Reports from Phoenix indicate that Phoenix is interested in acquiring Mathieu Garon from the LA Kings. Gretzky is very high on the goalie, who has had an average start to the year. The Kings' preference for Dan Cloutier as the starting netminder may make Garon available.
Ryan Smyth is negotiating with the Oilers on a contract extension. He wants to stay; he loves Edmonton but will most likely be paid in the 4.5-5 million a season. Edmonton has to decide if they want to give that much money to him or lose him to free agency in the off-season. This has led to speculation that he could be traded at the trade deadline, if they cannot sign him to an extension.
Vancouver has been talking to Tampa Bay about the availability of Ruslan Fedotenko. GM Jay Feaster is trying to free up some cap space to improve his defense and would not hesitate to make a deal. He may be available for as low as a 2nd round pick and a low level prospect.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
Phoenix fire sale
Wayne Gretzky has indicated that he would like to make a trade to improve his team. He would like to upgrade his goaltending because David LeNeveu has underperformed. The only two untouchables on Phoenix as named by Gretzky are Keith Ballard and Zbynek Michalek. He is willing to part with any other member on the team. However, Gretzky may be forced to trade one of these promising defensemen to save the Coyotes' season. Source
A league source has confirmed that discussions have taken place of a plan to have an NHL game in either the Czech Republic or Slovakia. This would be similiar to previous seasons where teams have started in Japan and Sweden. The plan would be implemented in the 2008-2009 season.
There have been rumours that Francois Beauchemin could be headed to Edmonton.
A league source has confirmed that discussions have taken place of a plan to have an NHL game in either the Czech Republic or Slovakia. This would be similiar to previous seasons where teams have started in Japan and Sweden. The plan would be implemented in the 2008-2009 season.
There have been rumours that Francois Beauchemin could be headed to Edmonton.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Muckler to retire?
According to Team 1200 radio in Ottawa, GM John Muckler may retire at the end of the season, regardless of the Senators position in the standings. Owner Eugene Melnyk would sell the Missassauga Ice Dogs to Muckler and he would take over the OHL franchise. Bryan Murray is rumoured to become the GM next year which would leave an open coaching position in Ottawa.
A Brad Stuart/Alexei Zhitnik swap has been discussed frequently the last few days.
The frontrunners for the coaching job in Columbus are Ken Hitchcock, Andy Murray, Marc Habsheid, Mike Johnston and Pat Quinn. The leading candidate at the moment seems to be Ken Hitchcock, but he may refuse the job and hold out for a better team.
A Brad Stuart/Alexei Zhitnik swap has been discussed frequently the last few days.
The frontrunners for the coaching job in Columbus are Ken Hitchcock, Andy Murray, Marc Habsheid, Mike Johnston and Pat Quinn. The leading candidate at the moment seems to be Ken Hitchcock, but he may refuse the job and hold out for a better team.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Torres on the block
Various sources in Edmonton have indicated that Raffi Torres is being shopped around the league. GM Kevin Lowe is hoping to get a powerplay quarterback type of defenseman in return, and is talking to Montreal. The name that has mostly been floating around is Sheldon Souray. Souray is currently having a strong start to the season.
There is a goalie controversy brewing in Tampa. The stellar play of Johan Holmqvist, combined with the sub-par play of Marc Denis, has created rumours about the goaltending situation in Tampa. It is possible that GM Jay Feaster could trade Denis for more defenseman depth. The Phoenix Coyotes and the Boston Bruins have shown interest in the services of Denis.
There is a goalie controversy brewing in Tampa. The stellar play of Johan Holmqvist, combined with the sub-par play of Marc Denis, has created rumours about the goaltending situation in Tampa. It is possible that GM Jay Feaster could trade Denis for more defenseman depth. The Phoenix Coyotes and the Boston Bruins have shown interest in the services of Denis.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Conroy to Ottawa?
Craig Conroy could be in a Senators uniform by the end of the week. Ottawa's ownership will not put up with the Senators slow start, and if a trade doesn't happen, look for GM John Muckler to be fired. According to several sources, Conroy would be exchanged for Antoine Vermette and a 3rd rounder in the 2007 or 2008 draft.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers have been talking frequently the last few days. The most brought up names are Tuomo Ruutu and Jeff Carter. The Flyers really do not want to give up Carter, but may be forced to deal him to get some offensive help. The Flyers are also shopping for defenseman as Denis Gauthier has gone down due to injury.
The Lightning are no longer in the trade market, as they have drastically improved their standing. However, GM Jay Feaster is still looking to shore up his backend and is looking for a solid defensive defenseman.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers have been talking frequently the last few days. The most brought up names are Tuomo Ruutu and Jeff Carter. The Flyers really do not want to give up Carter, but may be forced to deal him to get some offensive help. The Flyers are also shopping for defenseman as Denis Gauthier has gone down due to injury.
The Lightning are no longer in the trade market, as they have drastically improved their standing. However, GM Jay Feaster is still looking to shore up his backend and is looking for a solid defensive defenseman.
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