- Howard Berger via twitter: Kypreos said the only city Stephen Weiss would waive his no trade clause for would be for Toronto. Berger thinks they would have to give up a 1st round and Nazem Kadri. Andy Strickland via twitter: Stickland wonders if the Leafs would include Grabovski for Weiss. Grabovski and Tyler Bozak have been discussed. Darren Dreger via twitter: At the moment the Leafs are planning on making an offer, though that can change.
- Craig Custance via twitter: Several teams are interested in Clarke MacArthur, but they’re likely to keep him.
- Howard Berger via twitter: Leafs could get John-Michael Liles cheap if Avalanche decide to salary dump.
- Matthew Barnaby via twitter: Teams calling Sabres about Tim Connolly, but not really available and they are not shopping him.
- Seth Rorabaugh via twitter: Penguins have about $4 million in salary cap space. Rob Rossi via twitter: Penguins looking for depth, but price this morning is high. Panthers looking for high pick for Marty Reasoner, price has to come down if Penguins make a move for him.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Joni Pitkanen was in the rumors at last year’s deadline too, but wasn’t a UFA. GM Jim Rutherford did say that anything can change with a phone call.
- James Mirtle via twitter: If the Thrashers decide to trade Zach Bogosian, will require a very good young forward in return. Mirtle will be surprised if he’s moved. Mike Brophy via twitter: Atlanta source said Bogosian is not in play today.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Senators would love to move Filip Kuba and his $3.7 million salary.
- Mike Brophy via twitter: Islanders looking to move defenseman Martinek.