Atlanta Thrashers Trade Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils
The Atlanta Thrashers have traded all-star forward Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils. NHLSourcesSay (twitter), say that the Devils are sending Bergfors, Oduya, Mattias Tedenby and a 1st round pick. Bob McKenzie via Twitter confirms the Devils are sending…
Don Waddell tells Ilya Kovalchuk to Expect a Trade Soon
TSN is reporting that Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell has told Ilya Kovalchuk to expect a trade in the next couple hours or days. It hasn't been reported where he'll end up. Nick Kypreos was saying last night during the…
Globe Sports talks some rumors on their Podcast, Lightning getting new owner that might want to move Vinny, Plenty of teams interested in Whitney
Globe Sports Podcast: A 1/2 hour podcast talking about the 'Hockey Summit' and the NHL's participation in the Olympics. They also talk about Dion Phaneuf, Ilya Kovalchuk, and other things happening on the trade front. Trade talk starts around the…
Dreger’s Top 10 players to be moved, Sheldon Souray Suitors, Boston not likely to trade Rask or Leafs 1st round pick
Darren Dreger of TSN: Dreger has put together a top 10 list of players likely to be traded. In order: Ilya Kovalchuk, Ray Whitney, Peter Mueller, Matt Stajan, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Matt Cullen, Lubomir Visnovsky, Sheldon Souray, Ethan Moreau, and Marty…
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…
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…
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: Devils Interested in Koivu and Neidermayer? Gainey Wants to Re-sign Plekanec, Bergeron Breaks Hand, and plenty more …
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The New Jersey Devils are on a roll, but still might look to add to their roster by the trade deadline. Saku Koivu and/or Scott Neidermayer could be possibilities. John Mackinnon of the Edmonton…
Martin Brodeur Ties Sawchuk’s Shutout Record
Martin Brodeur realized he had a good chance of catching Terry Sawchuk, and his teammates helped make sure he finished with a shutout. Brodeur tied Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-0…
Around the Boards: Komisarek returning tonight, no quick fix trades for Columbus, Maurice safe, NJ has trade chips
Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star: Mike Komisarek will return to the Maple Leafs lineup tonight after missing 3 weeks with a small tear in his quad. Defenceman Garnet Exelby and Jeff Finger will find themselves in the press box,…
Around the Boards: Savard’s hometown discount, Burke close to making a move? Rozsival on the Move?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Talk about your hometown discount. The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard have been talking contract extension recently and are reportedly close to 7 year, $32 million deal. That would be a nice cap…
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday's practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is…