Prucha for Malholtra?

The New York Rangers continue to scout the Columbus Blue Jackets closely, as another scout was at Sunday's game. The Puck-rakers blog adds that the Rangers have dispatched scout Gilles Leger to some Blue Jackets’ games. Word is that the Rangers like Manny Malholtra. The Blue Jackets have been interested in Petr Prucha for a few years. Could a swap be imminent? Source

Larry Brooks of the New York Post is reporting that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik could be available. Orpik was recently scratched for two games by coach Michel Therrien. Brooks claims there are players on the Pens that have ill feelings towards Therrien. Jarkko Ruutu and Gary Roberts have reportedly asked for trades. Source

On CBC's Hockey Night in Canada broadcast on Saturday night, Al Strachan mentioned that the Vancouver Canucks could be interested in three players on the Nashville Predators. Strachan, on the intermission program "Hotstove", reported that the Canucks should be looking at centres David Legwand, Jason Arnott and Radek Bonk. Legwand recently signed a long term extension with the Predators.

Torres and Stoll healthy scratches, trade imminent?

Edmonton Oilers forwards Jarret Stoll and Raffi Torres will be healthy scratches for tonight's game against the St. Louis Blues. Torres will end his iron-man streak at 215 games. There has been speculation that both players were being shopped and a trade could be imminent. There were rumours that both players could be headed to Montreal. Source

Various sources have confirmed that the Nashville Predators have signed David Legwand to a six-year, $27 million contract extension.

Mark Recchi has been called up on re-entry waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where it's expected a team will pick him up. The most likely teams to pick him up are Washington, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Carolina and Dallas.