Hurricanes interested in Ryder?

It was reported on CJAD radio in Montreal that the Carolina Hurricanes are interested in Michael Ryder. During the Canadiens game, one of the Carolina scouts asked about Ryder. The rumor is that the Canes would send back Andrew Ladd and a draft pick.

On CKNW radio in Vancouver, Rick Quinton reported in his rumour round-up that the San Jose Sharks are shopping Steve Bernier. The Sharks have been in the rumor mill lately because they have been under-performing.

Poll Results:

Who is the best offensive player in the NHL right now?

Vincent Lecavalier	128 (45%)
Henrik Zetterberg	42 (14%)
Sidney Crosby	43 (15%)
Ilya Kovalchuk	26 (9%)
Alex Ovechkin	17 (6%)
Daniel Alfredsson	7 (2%)
Other	18 (6%)

Total votes: 281