Latendresse for Pouliot

The Montreal Canadiens have forward Guillaume Latendresse to the Minnesota Wild for forward Benoit Pouliot. Brochu's take: You could say this is a trade of disappointments. Pouliot has not played to his draft position, and Latendresse has never taken that next level. Maybe a change of scenery would help them both.

Niedermayer, Brunnstrom potential tradebait?

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, both Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer and Dallas Stars forward Fabian Brunnstrom are available. Niedermayer doesn't have a no-trade-clause, but would like to stay with Anaheim. Brochu's take: I don't think there's much interest in Brunnstrom, considering his terrible production this season. If the Ducks are out of playoff contention, look for the offers to pour in for Niedermayer around the trade deadline. Source

Capitals waive Nylander

The Washington Capitals have placed forward Michael Nylander on waivers.

Hockey and NHL rumors for Oct 29, 2009

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed Randy Jones on re-entry waivers. Brochu's take: I'm thinking GM Paul Holmgren hopes someone will pick him up to get rid of his contract.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Kyle Calder to a one-year, $500,000 contract.

The Carolina Hurricanes placed forward Stephane Yelle on waivers. He has cleared.

The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Yan Stastny on re-entry waivers. He has cleared.

Hockey and NHL rumors for Oct 26, 2009

The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Davis Drewiske and goalie Jonathon Quick to three-year contract extensions.

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Cody Eakin to a three-year, entry-level contract.