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Blue Jackets could look for an Offensive Defenseman or Top Center … Wisniewski Happy to be a Duck

Posted by Mark in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 8th, 2010

  • Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson likes his team, but sees that he might need to upgrade on the blueline. He also knows that they need to generate more scoring. They already have 7 defenseman under contract for next season, with the majority of them, defensive-defenseman. He may look at dealing some of them, and bring in someone with a more offensive side. Fedor Tyutin, Jan Hejda and Rostislav Klesla could be trade possibilities. The Blue Jackets may also be looking for a front line center, or allow Derick Brassard to “grow into the role”. There is still no word if Nikita Filatov will return to the club next season, or they could trade him for an offensive defenseman or top center.
  • The Edmonton Journal: Steve Yzerman may the at the top of the list for future NHL general managers. The Tampe Bay Lightning may look for a new GM, after the team was recently bought by Jeff Vinik. Flames GM Darryl Sutter may also be on the hot seat if Flames don’t make the playoffs this year (see yesterday’s post).
  • Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Dennis Seidenberg has only played 2 games for the Bruins, but he may want to stay for a lot longer. “This is a good opportunity for me to show what I can do and if I can fit on the team,’’ he said. “There is a chance - I definitely hope - to stay here.’’
  • Chris Botta of NYI Point Blank: Islanders coach Scott Gordon is not that thrilled with Isles GM Garth Snow for trading away defenseman Andy Sutton, and not bringing a depth replacement. The Isles are still in the playoff hunt, the blueline is looking a little thin.
  • Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Brett Lebda has missed a couple games recently as a healthy scratch, and may be running out of time to secure a regular spot on the Red Wings blueline, as well as a new contract from the Wings for the upcoming UFA.
  • Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski was happy he wasn’t dealt at the deadline, but he and the Ducks are far apart on a contract extension. Wisniewski is making $2.75 million this season, and will be looking for a raise. He is arbitration eligible. The Ducks may not be interested in giving him the raise he wants.

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    NHL Trade Rumors on Twitter on Trade Deadline Day

    Posted by Mark in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Trades on March 3rd, 2010

    4:35 PM: James Mirtle: The Leafs were offered a 2nd and 4th round picks for Ponikarovsky, but liked Caputi better.

    4:21 PM: Chris Johnston: Canucks GM Mike Gillis says the going rate was a 2nd round pick for an expiring contract.

    3:12 PM: Darren Dreger: Lee Stempniak to Phoenix for a 4th and 7th round pick

    3:11 PM: Bob McKenzie: Capitals acquire Joe Corvo for Brian Pothier and Oskar Osala.

    3:00 PM: John Shannon: Poile confirms taht Dan Hamhuis staying in Nashville.

    2:53 PM: Frank Seravalli: Flyers could be making move on Lee Stempniak.

    2:46 PM: Bruce Garrioch: Appears that Dwayne Roloson and Martin Biron will stay on the Isles

    2:45 PM: Bob McKenzie: Milan Jurcina back to Washington.

    2:39 PM: Frank Seravalli: St. Louis may have offered Brad Boyes and Carlo Colaiacovo for Dan Hamhuis.

    2:35 PM: Darren Dreger: The Leafs are done yet

    2:24 PM: Sportsnet: Raffi Torres traded to the Sabres by the Blue Jackets.

    2:16 PM: Frank Seravalli: Talks between the Flyers and Islanders about Roloson have died down.

    2:06 PM: NHLSourcesSay: Canucks back off talks with Columbus about Milan Jurcina.

    2:04 PM: Michael Russo: Teams are calling about Owen Nolan, but Wild are saying no at the moment.

    1:40 PM: Darren Dreger: Kaberle says he has an agreement with Burke. Burke will tell him what the offers are.

    1:32 PM: TheFourthPeriod: Jeff Halpern is traded from the Lightning to the Kings.

    1:26 PM: Bruce Garrioch: Mathieu Schneider going to Phoenix from Vancouver.

    12:20 PM: Craig Custance: Leafs not getting calls on Grabovski. Atlanta willing to move Devil’s #1 pick.

    12:18 PM: Steve Zipay: Enver Lisin and Aaron Voros clear waivers.

    12:15 PM: Frank Seravalli: Flyers are still in the hunt for Dan Hamhuis.

    12:08 PM: Nick Kypreos: Oilers claim Ryan Jones off waivers from Nashville.

    12:04 PM: Adrian Dater: Bruins inquired about Wolski, but Avs would want a 1st rounder, not likely

    12:01 PM: Andy Strickland: Flyers shopping Matt Carle, Lightning shopping Mike Smith, both getting little attention.

    11:48 AM: Chip Alexander: Carolina sends Aaron Ward to Anaheim for Justin Pogge and a 4th round pick.

    11:34 AM: Bob McKenzie: Florida sends Seidenberg and Bartowski to Boston for Craig Weller, Byron Bitz, and a 2nd round pick

    11:30 AM: Kevin Allen: Thrashers getting interest in Slava Kozlov. Undecided on what to do with Colby Armstrong. Looking for a top 6 forward.

    11:22 AM: Ben Wright: Kubina may be close to an extension with the Thrashers, doesn’t look like he’ll be moved.

    11:16 AM: Ian Mendes: Doesn’t look like the Senators will be doing anything today.

    11:15 AM: David Pagnotta: The Blue Jackets have inquired about Oilers Tom Gilbert (before Olympic break), another team in mix.

    11:05 AM: Adrian Dater: Svatos to Phoenix is a possibility.

    11:03 AM: Kevin Allen: Leafs not close to anything for Stempniak, Exelby, or Primeau

    10:58 AM: Bob McKenzie: Leafs send Martin Skoula to the Devils.

    10:54 AM: Larry Brooks: Islanders getting calls on Richard Park.

    10:25 AM: Bruce Garrioch: Deal is pending, Derek Morris going to Phoenix.

    10:23 AM: Craig Custance: Thrashers aren’t interested in trading Pavel Kubina.

    10:21 AM: Bruce Garrioch: Ray Whitney is getting interest from Washington.

    10:19 AM: David Pagnotta: Oilers and Rangers are talking, Souray not involved in talks.

    10:07 AM: Craig Custance: Custance asked Kaberle camp if they would consider waiving no trade clause for the right team, “No true” was the reply.

    10:04 AM: Frank Seravalli: Panthers are asking for Jeff Carter for Tomas Vokoun. They have no interest Simon Gagne. Vokoun did waive his no trade clause.

    10:02 AM: Bob McKenzie: Columbus asking for a 1st round pick for Raffi Torres.

    9:54 AM: Tim Panaccio: Tomas Vokoun might have just waived his no-trade clause.

    Twitter Rumors from earlier this morning

    Darren Dreger: Nashville may keep Hamhuis for the playoffs and trade his rights in the summer.

    TheFourthPeriod: The Ducks called the Leafs about Tomas Kaberle, told he won’t waive no-trade.

    John Shannon: If the Hurricanes can trade Aaron Ward and Scott Walker, Ray Whitney may stay.

    TheFourthPeriod: Word out of Montreal is that they want Nathan Horton.

    Darren Dreger: 3 or 4 teams interested in Dennis Seidenberg, who is owed a $1 million plus bonus at end of June.

    Bruce Garrioch: The NY Islanders have shown interest in Oilers Andrew Cogliano.

    Steve Simmons: Kaberle not in play, though that could change as the day progresses. There is no list.

    Kukla’s Korner: Doubtful that Whitney gets traded today.

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    Trade talk is picking up as Olympic Freeze is Over

    Posted by Mark in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 1st, 2010

  • 11:05 AM: John Glennon of the Tennessean: The Predators coud use some scoring depth, and/or someone that can kill penalties. They’ll most likely look to add a rental player, instead of one with a longer contract. Dan Hamhuis and/or Dan Ellis could be moved out. If they move Hamhuis, they’d definitely need to bring in another Dman or 2. Potential targets could be Maxim Afinogenov, Colby Armstrong, Jeff Halpren, Ethan Moreau, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Rob Niedermayer, Lee Stempniak, Raffi Torres, and Ray Whitney.
  • 10:57 AM: Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Contract talks between the Penguins and Sergei Gonchar will be put on hold until after the season.
  • 10:53 AM: Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings probably won’t make a significant move, but will may look to add some depth at forward.
  • 10:47 AM: Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: The Lightning could be after a scoring winner, a puck-moving defenseman and a gritty 3rd-4th liner. Cheaper options could be Shean Donavan or Marek Svatos. Freddie Modin, Ponikarovsky or Torres are other options. Kris Versteeg would be a dream addition.
  • 10:39 AM: Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes are looking for another scorer, especially one that could help their 29th ranked power play.
  • 10:33 AM: Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: If Marek Zidlicky isn’t signed to an extension by the trade deadline, it would be surprising if he wasn’t moved.

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  • Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins GM, Petter Chiarelli has got a couple deals going, but nothing is fore sure yet. He’s looking to get a top 9 forward that has an offensive side, and will most likely be a rental player. Ray Whitney’s price might be too high, with other possibilities, Selanne, Ponikarovsky, or Kozlov. On the Dman side of things, Dan Hamhuis and James Wisniewski could be options.
  • Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: 10 teams have contacted the Hurricanes over the last 4 days. Ray Whitney is getting the most interest, but other names are being brought up. “I am getting inquiries on more players than I expected,” Rutherford said. “That doesn’t mean more players will be traded, but it’s more inquiries than I anticipated.” Rutherford also said he won’t trade Ray Whitney unless he gets a 1st round pick in the deal, or a player equivalent to a 1st rounder.
  • James Murphy of NESN: The Coyotes and Bruins could come together on a deal. The Bruins could end up with Peter Mueller, and the Coyotes are looking to add a veteran forward and defenseman. The Bruins might have a couple deals in place, and that they could be announced today. Whitney, Torres and Ponikarovsky are also on the Bruins radar. The Penguins are supposedly the frontrunners for Ponikarovsky.
  • Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the teams showing strong interested in Raffi Torres. The Blue Jackets are looking for a 2nd round pick, but the Flyers are without a 1st and 2nd round pick this year.
  • Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Alex Ponikarovsky is getting ready for the trade deadline day, but doesn’t really want to talk about it until it happens. So far Burke hasn’t been happy with the trade offers he’s getting for his UFAs, and might hold on to them right until the end.
  • Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars and Steve Ott are still trying to hammer out a contract extension before the trade deadline. Both sides realize that if an agreement isn’t reached, he’ll most likely be traded.
  • Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Trade talk has picked up the last couple days. Penguins GM, Ray Shero will look for a scoring winger, a physical defenseman, but not an enforcer to fill in for the injured  Eric Godard.
  • Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers and Team Slovakia defenseman, Lubomir Visnovsky, has been reprimanded by the IOC for violating anti-doping rules. Visnovsky took Advil Cold & Sinus during the qualification round, that urine sample came back positive. Before and after the semifinal round, he tested negative. He consulted Oilers trainer, Slovakian team doctor, and admitted taking it on his doping control form.

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    Puck-Moving Defenseman are Wanted by Many

    Posted by Mark in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 28th, 2010

  • Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The Devils will welcome back defenseman Paul Martin on March 10th after a 52 game absense due to a fractured left forearm. That may not stop GM Lou Lamoriello from looking to acquire another Dman. One target may be Scott Niedermayer, but the he might not going anywhere. Others the Lou could look at are; Pavel Kubina, Dan Hamhuis, Jan Hejda, and Joe Corvo.
  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators are a little thin on the blueline, and GM Bryan Murray will be looking for a puck moving defenseman. Brian Lee might be made available to acquire a Dman. They have talked to Wild about Marek Zidlicky, but they are trying to resign him (7 0r 8 other teams have also inquired about him). Other possibilities are Ladslav Smid, Pavel Kubina, Jan Hedja, Brian Pothier (Caps want a 2nd round pick), John-Michael Liles, Aaron Ward, Andy Sutton, and Dennis Seidenberg.
  • Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins could be looking to bring in a puck moving defenseman and a goal scoring winger. Kubina, Corvo and Hamhuis are possibilities. They are kicking tires on Teemu Selanne. Teams will probably ask for Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart in return, both are RFA’s at season end. The Bruins will most likely want to use some of their acquired draft picks as trade bait.
  • Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning GM Brian Lawton might be looking to bring in some scoring depth, a puck-moving dman, or a winger for Vinny. Lawton plans on being aggressive to get something done.
  • Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins could use another scoring winger, and a physical Dman. Blueline rentals could be; Andrew Alberts, Garnet Exelby, Milan Jurcina, Steve Staios, Jason Strudwick, Andy Sutton, and Aaron Ward.
  • Steve Gorten of the Sun Sentinel: Panthers GM Randy Sexton has “a whole host of deals” that are being discussed. Sexton says there will be no fire. The trade deadline is Phase one of 4 of his plans to changing the makeup of the team. Sexton wouldn’t say if he’ll ask Tomas Vokoun to waive his no trade clause.
  • Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will sellers again. They will look to move Raffi Torres and Milan Jurcina for draft picks and/or prospects.
  • Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets could be without Rostislav Klesla for the rest of the season. Klesla has been out since Nov. 30th with tears to his groin and abdomen.

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    Turco Staying Now? Ellis Staying in Nashville? Caps Looking Winger and Dman … Lilja to be Cleared

    Posted by Mark in NHL News on February 25th, 2010

  • Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com: So the Stars have waived Alex Auld, who might get claimed, and would definitely get claimed if put on re-entry waivers. It looks like the Marty Turco will be staying with Stars. “He’s obviously stepped his game up and has been very consistent for us the last six or seven games,” Nieuwendyk said. “When we sit back and think about it, we have to decide what gives us the best chance in the month of March. Rather than put a lot of pressure on Lehtonen, we’ll have Marty play the way he is.”
  • Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika thinks the Stars will move Steve Ott. This move would clear up some cap space that could be used on a right winger or defenseman.
  • John Glennon of the Tennessean: With the Predators re-signing of Pekka Rinne yesterday, Poile said it doesn’t mean they will trade Dan Ellis. Poile also has said in the past that they wouldn’t trade one of their goalies unless they had one signed.
  • TheFourthPeriod: The Capitals and Blues were talking before the Olympic roster freeze. The Caps would like to add a physical defenseman and a veteran forward. The Capitals are said to be interested in Blues Dman Barrett Jackman, and Blue Jackets winger Raffi Torres.
  • Bob McKenzie via Twitter: Lightning head coach wasn’t too pleased with the firing of his assistant coach, Wes Walz.
  • Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Dman, Andreas Lilja will be cleared to return to action by today. Lilja has been out since last February 28th. Kirk Maltby will be having right shoulder surgery, and will be out for 4-6 weeks, so there is a chance he’ll return for the playoffs.
  • Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: The Olympic break gave many NHLers’ time to heal, but it wasn’t enough for Oilers forward, Sam Gagner. Gagner injured his knee before the break, and 2 MRI’s releaved no structural damage. He is not able to practice yet, but still hopes to be able to return on March 2nd versus Nashville.

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    Another Kaberle Rumor … Something to Happen in Buffalo?

    Posted by Mark in NHL Rumors on February 18th, 2010

  • Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: The Tomas Kaberle rumors won’t go away despite Burke saying he won’t ask him to waive his no-trade clause, and Kaberle saying he wants to stay. This one has the Leafs sending Kaberle to the Canucks for prospect Cody Hodgson.
  • John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM, Darcy Regier has made a trade at the deadline in each of his 11 seasons. Does Regier look to add a power-play quarterback, like a Joe Corvo? Could they go after a Cory Stillman or Nathan Horton from Florida, or the gritty Ben Eager from Chicago?
  • Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will be trading Raffi Torres, who said he’d be fine with re-signing with them even if he’s traded, but that probably won’t happen. The money they save should go into a fund to upgrade their defense. Hejda or Klesla may not be back next season. Mike Commedore’s contract makes him hard to trade. Milan Jurcina is trade bait.
  • Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins don’t plan on trading a 1st round pick and a prospect for anyone. Cross off Ray Whitney then. Max Talbot, if he can return healthy, will be like adding someone at the deadline. The Penguins could use a big, tough, physical defenseman. Alex Goligoski might bring in that type of player.

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    Rangers Still like Souray … Lecavalier staying a good idea … Jackets are Sellers

    Posted by Mark in NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 16th, 2010

  • Larry Brooks of the NY Post: How will Sather turn the $1.15 million in cap space into a meaningful return for the Rangers? Could they get a 1st round pick for Vinny Prospal and/or Olli Jokinen? The Rangers have also been keeping their eye on Oilers Dman, Sheldon Souray and his $5.4 million cap hit. The Rangers would have to move Michal Rozsival or Wade Redden, and convince Souray to waive his no-trade clause.
  • Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times: With Jeffrey Vinik on the verge of purchasing the Lightning, there have already been rumors that he’d like to shed Vincent Lecavalier’s huge contract. But that might not be a smart thing to do according to Shelton. “I don’t think anything will happen short term. Trying to trade a player as popular as Lecavalier would be a lousy way for any new owner to say hello. To a lot of fans, that would sound more like goodbye”
  • Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: It looks like the Blue Jackets will be sellers at the trade deadline. The Jackets are 9 points out of the last playoff spot.

    “It’s a gray area, but we’re probably leaning more toward being sellers,” Howson said. “Nothing is final yet.

    “It is difficult for all of us, yes, because we didn’t expect to be in this situation. But that’s the reality. You have to make the most of it.”

  • Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Ethan Moreau realizes he may have played his last game in an Oilers uniform.

    “Change is sometimes good,” he said. “But I can’t stress enough that it’s not up to me. I’ll have to sit and wait like everybody else.

    “If I’m here I’ll continue to do the same things I’ve always done. I’ll work as hard as I can for this organization. If I’m not, hopefully there’s an opportunity for me somewhere else.

    “I’m impartial at this point. I don’t know what their plans are. I haven’t had a conversation with anybody who makes those decisions.

    “Nothing is for certain in this game, I could be an Oiler when I get back.”

  • Ken Warren the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators are not done shopping, they’d like to add another defenseman. According to Murray, “I’ve talked to some teams already (Friday) about other getting another defenceman, but (other teams) will be shopping, too. Everybody gets the best price they can. Those are the things that happen when it snowballs.”

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    Panthers looking to move Horton? Too pricey for the Bruins? Cheechoo to Pittsburgh?

    Posted by Mark in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 15th, 2010

  • Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Florida Panthers are looking to trade Nathan Horton, but aren’t getting the return they’d like. Horton’s work ethic could one reason, and I’m sure with his solid play before for he got hurt increased the asking price.
  • John Glennon of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile met with Dan Hamhuis’s agent last week, but remain apart in salary. If they were to trade Hamhuis, they’d need to bring in another Dman. They also have the 2 UFA goalies, so 1 might be moved by the deadline.
  • Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal:
    • The Ducks are trying to move Ryan Whitney and his $4 million cap hit that goes for another 3 years.
    • Could the Kings send Alex Frolov to the Sabres for Craig Rivet? Boston and Montreal could be interested.
    • The Kings could trade a 2nd round pick for a scoring winger. Prospects Colten Tuebert and Tomas Hickey could also be moved.
  • Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins could use a puck moving defenseman and a winger who can put the puck in the net. The asking prices have been too high for Chiarelli so far.
  • Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: “The deals that are out there are complete horse (expletive) right now,” the GM said a couple of hours before Friday’s trade embargo for the Olympic break kicked in. “And that’s no fault of the sellers because there are only a few sellers and they’re asking for the moon and it’s not something I’m willing to give. While you have to be careful, you can be aggressive also, and I fashion myself and my staff as proactive when it comes to these things. By the same token, a deal for the sake of a deal is usually not the right deal to make.”
  • Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Even if the Columbus Blue Jackets trade Raffi Torres, he’d still be open to re-signing with them after July 1st. The Blue Jackets are looking for a 2nd round pick for Torres.
  • Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A reader writes in asking if the Penguins might bring in Jonathan Cheechoo. Molinari, doesn’t think so, and thinks that he’ll be stuck in the AHL for the remainder of the season due to his high salary.
  • Red Fisher of the Montreal Gazette: New Montreal Canadiens GM, Pierre Gauthier should name a team captain. If Andre Markov is interested, he would be the leading candidate.
  • Detroit News: Johan Franzen will replace teammate Tomas Holmstrom on Team Sweden.

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    LeBrun and Garrioch Sunday Rumors …

    Posted by Mark in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 14th, 2010

  • Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:
    • The Blackhawks have looked for available goalies around the league, but feel that it wouldn’t be an upgrade. They also don’t have a lot of cap room for this year, after the acquistion of Kim Johnsson.
    • The Islanders are shopping Martin Biron, Dwayne Roloson and Andy Sutton. Roloson is 40 years old and will make $3 milllion next season ($2.5 million cap hit).
    • Predators GM, David Poile, will meet with all his UFA’s during the Olympic break. If they are unable to re-sign Dan Hamhuis, they might look at trading him, despite being in a potential playoff spot.
    • Dennis Seidenberg and Jordan Leopold are as good as gone from the Florida Panthers.
  • Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:
    • The Capitals may be considering adding a goalie. GM McPhee has looked around, but their options may be limited as some teams aren’t in the selling mood. Marty Turco, Martin Biron and Jaroslav Halak could be options.
    • The Rangers could be looking to do something, with Brandon Dubinsky’s name in the middle of it.
    • The Bruins wouldn’t ask Tim Thomas to waive his no-movement clause until he has something in place. They’ve talked to 3 teams about Thomas.
    • The Blue Jackets are shopping Raffi Torres, Jan Hejda and Milan Jurcina.
    • Florida may be shopping Tomas Vokoun and his no-trade clause. Would he waive it to go to Philly?
    • Florida could move Stephen Weiss to the Maple Leafs.
    • Ray Whitney demanded a 2 year, $7 million contract extension from the LA Kings.
    • The Oilers are trying to move Shawn Horcoff, Robert Nilsson, Sheldon Souray, Steve Staios, and Tom Gilbert.
  • Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Penguins are within $700,000 of the salary cap, therefore may not have the room to do much at the trade deadline. One option could be to trade Alex Goligoski and his $1.83 million cap hit (2 more seasons after this year). Many don’t think they Penguins will sacrifice the future this year.
  • Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove Video: Panel talking about the Olympic hockey tournament, and a few rumors.

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    NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for Feb. 12th

    Posted by Mark in NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Trades on February 12th, 2010

    3:19 pm: Darren Dreger: Wild send Dman Kim Johnsson and 2009 1st round pick, Nick Leddy, to the Blackhawks for Cam Barker

    3:15 pm: Bob McKenzie: Wild-Chicago got a deal done. Details to come

    3:14 pm: Darren Dreger: Jody Shelly to the Rangers for a draft pick.

    2:25 pm: TheFourthPeriod: The Kings are one of the teams interested in Alexei Ponikarovsky.

    2:15 pm: Andy Strickland: IF Keith Tkachuk gets traded, it won’t happen today.

    2:09 pm: Steve Simmons: If Dominic Moore is worth a 2nd round pick, the Leafs should be able to get more for Ponikarovsky.

    2:07 pm: Darren Dreger: Maple Leafs getting offers for Ponikarovsky, but Leafs waiting to see if the offers get better.

    2:03 pm: TheFourthPeriod: Pagnotta’s saying the Flyers aren’t close to trading Scott Hartnell.

    1:59 pm: Bob McKenzie: McKenzie is hearing that the Wild and Blackhawks have been talking.

    12:25 pm: Kevin Allen: Red Wings place Brad May on waivers. The Flames place Jaime Lundmark on waivers. Donald Brashear cleared waivers.

    12:13 pm: Bruce Garrioch: The Senators have placed Jonathan Cheechoo on waivers.

    11:34 am: Hendricks Hockey: Alexander Frolov’s agent, Don Meehan, was told that he’ll be dealt today.

    11:23 am: Bob McKenzie: The Red Wings are expected to waive Brad May and add a player to LTIR to clear cap from for the return of Andreas Lilja.

    10:43 am: Bob McKenzie: Matt Cullen is traded to Ottawa for Picard and a 2nd round pick.

    10:42 am: James Duthie: Believes that Matt Cullen is going to Ottawa.

    10:23 am: Aaron Portzline: Don’t expect any moves by the Blue Jackets today.

    9:52 am: Bruce Garrioch: The Canucks have made a pitch for Matt Cullen. Quite a few teams will be looking to add Cullen, and it will most likely take a 2nd rounder.

    9:51 am: Bruce Garrioch: Matt Cullen of the Hurricanes will be moved today, and the Senators have made an offer.

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