- Darren Dreger via twitter: The Flyers are getting calls on James van Riemsdyk. The Sharks are believed to have made an offer, but the Flyers aren’t willing to move him so far. The Sharks may have thrown Antti Niemi’s name to the Flyers for JVR. Not happening.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Sharks are looking at Wild defenseman Greg Zanon.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Leafs most likely to be traded today: Luke Schenn, Jonas Gustavsson and Mikhail Grabovski. Colby Armstrong is a possibility.
- David Pagnotta via twitter: If the Blackhawks are willing to trade their 1st round pick and a prospect, they might be able to get Grabovski.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kypreos wonders with the Capitals putting Nicklas Backstrom on LTIR, does it free up space for a big move?
- David Pagnotta via twitter: Waiver wire could play a role for some teams as Brian Rolston and Grant Clitsome could get claimed.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: Will see by noon today if the Blues put a claim on defenseman Grant Clitsome. Hitchcock coached him in Columbus. Clitsome has one year left on his deal, that may prevent them from making a claim.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: With 3 forwards and 1 defenseman out with injury, the Blues will explore options. They will have to move money out if they bring on salary.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators have been watching P.A. Parenteau for awhile.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Craig Custance is reporting that 5-6 teams are interested in Sammy Pahlsson.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Penguins are looking for a depth forward. Don’t want to give up their 1st round pick as draft is in Pittsburgh this year. Will DePaoli via twitter: The Pens have coveted a defensive minded 3rd line center, but the price may be too high.
- Mark Spector via twitter: The Oilers might be happy to move Nikolai Khabibulin and Cam Barker. Spectors doesn’t think they’ll move Sam Gagner.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Garrioch thinks the Senators are looking for depth. They could use a top 6, as Bobby Butler hasn’t cut it.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: John Shannan reported that at least the Blues, Canadiens, Blackhawks and Maple Lefas are interested in Derek Roy.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canadiens could be a wild card team today. Very unsettled in Montreal.