Phaneuf on the block despite what Sutter says? Flames looking for a #1 center, Devils looking to trade
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: An NHL GM told the Post that the Calgary Flames are 'desperate' to trade Dion Phaneuf. Flames GM Darryl Sutter scouted the Rangers-Flyers game on Thursday. The Rangers couldn't make a move for Phaneuf…
Canucks and Blues talking Deal? Pony top Leaf? Bertuzzi staying in Detroit? Savard Back next week?
Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver Sun: Sami Salo left last nights game with a lower-body injury (possibly groin). The Canucks are already without defencemen Kevin Bieksa and Willie Mitchell. This is a good lead in Jeff Gordon's post below, and…
What do the Blackhawks do? Changes coming for the Flames and Oilers? Hiller wants assurance of #1 before resigning
Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sassone looks at what the Hawks might do at the trade deadline. Do they add defensive depth, or risk messing with team chemistry and make a deal or two to help with their cap…
Lecavalier rumors shot down, Auld the starter in Dallas? No moves for the Wings?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't think the Rangers should deal for Vincent Lecavalier, even if if means getting rid of Wade "Golden Gloves" Redden. "It won't work, because it's impossible to build contenders through the addition of…
Surgery for Hedjuk, No action on Filatov yet, Spezza could be back Saturday, Komisarek return this week?
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Post-Dispatch: The Blue Jackets haven't received any trade action on Nikita Filatov. It would be hard for a team to trade for a player who's already bolted to the KHL after 1+ seasons in the…
Around the Boards: Turco could be out in Dallas? Sykora out in Minny?
E.J. Hradek of ESPN: Marty Turco's days in Dallas could come to an end at the trade deadline day. Hradek thinks that if the Stars could come up with a good deal, GM Joe Nieuwendyk would make it. Michael Russo…
Around the Boards: Selanne out 2-6 weeks, Goalie dilemma in Nashville? Kings-Frolov to talk, Leclaire out after shot to head
Robyn Norwood of the LA Times: The Anaheim Ducks will be without Teemu Selanne for 2 to 6 weeks after surgery to repair 2 broken bones in his jaw after he took a puck in the face the other night.…
Around the Boards: Leafs haven’t approached Kaberle just yet, A good time to move Phaneuf, Selanne to Boston a reasonable option, Stajan to Devils?
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Tomas Kaberle says he hasn't been approached by Brian Burke about being traded, and when asked about submitting a list of teams he might be willing to go to, “(Burke) got the list last…
Around the Boards: Oilers to be had, Hagman trade bait? Bruins looking for scoring? Khabibulin to have surgery
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Answers from Matheson's Q&A. Fernando Pisani may be the easiest to move for picks. Ethan Moreau and Steve Staios could also go for draft picks. Maybe one of either Sheldon Souray ($5.4 million) or…
Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows Speaks Out About Referee
"Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows did not hold back about what he felt were unjust penalty calls, ripping into NHL referee Stephane Auger after Vancouver's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Burrows, who was called for diving in…
Around the Boards: Niedermayer Retiring a Duck, Sens looking for a Center, Wings continue to get healthier, New center for Kessel
Helene Elliot of the Los Angeles Times: Scott Niedermayer is going retire an Anaheim Duck, and not get traded at the deadline. According to Ducks GM Bob Murray "No. Scotty and I have been talking and he’s going to retire…
Around the Boards: Filatov moved at the Draft? Leafs losing trade value, Franzen back before Olympics? Hossa day-to-day
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: He doesn't think the Blackhawks should make a run at Kovalchuk. Henrik Sedin could be Hart trophy winner. Tyler Myers in the lead for Calder Trophy. The Blue Jackets could move Nikita Filatov at…