NHL Trade Rumors on Twitter on Trade Deadline Day
4:35 PM: James Mirtle: The Leafs were offered a 2nd and 4th round picks for Ponikarovsky, but liked Caputi better. 4:21 PM: Chris Johnston: Canucks GM Mike Gillis says the going rate was a 2nd round pick for an expiring…
Maple Leafs send Martin Skoula to New Jersey
The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent recently acquired defenseman, Martin Skoula, to the New Jersey Devils for a 2010 5th round draft pick. Skoula was acquired by the Maple Leafs last night along with Luca Caputi from Pittsburgh for Alexei…
Derek Morris Traded to Phoenix
The Boston Bruins have sent defenseman Derek Morris to the Phoenix Coyotes for a 2011 4th round pick. Morris signed a 1 year deal with the Bruins this past off-season, and they didn't plan on re-signing him. The move frees…
Alexei Ponikarovsky Traded to Pittsburgh
It is official, the Maple Leafs have traded left winger Alexei Ponikarovsky to the Pittsburgh Penguins for prospect Luca Caputi and the expiring contract of defenseman Martin Skoula. Ponikarovsky would most likely be lined up with Sidney Crosby. In 61 games…
Nick Boynton Traded to the Blackhawks
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Nick Boynton to the Chicago Blackhawks for future considerations. Boynton was immediately assigned to their AHL club, the Rockford IceHogs. The 31 year old Boynton will give the the Hawks some added depth. In…
Ottawa Senators Acquire Andy Sutton
"The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Andy Sutton from the New York Islanders for a second-round draft pick. The pick is San Jose's that Ottawa acquired in the Dany Heatley trade. "It's an unbelievable opportunity," Sutton told the Canadian Press.…
Chicago Adds Minor League Depth in Net
The Chicago Blackhawks traded for a goalie today, but it will only affect their AHL team. The Hawks acquired Hannu Toivonen and defenseman Danny Richmond from the St. Louis Blues for goalie Joe Fallon. Toivonen has appeared in 26 AHL…
The Pittsburgh Penguins trade for Jordan Leopold
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Jordan Leopold from the Florida Panthers for a 2010 2nd round pick. Leopold has 7 goals and 11 assists in 61 games this season. Over 416 career games, Leopold has scored 36 goals and…
Jagr Back in the NHL Next Season? Vokoun to Chicago? Marty Staying?
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika sits down with Stars GM, Joe Nieuwendyk, talking goaltending. Marty Turco's strong play of late will make it harder for the Stars to trade him. They play 21 games in 40 days,…
Cam Barker Traded to Minnesota For Johnsson and Leddy
The Chicago Blackhawks have gotten some salary cap relief for next season by trading defenseman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Kim Johnsson and prospect Nick Leddy. Johnsson has a cap number of $4.85 million ($5.3 salary) this…
NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for Feb. 12th
3:19 pm: Darren Dreger: Wild send Dman Kim Johnsson and 2009 1st round pick, Nick Leddy, to the Blackhawks for Cam Barker 3:15 pm: Bob McKenzie: Wild-Chicago got a deal done. Details to come 3:14 pm: Darren Dreger: Jody Shelly…
Matt Cullen Traded to Ottawa for Alexander Picard and a 2nd
The Ottawa Senators have acquired center Matt Cullen from the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Alexander Picard and a 2nd round pick. Cullen has scored 12 goals and added 28 assists in 60 games for the Hurricanes this season. He has…
