The Colorado Avalanche announced today that the team has signed defenseman Shane O’Brien to a three-year contract through the 2014-15 season. O’Brien, 28, appeared in 76 games for the Avalanche this past season, totaling 20 points (3g/17a) and 105 penalty minutes.  His 17 assists tied a career high set in 2007-08 with Tampa Bay, while his 20 [...]

Some NHL Trade Rumors from around the league: TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported on Thursday’s edition of Insider Trading, the Toronto Maple Leafs are still working to get Mikhail Grabovski signed to a contract but they also have an offer on the table for his services. The Maple Leafs have a deal that would give them a second-round pick [...]

With Marc-Andre Bergeron set to return, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning eight healthy defensemen, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune writes the recall of blue liner Evan Oberg has led to speculation that a deal may be in the works. According to the Denver Post, defenseman Shane O’Brien is one player on the Colorado Avalanche who could hear his name in rumors as the trade deadline [...]