Gagne being shopped

According to the Daily Herald, Simon Gagne is being shopped. New GM Paul Holmgren is actively seeking a blockbuster trade involving Gagne, who just signed a new contract this year. Teams that have shown interest are Phoenix, Boston, Edmonton and Calgary. A source in Calgary suggests that the Flames would be willing to give up a forward prospect and Roman Hamrlik. LA has also been dangling Craig Conroy as tradebait, but the Flyers are not interested. Source

Tuomo Ruutu has been quietly shopped around the league. Many teams fear his injury problems, but Carolina and Toronto have shown interest.

Bertuzzi out 3-4 months?

According to sources in Florida, Todd Bertuzzi's back may require surgery. If that is the case, he may be out for 3-4 months or even the entire season. He has missed some games for Florida this year and may be sidelined for months now.

There have been rumours floating around the hockey world that Yanic Perreault may sign with Ottawa.

Barnett fired, Gretzky to GM?

Various sources around the league indicate that Coyotes GM Mike Barnett will be fired and Wayne Gretzky will step down as coach and replace Barnett as general manager. Also, Gretzky's close friend Ken Hitchcock will be hired as coach for the rest of the season.

The Blues are believed to be very interested in the spare defensemen currently on the Florida Panthers roster. The word is that they want Steve Montador and he could come at a very affordable price, most likely a mid to late draft pick.

Phoenix fire sale?

There have been rumblings that Phoenix are desperate to change their club around. Every name on their roster is available, according to GM Mike Barnett. The name most tossed around is Ladislav Nagy, who has been disappointing so far. Also, a source has indicated there has been talk between the Coyotes and the Tampa Bay Lightning. A trade may be imminent.

Philly has more trades coming

A source in Philadelphia indicates that the firing of Ken Hitchcock and "resignation" of Bobby Clarke are just the beginning of major changes in the Flyers organization. New interim GM Paul Holmgren has kept talks with Jason Allison and he may be signed by next week. Several sources have also indicated that Robert Esche may be headed to Phoenix in exchange for Mike Comrie and Keith Yandle.