Posts Tagged Brad Lukowich

40 put on waivers … Lombardi clear for contact … Oilers could use a puck mover … Ducks could look for Dman … More rosters reduced

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 25th, 2011

  • TSN: Placed on waivers yesterday (Mon. 26th at noon is deadline for claiming): Stefan Chaput (Bos) Nathan McIver (Bos) Jamie Tardif (Bos) Ales Kotalik (Buf) David Leggio (Buf), Shaone Morrisonn (Buf), Derek Whitmore (Buf), Brett Bellemore (Car), Nicolas Blanchard (Car), Justin Soryal (Car), Cristobal Huet (Chi), Brandon Segal (Chi), Evan Brophey (Col), David Liffiton (Col), Greg Mauldin (Col), David Van Der Gulik (Col), Maxime Fortunus (Dal), Eric Godard (Dal), Brad Lukowich (Dal), Travis Morin (Dal), Raymond Sawada (Dal), Dan Spang (Dal), Francis Wathier (Dal), Mark Cullen (Fla), Bracken Kearns (Fla), Tyson Strachan (Fla), Nolan Yonkman (Fla), Wade Redden (NYR), Pavel Valentenko (NYR), Jason Bacashihua (Phi), Johan Backlund (Phi), Dan Jancevski (Phi), Jon Kalinski (Phi), Stefan Legein (Phi), Matt Beaudoin (Pho), Alexandre Bolduc (Pho), Garrett Stafford (Pho), Francois Bouchard (Was), Kyle Greentree (Was), and Zach Miskovic (Was).
  • Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Maple Leafs forward Matthew Lombardi has been cleared for full contact. “I still hope Matthew Lombardi will be ready for the opening game,” said Wilson. “I don’t know about that, or if I can get him into an exhibition game.” Wilson added that he can play center and probably left wing.
  • Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers forward Sam Gagner blocked a shot with his left ankle, then crashed into the boards. He was limping after the game and is listed as day-to-day.
  • Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Without Ryan Whitney, the Oilers may need to add a puck moving defenseman. “There are too many Oiler defenceman into the double-clutch mode, not willing to risk a headman pass even if the worst thing that happens is an icing and a face-off in their end.” Bryan McCabe and Chris Campoli could be options, for now they will stick with what they have.
  • Eric Stephens via twitter: With Toni Lydman and Kurtis Forster hurt, Stephens wonders if Duck GM Bob Murray will look for help along the blueline.
  • Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers cut their camp roster down to 35 yesterday. 21 forwards, 11 defenseman and 3 goalies remain in camp. 2 more forwards will be cut before they depart for Europe.
  • Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: The Leafs will carry 3 extra players to start the season. If they go with 2 extra defenseman, the 1 extra forward would be one of Philippe Dupuis, Joey Crabb, Colton Orr, Jay Rosehill and Darryl Boyce.
  • Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche cut 6 players yesterday dropping their camp number to 34. Among the cuts was 2011 1st round pick Duncan Siemens, who’ll be heading back to junior.

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Afternoon NHL notes involving the Penguins, Capitals, Maple Leafs, Flyers and Avs

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News on March 21st, 2011

  • Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kypreos was informed that Mario Lemieux and Matt Cooke spoke yesterday and “was basically told to change the way he plays or leave.”
  • Mike Vogl via twitter: With 1 game in 6 days, Ovechkin won’t travel with the team, and will rest his nagging injuries for 7-10 days. Mike Vogl: Eric Fehr is questionable for the Flyers game, but is expected back this week. Tom Poti practiced today but his return may not be immenent.
  • Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins forward Mark Letestu is expected to miss his 2nd straight game. Aaron Asham will likely be in the lineup for the 1st time since Feb. 1st.
  • Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Larry Robinson, Andy Murray and Mike Keenan are being considered for head coaching job with CSKA of the KHL.

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Around the Boards: Satan signing with Bruins? Lukowich replaces Schneider, Oiler Cheapskates

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on January 2nd, 2010

  • Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: In search of scoring winger, the Bruins are rumored to be signing 35 year old UFA, Miroslav Satan. Satan scored 17 goals last season for the Penguins.
  • Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: While Mathieu Schneider decides if he wants to play in the AHL or retire, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled Brad Lukowich and his $1.567 million contract. Lukowich has to clear re-entry waivers, which I don’t see a problem with.
  • Sherri Zickefoose of the Calgary Herald: A Calgary restaurant owner says the a group of Edmonton Oilers and their wives/girlfriends/friends, ran up a $18,000 bill, then refused to pay the full amount. The bill was adjusted by $6,000.

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Canucks Close to Locking Up Key Piece

Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on September 1st, 2009

After winning the Northeast division with 100 points, the Vancouver Canucks lost in the Conference Semifinals to the Chicago Blackhawks. Fans were upset. But after the lose sunk in, uncertainty and nervousness blanketed the organization. Their 2 star forwards, the Sedin’s, may walk for nothing, signing as unrestricted free agents elsewhere. Their all-world goalie, Roberto Luongo, could be traded as his contract expired after the 2009-10 season.

Fast-forward a few moments. The uneasiness is gone, and optimism of a very successful is growing by the day. The Sedin twins were locked up to long term deals, Mikael Samuelsson was signed to put the puck in the net, Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich were brought in through trade to add depth and stability to the point,  and there are know reports that Luongo is close to signing a contract extension.  Canucks fans, breathe easy.

But in this NHL when a star play signs a new contract, that news tends to play second fiddle to “what is the cap hit”. This my friends is unknown at the moment.

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Canucks add Blue line Depth

Posted by Derek in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Trades on August 28th, 2009

“The Vancouver Canucks have added a lot of depth to their blueline in a short period of time. The team has acquired defencemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Daniel Rahimi and forward Patrick White. Vancouver also announced on Friday that they have inked veteran defenceman Mathieu Schneider to a contract.(Source-TSN)

With the loss of Mattias Ohlund to Tampa Bay via free agency this off-season, the acquisition of some veteran blue liners should help the Vancouver Canucks chances when trying to re-sign all star goaltender Roberto Luongo to a contract extension. Luongo will be an UFA heading into next summer.

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