Trade in the works for the Bruins? Sens, Oilers, and Flames looking to make moves … Flyers looking for D
Jimmy Murphy of NESN via Twitter: A trade is coming for the Boston Bruins, no other info. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators will be buyers this year, but not for Kovalchuck. The Senators will be looking…
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…
Around the Boards: Lecavalier to Rangers? Flames interested in Armstrong, Tanguay?
Hockey Night in Canada 'Hotstove' video Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Vincent Lecavalier to the New York Rangers trade rumors are back. Rumored package; D Matt Gilroy, D Wade Redden and either C Brandon Dubinsky or RW Ryan Callahan.…
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: 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: Phaneuf trade rumors false says Sutter, Ribeiro out 4-6 weeks, Will take a 3rd for Biron
John Down of the Calgary Herald: Calgary Flames GM, Darryl Sutter, put a squash to the internet trade rumor, that he was exploring trading defencemen Dion Phaneuf. “Everything is false,” said Sutter of the rampant speculation surrounding his 24-year-old blueliner.…
Around the Boards: Trade Chips for Boston, Zetterberg Back Tonight? Brunnstrom to Minors, Schneider Clears Waivers
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: More talk on that the Bruins have plenty of high picks for the next couple of NHL drafts that could bring them help at the trade deadline. No mention of plays or positions their…
Around the Boards: NHL Rumors from Garrioch and LeBrun
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams that might be interested in Kovalchuk if he becomes available: Kings, Bruins, Capitals, Rangers, Avs and Devils. Talks between his agent and Waddell were yesterday, with more scheduled. Vincent Lecavalier might be moved…
Around the Boards: HNIC Hotstove, Blues Interested in Staal? Stars and Flyers monitoring each other, Burke’s Options
Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove Video: LeBrun mentions in the Hotstove that if the Thrashers don't have Kovalchuk signed to the extension in the next month, they'll probably look at trading him. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Whispers around…
Around the Boards: Forsberg, Malkin returns but Kunitz out,
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: It must a Swedish thing. Peter Forsberg seems to be as indecisive as Mats Sundin. Forsberg still isn't sure if he'll return to the NHL and may opt to stay in Sweden and play…
Around the Boards: Sedin and Kovalchuk set backs, S. Niedermayer on the move that the Deadline?
Matthew Sekerer of the Globe and Mail: Daniel Sedin was hoping to return to the Canucks on Tuesday or tonight, but a set back to his broken foot has pushed back the expected return day till next week at the…
Around the Boards: Thurs. Oct. 29th
From the RDS, through translation: Ilya Kovalchuk could be close to signing a 9 year deal with the Thrashers for more than $100 million, averaging $11.3 million per season. We'll write a separate blog to comment on this. James Murphy…