Around the Boards: Souray will waive ‘no-trade’ clause, Kovalchuk-Thrashers continue talks, Savard out 2-3 weeks
Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Sheldon Souray has let it be known that he'd be willing to waive his 'no-trade' clause if it 'makes sense' for his family. His family is out in California, so if he gets traded,…
Around the Boards: Rumors from LeBrun, Phaneuf requests trade? Payne replaces Murray in St. Louis, Avs interested in Versteeg?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If Ilya Kovalchuk goes to the trade block, the Chicago Blackhawks could be a team that is interested. A deal would help clear some cap for next year. No talks between the 2 teams have taken…
Ilya Kovalchuk Trade Rumors Archive
Due to the large amount of trade rumors surrounding Atlanta Thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk leading up to the March 3rd NHL trade deadline, we had to break it down his rumors page in to 2 separate posts to save space on…
Around the Boards: More Ilya, Caps in 2011 Winter Classic? Trade Chips in Washington and Colorado
Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News: Richardson thinks that if the Thrashers are still in the playoff hunt, and have not re-signed Ilya Kovalchuk, they probably won't trade him at the trade deadline. They could deal him after the season,…
Around the Boards: Habs keeping Halak? Hitchcock safe for now, Gonchar leaving Pens after season? Kessel almost a Blue last season
Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: The starting goalie flip-flop in Montreal may have taken place again, with Jaroslav Halak winning 3 consecutive games. Carey Pirce had lost 4 straight decisions. It's looking like the Canadiens might be keeping Halak.…
Around the Boards: Ilya-Thrashers have a Snag, Vinny to Oilers? Help on the way for the Wings and Sens
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Talks between Ilya Kovalchuk and the Thrashers have apparently hit a snag. "Our position is different than his position right now," Waddell told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution before Monday night's game with Montreal. "Their position…
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: Ilya’s Agent meeting with Waddell tomorrow, Redden Unhappy with Benching, Schenn returns, No suspension for Ruutu
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers GM Don Waddell is denying reports that contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk are at an impasse are "certainly false". Kovalchuk's agent and Waddell will be having a meeting on Saturday. A Russian paper…
Around the Boards: Bruins looking for scoring? Sather getting Fired? No trades coming for Flyers and Sens.
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com: The Boston Bruins have missing a scoring winger since Phil Kessel was traded in the off-season. Haggerty mentions several wingers they could target: Ilya Kovalchuk, Ray Whitney, Alex Tanguay, Bobby Ryan, Paul Kariya, and Alex Frolov.…
Around the Boards: Ilya to LA? Governors to talk 2 teams in T.O.? Lightning and Capitals holding pat?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: At upcoming NHL governors meetings, expect talk of a 2nd team in Toronto to be brought up, regardless if it's not currently on the agenda. ESPN: Their rumors section is suggesting that if…
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: Rangers – Coyotes talking trade, Halak back on the Block, the Afinogenov factor?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks reported that the New York Rangers have offered defensive prospect, Bobby Sanguinetti, to the Phoenix Coyotes for center Peter Mueller. The Coyotes countered by asking for either Brandon Dubinsky or Ryan Callahan. The…