Toronto may swoop in and trade for the winger before they recieve an offer sheet.
Bobby Ryan and the Ducks seem to be far apart on a new deal.
Keeping my ear to the ground!!
Edmonton trade Pat O'Sullivan to Phoenex for Jim Vandermer.
Is souray heading to St.Louis ?? Could be a trade in place for souray / brewer swap.
Look for Nillson to be moved tody as well.
Waiver Wire....
- Tom Preissing (COL), Jay Pandolfo, Andrew Peters (NJ), Petteri Nokelainen (PHX) and Nigel Dawes (CGY) are on unconditional waivers. They're eligible to be bought out if they clear.
There could be big offer sheet coming, and one may be heading to anahiem for bobby ryan. However there is talk that Toronto may swoop in and trade for the winger before they recieve an offer sheet.
Bobby Ryan and the Ducks seem to be far apart on a new deal.
Keeping my ear to the ground!!
NHL Notes
David Clarkson Re-Signs with the Devils , 3 years with an annual cap hit of 2.66 m.
Rangers are close to re-signing Jody Shelly on a 2 year contract.
Looks like Carlo Coliacovo, former Leaf 1st rounder will be testing the UFA waters for the first time in his career.
Saku Koivo could be finally joining Miko in Minny when the market opens.
Rangers are close to re-signing Jody Shelly on a 2 year contract.
Looks like Carlo Coliacovo, former Leaf 1st rounder will be testing the UFA waters for the first time in his career.
Saku Koivo could be finally joining Miko in Minny when the market opens.
Ton of news from around the league
From Spectorshockey.net
OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports at least ten teams are expected to try to sign defenseman Anton Volchenkov. Garrioch lists the Capitals, Sharks, Thrashers, Ducks, Blues and Rangers as possible suitors.
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Dave Molinari reports contract talks between the Penguins and Dan Hamhuis are continuing but thus far there's no progress to report. Hamhuis is slated to become a UFA tomorrow.
NJ.COM: Rich Chere reports the New Jersey Devils are unlikely to re-sign defenseman Paul Martin.
STARTRIBUNE.COM: Michael Russo reports it's expected the Minnesota Wild's efforts to re-sign forward Mikko Koivu, who's eligible for UFA status next July, are expected to go more smoothly than their ultimately failed efforts to re-sign Marian Gaborik.
DENVER POST: Adrian Dater reports the agent for Avalanche RFA defenseman Kyle Quincey is optimistic his client will be re-signed soon without having to go through salary arbitration.
NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports the NY Rangers have been negotiating with enforcer Jody Shelley in hopes of re-signing him to a two year deal worth $850K per season. Forward Erik Christensen rejected a two-year deal worth $750K and is expected to hit the UFA market.
TAMPABAY.COM: Damian Cristodero reports the Lightning need a starting goaltender, a puck-moving defenseman and a top-six winger but are hamstrung by the expensive long-term contracts of Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone, Mattias Ohlund, Andrej Meszaros and Matt Walker.
Woikins Thought : I have heard malones name being shopped.
COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Aaron Portzline reports there aren't any quick fixes available via free agency to help the Blue Jackets and GM Scott Howson is expected to remain patient and stick with his young players.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH: Jeremy Rutherford reports the Blues continue to talk with pending UFA blueliners Carlo Colaiacovo and Mike Weaver but neither appear close to signing extensions.
AJC.COM: Chris Vivlamore reports the Atlanta Thrashers aren't close to re-signing Pavel Kubina or Johan Hedberg.
CALGARY SUN: Steve MacFarlane reports Ales Kotalik could become the first player in Flames history to be bought out of his contract.
DETROIT NEWS: Ted Kulfan reports the Red Wings lack of cap space means they won't be bidding for major talent in this summer's UFA market although GM Ken Holland didn't rule out possible affordable depth signings later in the summer. He also wondered if former long-time Dallas Star Mike Modano might be interested in joining the Wings if they were interested in signing him, although Kulfan admits that would be a long shot.
MLIVE.COM: reports the agent for defenseman Andreas Lilja doesn't expect his client will be re-signed by the Wings.
BOSTON GLOBE/BOSTON HERALD: report Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli continues to talk trade with other clubs but isn't expecting much to happen leading up to the start of the UFA period. The Globe reports a source claiming trade talks that would send Marc Savard to Toronto are dead.
Woikins thought : The Savard rumor will go up and down, back and forth, look at the kessel deal last year.
TORONTO STAR: reports Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke intends to be active in this summer's UFA market, leading to speculation he might target Dan Hamhuis, center Matthew Lombardi, or forward Colby Armstrong.
Woikins Thought : That trio certainly gets me excited. I do believe Colby armstrong will be a Leaf, but hamhuis to Vancouver is all over the web.
TORONTO SUN: Rob Langley reports Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle told a Czech newspaper this time he feels it's quite possible he'll be traded.
Woikin Thought : It is a matter of when and where.
COURIER-POST ONLINE: Chuck Gormley reports the focus of Philadelphia Flyers management appears to have shifted from signing a starting goaltender via free agency and instead pursue more blueline depth.
PHILLYNEWS.COM: Frank Seravalli reports the Flyers are working toward re-signing RFA Braydon Coburn, suggesting he could earn a contract similar to the four year, $3.5 million per season deal signed last year by Pittsburgh's Kris Letang.
Woikin Thoughts: Philly is always tight to the cap, hence the trouble between the pipes. I read today that they will be looking to Leighton after aquiring the right to speak with Nabakov and Turco.
RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER/WRAL SPORTS: both report Rod Brind'amour's future with the Carolina Hurricanes remains uncertain. The club has until later this afternoon to buy out his contract, with WRAL suggesting Brind'amour won't be returning.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Helene Elliott reports the Kings continue to be rumored the prime suitors for Ilya Kovalchuk provided he doesn't seek to break the bank via free agency. The Kings have the cap space but also have to look ahead toward re-signing Drew Doughty, Wayne Simmonds, and Jack Johnson.
More to come...
OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports at least ten teams are expected to try to sign defenseman Anton Volchenkov. Garrioch lists the Capitals, Sharks, Thrashers, Ducks, Blues and Rangers as possible suitors.
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Dave Molinari reports contract talks between the Penguins and Dan Hamhuis are continuing but thus far there's no progress to report. Hamhuis is slated to become a UFA tomorrow.
NJ.COM: Rich Chere reports the New Jersey Devils are unlikely to re-sign defenseman Paul Martin.
STARTRIBUNE.COM: Michael Russo reports it's expected the Minnesota Wild's efforts to re-sign forward Mikko Koivu, who's eligible for UFA status next July, are expected to go more smoothly than their ultimately failed efforts to re-sign Marian Gaborik.
DENVER POST: Adrian Dater reports the agent for Avalanche RFA defenseman Kyle Quincey is optimistic his client will be re-signed soon without having to go through salary arbitration.
NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports the NY Rangers have been negotiating with enforcer Jody Shelley in hopes of re-signing him to a two year deal worth $850K per season. Forward Erik Christensen rejected a two-year deal worth $750K and is expected to hit the UFA market.
TAMPABAY.COM: Damian Cristodero reports the Lightning need a starting goaltender, a puck-moving defenseman and a top-six winger but are hamstrung by the expensive long-term contracts of Vincent Lecavalier, Ryan Malone, Mattias Ohlund, Andrej Meszaros and Matt Walker.
Woikins Thought : I have heard malones name being shopped.
COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Aaron Portzline reports there aren't any quick fixes available via free agency to help the Blue Jackets and GM Scott Howson is expected to remain patient and stick with his young players.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH: Jeremy Rutherford reports the Blues continue to talk with pending UFA blueliners Carlo Colaiacovo and Mike Weaver but neither appear close to signing extensions.
AJC.COM: Chris Vivlamore reports the Atlanta Thrashers aren't close to re-signing Pavel Kubina or Johan Hedberg.
CALGARY SUN: Steve MacFarlane reports Ales Kotalik could become the first player in Flames history to be bought out of his contract.
DETROIT NEWS: Ted Kulfan reports the Red Wings lack of cap space means they won't be bidding for major talent in this summer's UFA market although GM Ken Holland didn't rule out possible affordable depth signings later in the summer. He also wondered if former long-time Dallas Star Mike Modano might be interested in joining the Wings if they were interested in signing him, although Kulfan admits that would be a long shot.
MLIVE.COM: reports the agent for defenseman Andreas Lilja doesn't expect his client will be re-signed by the Wings.
BOSTON GLOBE/BOSTON HERALD: report Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli continues to talk trade with other clubs but isn't expecting much to happen leading up to the start of the UFA period. The Globe reports a source claiming trade talks that would send Marc Savard to Toronto are dead.
Woikins thought : The Savard rumor will go up and down, back and forth, look at the kessel deal last year.
TORONTO STAR: reports Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke intends to be active in this summer's UFA market, leading to speculation he might target Dan Hamhuis, center Matthew Lombardi, or forward Colby Armstrong.
Woikins Thought : That trio certainly gets me excited. I do believe Colby armstrong will be a Leaf, but hamhuis to Vancouver is all over the web.
TORONTO SUN: Rob Langley reports Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle told a Czech newspaper this time he feels it's quite possible he'll be traded.
Woikin Thought : It is a matter of when and where.
COURIER-POST ONLINE: Chuck Gormley reports the focus of Philadelphia Flyers management appears to have shifted from signing a starting goaltender via free agency and instead pursue more blueline depth.
PHILLYNEWS.COM: Frank Seravalli reports the Flyers are working toward re-signing RFA Braydon Coburn, suggesting he could earn a contract similar to the four year, $3.5 million per season deal signed last year by Pittsburgh's Kris Letang.
Woikin Thoughts: Philly is always tight to the cap, hence the trouble between the pipes. I read today that they will be looking to Leighton after aquiring the right to speak with Nabakov and Turco.
RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER/WRAL SPORTS: both report Rod Brind'amour's future with the Carolina Hurricanes remains uncertain. The club has until later this afternoon to buy out his contract, with WRAL suggesting Brind'amour won't be returning.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Helene Elliott reports the Kings continue to be rumored the prime suitors for Ilya Kovalchuk provided he doesn't seek to break the bank via free agency. The Kings have the cap space but also have to look ahead toward re-signing Drew Doughty, Wayne Simmonds, and Jack Johnson.
More to come...
Leafs News
Here are a few rumblings in Leaf Land :
Today, Mark Spector on Sportsnet posted the following. "Moreau, who can still be a useful third-line winger on a team like Los Angeles — where GM Dean Lombardi is wrestling with the decision of surrendering Wayne Simmonds for Tomas Kaberle — was no small decision." ( HockeyBuzz )
Kaberle Rumors are all over the internet. I do believe he will be moved for a top six forward. Names I have read are Jeff Carter, Mike Ribero , Jordan Stall , Dustin Brown, Brad Richards and the whole Chicago Blackhawk team.
Personally I believe the perfect trade partners would be Dallas, Pittsburgh , and Philly. Which would mean deals would be centered aroud Ribero / Richards , Stall, o Carter.
My Fav .... Pittsburgh, Stall is buried on the team as a third line center. This Kid could break out on Toronto and could be a Burke target. Like I mentioned in the last post, word is Burke is waiting for the dust to settle on the Gonchar , Hamhuis front.
Look for the leafs in the Savard race. Savard has lifted his no trade clause to be moved to the Leafs or Sens. If Toronto makes a deal for Savard, rumor has it that Grabovski or Kulemin and prospect would go the other way. This would be considered a soft deal for the superstar. If Burke aquires Savard, I would think that Burke would look to aquire a winger for Kaberle.
Kovalchuck..... every leafs fans dream. I think Burke is putting up smoke screens here. I cant imagine Brian not wanting to get in the Kovalchuck sweepstakes. A bonafide 50 goal scorer in his prime. Who wouldnt be interested.
Burke has stated his need to get tougher... Enter Mike Brown who burke aquired from the Ducks at the draft. And he wants some quality grinders, some bottom 6 players.
Armstrong, Torres and Malholtra are available tommorow.
Armstrong has been long rumored to the leafs, and Burke offered a contract to Malholtra last year.
Kulemin and the Leafs are moving closer towards getting a contract signed. It is believed that Kulemin is looking for a 3 mil plus contract, Burke is looking 2.5 range.
Mitchell was not qualified, but could be brought back as a UFA for a cheaper contract becasue of the way arbitration works.
I will keep things updated as they happen. Look for more news and rumors through out the day. There should be buy outs, waiver pick ups , and hopefully a trade or two!!
Meowt!!
Today, Mark Spector on Sportsnet posted the following. "Moreau, who can still be a useful third-line winger on a team like Los Angeles — where GM Dean Lombardi is wrestling with the decision of surrendering Wayne Simmonds for Tomas Kaberle — was no small decision." ( HockeyBuzz )
Kaberle Rumors are all over the internet. I do believe he will be moved for a top six forward. Names I have read are Jeff Carter, Mike Ribero , Jordan Stall , Dustin Brown, Brad Richards and the whole Chicago Blackhawk team.
Personally I believe the perfect trade partners would be Dallas, Pittsburgh , and Philly. Which would mean deals would be centered aroud Ribero / Richards , Stall, o Carter.
My Fav .... Pittsburgh, Stall is buried on the team as a third line center. This Kid could break out on Toronto and could be a Burke target. Like I mentioned in the last post, word is Burke is waiting for the dust to settle on the Gonchar , Hamhuis front.
Look for the leafs in the Savard race. Savard has lifted his no trade clause to be moved to the Leafs or Sens. If Toronto makes a deal for Savard, rumor has it that Grabovski or Kulemin and prospect would go the other way. This would be considered a soft deal for the superstar. If Burke aquires Savard, I would think that Burke would look to aquire a winger for Kaberle.
Kovalchuck..... every leafs fans dream. I think Burke is putting up smoke screens here. I cant imagine Brian not wanting to get in the Kovalchuck sweepstakes. A bonafide 50 goal scorer in his prime. Who wouldnt be interested.
Burke has stated his need to get tougher... Enter Mike Brown who burke aquired from the Ducks at the draft. And he wants some quality grinders, some bottom 6 players.
Armstrong, Torres and Malholtra are available tommorow.
Armstrong has been long rumored to the leafs, and Burke offered a contract to Malholtra last year.
Kulemin and the Leafs are moving closer towards getting a contract signed. It is believed that Kulemin is looking for a 3 mil plus contract, Burke is looking 2.5 range.
Mitchell was not qualified, but could be brought back as a UFA for a cheaper contract becasue of the way arbitration works.
I will keep things updated as they happen. Look for more news and rumors through out the day. There should be buy outs, waiver pick ups , and hopefully a trade or two!!
Meowt!!
1st Rumor Blog - Free Agency Eve
Here is a collection of news and rumors for July 29th :
The off-season overhaul in Montreal continues as the team announced Tuesday that they have acquired forward Dustin Boyd, goaltender Dan Ellis and future considerations from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Sergei Kostitsyn and future considerations. ( tsn.ca )
Woikins Thought : Hate to say it, but this is a great move by Montreal, IF they can get a deal worked out with both RFA's.
According to Pierre Lebrun Pittsburgh continues talks with Hamhuis and Gonchar.
Woikins Thought: I cant imagine they will sign both D-men , they need wingers. Apparently Hamhuis who's right have been traded for twice now, will not make a decision until July 1st when all the offers are on the table. It is quite possible that the Pens dont get either deal done, and turn their sights to the Leafs and Kabele.
There is speculation that Brian Burke is actually waiting it out with Kaberle to see what happens when the dust settles in Pittsburgh.
Stall anyone????
TSN: Ethan Moreau, Robert Nilsson and Patrick O’Sullivan were all placed on waivers by the Edmonton Oilers with the purpose of buying out them out. Other players that have been placed on waivers are Nathan Oystric (Ana.), Todd Fedoruk (TB), Donald Brashear (NYR), Aaron Voros (NYR) and Patrick Rissmiller (NYR). Players who cleared waivers today and are now eligible to be bought out: Jonathan Cheechoo, Petteri Nokelainen, Ales Kotalik, Jim Vandermeer, and Ville Koistenen.
TSN: The Dallas Star will not be offering Mike Modano a contract for next season. Modano is an unrestricted free agent, but is still unsure if he will retire or not. They’d love to bring in back in a front office capacity
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Calgary Flames may also be interested in trading for Marc Savard. The Maple Leafs are rumored to be looking at free agents Dan Hamhuis and Zbynek Michalek, possibly exploring a trade for Jeff Carter before they move on to Marc Savard. Michalek may be more interested in heading to Ottawa to play with his brother. The Flames will buy out Alex Kotalik, and will cost them $1 million against the cap the for the next 4 years. If the Leafs were to deal for Savard, it probably wouldn’t happen until next week. The Leafs did not qualify John Mitchell
TSN: Brian Burke was on the Fan 590 radio station yesterday. Fan 590 Audio. The Leafs have some trade options but none involve Marc Savard. They have 4 offers for Kaberle but one is “a joke”. They are not going to trade him for the best offer, but one that gives them what they need, a top 6 forward.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have place Jonathan Cheechoo on waivers, with the purpose of buying him out. Cheechoo would then be a salary cap hit of $1.165 million over the next 2 seasons. The Sens are still negotiating with Andy Sutton and Matt Cullen. They would also like to add a forward and a Dman. Shean Donovan may end up going to Europe.
William DePaoli (InsidePittsburghSports.com) via Twitter: Colby Armstrong agent, Don Meehan, expects a stong market for his client, and is seeking a 4 year deal from a ‘hockey market’.
Woikins Thought: Hockey market?? What better market than the fishbowl of Toronto. Colby Armstrong has Blue and White written all over him, from what I have read I wouldn't be surprised to see him in a buds jersey.
I will post more rumors as events unfold through out the day... Plus my thoughts on Savard to Toronto rumors and the possibility of Kovalchuck dawning the leafs logo... Anyone else drooling??
The off-season overhaul in Montreal continues as the team announced Tuesday that they have acquired forward Dustin Boyd, goaltender Dan Ellis and future considerations from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Sergei Kostitsyn and future considerations. ( tsn.ca )
Woikins Thought : Hate to say it, but this is a great move by Montreal, IF they can get a deal worked out with both RFA's.
According to Pierre Lebrun Pittsburgh continues talks with Hamhuis and Gonchar.
Woikins Thought: I cant imagine they will sign both D-men , they need wingers. Apparently Hamhuis who's right have been traded for twice now, will not make a decision until July 1st when all the offers are on the table. It is quite possible that the Pens dont get either deal done, and turn their sights to the Leafs and Kabele.
There is speculation that Brian Burke is actually waiting it out with Kaberle to see what happens when the dust settles in Pittsburgh.
Stall anyone????
TSN: Ethan Moreau, Robert Nilsson and Patrick O’Sullivan were all placed on waivers by the Edmonton Oilers with the purpose of buying out them out. Other players that have been placed on waivers are Nathan Oystric (Ana.), Todd Fedoruk (TB), Donald Brashear (NYR), Aaron Voros (NYR) and Patrick Rissmiller (NYR). Players who cleared waivers today and are now eligible to be bought out: Jonathan Cheechoo, Petteri Nokelainen, Ales Kotalik, Jim Vandermeer, and Ville Koistenen.
TSN: The Dallas Star will not be offering Mike Modano a contract for next season. Modano is an unrestricted free agent, but is still unsure if he will retire or not. They’d love to bring in back in a front office capacity
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Calgary Flames may also be interested in trading for Marc Savard. The Maple Leafs are rumored to be looking at free agents Dan Hamhuis and Zbynek Michalek, possibly exploring a trade for Jeff Carter before they move on to Marc Savard. Michalek may be more interested in heading to Ottawa to play with his brother. The Flames will buy out Alex Kotalik, and will cost them $1 million against the cap the for the next 4 years. If the Leafs were to deal for Savard, it probably wouldn’t happen until next week. The Leafs did not qualify John Mitchell
TSN: Brian Burke was on the Fan 590 radio station yesterday. Fan 590 Audio. The Leafs have some trade options but none involve Marc Savard. They have 4 offers for Kaberle but one is “a joke”. They are not going to trade him for the best offer, but one that gives them what they need, a top 6 forward.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have place Jonathan Cheechoo on waivers, with the purpose of buying him out. Cheechoo would then be a salary cap hit of $1.165 million over the next 2 seasons. The Sens are still negotiating with Andy Sutton and Matt Cullen. They would also like to add a forward and a Dman. Shean Donovan may end up going to Europe.
William DePaoli (InsidePittsburghSports.com) via Twitter: Colby Armstrong agent, Don Meehan, expects a stong market for his client, and is seeking a 4 year deal from a ‘hockey market’.
Woikins Thought: Hockey market?? What better market than the fishbowl of Toronto. Colby Armstrong has Blue and White written all over him, from what I have read I wouldn't be surprised to see him in a buds jersey.
I will post more rumors as events unfold through out the day... Plus my thoughts on Savard to Toronto rumors and the possibility of Kovalchuck dawning the leafs logo... Anyone else drooling??
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