The Aucoin move to Calgary is almost complete, and this has increased speculation that the Blackhawks are close to signing a center for their team. They are still negotiating with Michal Handzus, but it is believed he is out of their price range. However, they may go after one of the main UFA centerman on July 1st.
The Columbus Blue Jackets may make a huge splash and try to move up in the draft. New GM Scott Howson is very interested in top prospects Kyle Turris and Karl Alzner.
The Vancouver Canucks have inquired to Philadelphia about the no. 2 pick, but the price is too high, as the Flyers demanded the Canucks 1st rounder and a high-end prospect from their system.
Both the Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues have 3 picks in the first round. Look for these teams to flip some of their picks to either go into the top 3 selections, or to acquire NHL ready players. Nikolai Zherdev has been rumoured to both teams.
Reports coming from Orange County indicate that Ilya Bryzgalov will be moved at the draft.
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