Trade Deadline 2008 News

[car3hur]

Even if he's rumoured to go back to Detroit, here's a guy I wouldn't mind having at center:

http://www.tsn.ca/images/stories/20080216/trade_fedorov_36150.jpg - The Blue Jackets could be sellers if they fall out of contention for a playoff spot in the West, and Fedorov - along with Michael Peca and Adam Foote - could be given For Sale signs. The Detroit papers have already speculated the possibility of No. 91 returning to the Motor City for one last run, and the veteran centre - in the final season of a five year, $40 million contract - has already said he would be all right with that. - Detroit News/Free Press

[Fghtr4jc]

Been there, done that. No thank you.

[car3hur]

Been there, done that. No thank you.

Well, we need a center, especially if we wanna go deeeep in the playoffs. So who do you suggest?

Peca too also, maybe...

[SoCalcaniac]

Just say no to Federov- besides, he left the game Saturday with a leg injury and didnt return- we need another injured player like we need a hole in the head. :lol:

Besides- the Federov ship has sailed and based on JR's comments in the paper, I don't think he's planning to make any big move tommorow by 3pm, unless he gets some type of deal on the cheap.

[Captain Slack]

Doom & gloom for the Lightning from Spector today:

The Latest Lightning News.
Monday, 25 February 2008 08:16

As the current and incoming Tampa Bay Lightning ownership meet today to discuss the club's future, speculation is brewing on a potential trade of Brad Richards.


TAMPA TRIBUNE (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/strange-days-coming-for-bolts/): Erik Erlendsson reports on his blog the Lightning are reaching a potential crossroads in franchise history and rumors are running rampant. Things are so tense now that Erlendsson wonders if head coach John Tortorella will be behind the bench at the club's next game. He also reports of rumors incoming owner Oren Koules might slash payroll to as low as $38 million, :crazy: and if Brad Richards and Dan Boyle are traded it could potentially alienate the fanbase. Erlendsson also reported that as of last night there was nothing new to report on Richards in terms of waiving his movement clause but that could change by this afternoon.



ST. PETERSBURG TIMES (http://www.sptimes.com/2008/02/25/Lightning/Lightning_brass_to_me.shtml): Eduardo A. Encina reports it's expected incoming owner Oren Koules is expected to seek significant changes to the Lightning, including the possibility of trading Richards and the future of Dan Boyle. Encina writes this situation is eerily similar to a meeting back in 1997, when another potential buyer forced then-Lightning GM Phil Esposito into making significant changes that ultimately hurt the club, only to then walk away from purchasing the team.

TSN.CA (http://www.tsn.ca/tsn_talent/columnists/bob_mckenzie/): Bob McKenzie reports the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets are believed on a list of teams Richards is willing to accept a trade to. "Dallas is offering Tampa Bay a large package that includes goalie Mike Smith; Columbus is offering three roster players, Vancouver some blue-chip prospects and Philadelphia's package is headed by Jeff Carter. Whatever happens, Richards is likely to waive his no-trade and it could be the most substantial deal of deadline week" write McKenzie, who also reports the Lightning are making progress in their attempts to re-sign Dan Boyle but it's believed the incoming ownership wants him traded too.

FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM (http://www.star-telegram.com/stars/story/492897.html): Tracey Myers reports Dallas Stars co-GM Les Jackson admits having interest in Richards but denied a TSN report claiming the Stars have made an offer for him.

NEW YORK POST (http://www.nypost.com/seven/02252008/sports/rangers/still_hot_for_boyle_99191.htm): Larry Brooks reports the NY Rangers are still very interested in Boyle and not just as a rental player, claiming GM Glen Sather has sought permission to negotiate a contract with Boyle. Brooks claims the Rangers can afford to absorb a new contract for Boyle because of the large number of young Rangers currently under entry level contracts. Brooks also reports the Rangers have no interest in Toronto's Bryan McCabe, were interested in St. Louis' Barrett Jackman but found the asking price too high, and are still interested in Oilers prospect Robbie Schremp. Rangers prospect Hugh Jessiman was believed brought up in those talks but the Oilers would want something more.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: This has to be an unnerving time for Lightning fans, given the uncertainty over what incoming ownership has in store for the team. If they're going to dump Richards and Boyle, they'd damn well better ensure they've got a solid rebuilding plan and give Jay Feaster the backing and means to use it. Otherwise it'll be merely gutting this franchise for nothing of value in return, and that could push Vincent Lecavalier out the door toward the UFA market in 2009. If this rebuilding is done half-assed, the Lightning could be headed toward dark days once again, which could have serious long-term implications toward their continued existence in Tampa Bay.

[car3hur]

Just say no to Federov- besides, he left the game Saturday with a leg injury and didnt return- we need another injured player like we need a hole in the head. :lol:

Besides- the Federov ship has sailed and based on JR's comments in the paper, I don't think he's planning to make any big move tommorow by 3pm, unless he gets some type of deal on the cheap.

True about the injury thang....k, as I think about it you are definately correct!

Peca though....good on face-offs, back-checks nicely, and is good on the defensive side of the puck, like Brindy.. but like you said, unless it's on the cheap, I don't think he's going to pull any triggers by 3pm tomorrow.

[nccanes]

If they get rid of Richards they effectively cut their payroll down to 38...maybe more. Boyle's a UFA, but even with his current salary, he and Richards would be over 11 million in payroll.

[SoCalcaniac]

Wow, we should have move this all over and start a "TradeCentre" thread for tommorow! :lol: It's funny how all of a sudden the Lightning are all over place with trades and this new ownership group and it'll all come to a head on trade deadline day.

Darren Dreger has this in on TSN -

Richards Gives Lightning a List of Teams:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230469&hubname=

[puck_it]

Socal had a good idea of keeping all the trade deadline chatter in one place. Post it in here!

[KaniacFever]

If JR were to go after a cheap center, I'd rather it be Peca or Perrault. Federov is a hell no for me.

[SoCalcaniac]

Good deal puck_it!

So to kick things off, this little bit on NHL.com reminded me what I saw on NHLN over the last few days and last night- NHLN will broadcast the TSN feed of "TradeCentre" (it's a holiday ya'll! ) the fesitivities start at 8am EST-so if you're by a TV, you won't be getting much else done, lol:


NHL Network across North America is teaming with TSN to bring NHL fans extensive coverage of NHL Trade Deadline Day. Hockey fans in the U.S. and Canada can keep tabs on all their favorite teams and players as NHL Network simulcasts TSN’s 10-hour program, TradeCentre 08, on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

The wall-to-wall coverage includes a team of 20 Insiders, analysts, former NHL players, coaches and general managers, reporters and correspondents providing breaking news and instant analysis of each transaction, including interviews with players, coaches and GMs.



James Duthie hosts the event coverage from the NHL on TSN studio, while Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger, along with Gord Miller, are dialed in at the ‘Trade Breaker’ desk to bring fans the most up-to-date information on NHL trades. Analysts Pierre McGuire and Mike Milbury are joined by guest analyst John Ferguson and Darren Pang on the ‘Instant Analysis’ panel, where they will break down each transaction and declare the day’s winners and losers. Contributor Matthew Barnaby will also be in-studio to comment on the day’s trades. Analyst Glenn Healy (in Boston) and contributors Keith Jones (in Stamford, CT) and Ed Olczyk (in Chicago) will join the panel via satellite with additional analysis.
Milbury, a former general manager with the New York Islanders, will also team up with Ferguson, former GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the ‘GM’s Corner’ to provide front-office insight. Duthie will gather reaction from NHL team news conferences and conduct live interviews with players, coaches and GMs from around the league, including Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke and Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland.

NHL Network will summarize all the action from NHL Trade Deadline Day on NHL On The Fly at 9 p.m. ET and NHL On the Fly: Final at 12 midnight ET, featuring former Calgary Flames GM Craig Button with host Dan Pollard.


Ok, so I have a couple beefs- Glenn Healey - because he's Glenn Healey and he grates on me, Milbury gets cred as "GM" when his track record stinks to high heaven and JFJ gets this TSN gig after being uncermoniously dumped by the Creeps. Killer. and then of course, there's that little man Pierre- who will be totally entertaining just because.......

The funniest part is that this is basically an all day 'event' and seriously, what exactly do we expect to happen? This isn't the old days when the Rangers and Wings could buy up everyone.

[Mona2006]

Federov? :sick: No thanks..

Tampa Bay is likely to self destruct at any moment. If I was Richards, I would be begging to bail. Leave it all to Pinhead and the Shrimp to deal with. :D

[KaniacFever]

Anyone know of any link besides TSN that will be broadcasting. I know XM is doing a whole thing but XM don't workie here at work :(

[nccanes]

Well....there's always Eklund. :huh: For $20 bucks or whatever.

[SoCalcaniac]

Anyone know of any link besides TSN that will be broadcasting. I know XM is doing a whole thing but XM don't workie here at work :(

Hey 59, old reliable is The Fan 590 in Toronto. Before there was XM 204, I'd always go on to www.fan590.com (http://www.fan590.com) and stream their shows. Especially during the lockout. They are owned by Rogers Sportsnet, and they too, will have a 'show'. Noon to 4pm EST. You just click listen live...... Their morning show is pretty ok, so even though they don't start until Noon you'll hear stuff about what's up- plus you get the whole Toronto flavor- people calling in, agents, ex players and junk like that. :lol:

Plus Howard Berger is an old guard Toronto insider, he'll surely show up sometime during the day.

20 bucks for Ecklund? Hilarious. talk about a racket.

[KaniacFever]

Thanks for the 590 link.

Eklund is not getting $20 from me. That's just laughable. Even if I had money to throw away, he still wouldn't get my money.

[SoCalcaniac]

I'll put this here in the spirit of the Trade Deadline and since it pertains to our team......... Interesting change of thought by JR:



"More of a Chance" of a deal by deadline
Sunday afternoon, Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford was taking a wait-and-see attitude toward tomorrow's 3 p.m. trade deadline. A day later, he said there was "more of a chance" a deal could happen, although he stopped short of describing himself as optimistic.
"I think there’s a chance we could make a move," Rutherford said. "It won’t be today or tonight. It would be tomorrow. Based on the conversations, there’s a chance that something could happen."
The Canes would like to add to their depth at center with Rod Brind’Amour out for the season and the Canes have looked into five or six possibilities and narrowed that search down to “a couple of players,” Rutherford said.
“I don’t want to be in a rental situation,” Rutherford said. “I’d like to be able, if we can, to make some kind of a deal that helps us now and helps us in the future. That’s what we’d prefer to do.”

[c-girl]

Speculations, anyone???

[SoCalcaniac]

Won't speculate but it could be "interesting" lol.

this is an eyebrow raiser of sorts- and boy the Sabre fans won't be happy if it's true:lol::

Agent: Tonight's game Campbell's last in Buffalo

http://www.buffalonews.com/258/story/284850.html

[nccanes]

And McCabe is joining the TO or Bust wagon

"I don't know how much clearer I can say this, but I want to stay here," McCabe barked at reporters. "I've said it all the time, I don't want to go anywhere. I had a conversation with my wife and our first choice is to stay [in Toronto]. However, I said if something came across [Fletcher's] table that he felt was worthwhile, I would consider it. That's all. There is no guarantee I'd accept anything. I signed to stay with the Leafs, after having a choice to go other places. And, that hasn't changed."

[nccanes]

Won't speculate but it could be "interesting" lol.

this is an eyebrow raiser of sorts- and boy the Sabre fans won't be happy if it's true:lol::

Agent: Tonight's game Campbell's last in Buffalo

http://www.buffalonews.com/258/story/284850.html

Wow - a nice shot across the negotiating bow from his agent. :lol:

ok - I blame parkwood for making me curious enough to wander to the SF mbs last week, but after this article I HAD to go back. There's a thread asking if the fans should BOO Campbell tonight (guess that's a pre-emptive boo strike). This among a number of other threads about Booing Drury (last game) and Briere (this game) and I found this post that truly made me LMAO

why dont the fans just boo continuously for the duration of the game and every other game that's ever played in buffalo for as long as the team exists

:lol:

and this one


i'm going to boo sabretooth cause he won't repel from the rafters anymore.

f****** hack.

[KTinaY]

Do you think there is a chance we could get Mark Recchi?

Or do you think he will stay where he is at?

[Guyute]

LMAO at the sabres board quotes, thanks!! :lol:

The Recchi boat has likely sailed. If JR wasn't interested when he was on waivers, it's not likely he's going to trade for him.

I'm not going to speculate who JR may be considering, though I will say, if he's saying he's "considering" a deal, I'd bet it's pretty close to already done. JMO.

[KaniacFever]

I don't know how things work, but I thought Atlanta can't trade Recchi since he was picked up off re-entry waivers. I thought I heard something like Atlanta has to put him on waivers or offer him to other teams who put in a claim for him first.

As for JRs new news, interesting. Sounds like he's gotten something cooking. And interesting he says he'll make a deal for the future, not just a rental player. My first guess will be Stoll.

[SoCalcaniac]

Nope, the Thrash don't have to offer him up to anyone, he's their player free and clear; I agree with Guy- we probably won't trade for the Recchin ball- I think if we had 'room' at the time, maybe we would have, but we didn't, and now, I'm guessing he wouldn't because we seem to have something going with our current make up.

As for what JR has up his sleeve, I kinda think something has sprung up possibly from his time at the GM's meetings and maybe the price isn't as high as once was (?) so we shall see..............

[SouthernHockeyChick]

It was said several places that if Recchi had still been available when we had our shot, JR would have taken him and Forslund spoke about him trying to work a trade with Atlanta to get Rex after they picked him up. I don't think we can say JR isn't/wasn't interested.

[puck_it]

yep, i had heard numerous times that we tried to get him on waivers, but atlanta had better position.

[corylav]

Prospal to Flyers for Alexandre Picard (the d-man with Philly, not to be confused with the forward in Columbus) and a cond. in 2009.

edit link: http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230584&hubname=nhl

[SoCalcaniac]

Versus just reported that the Lightning just traded Vinny Prospal to Philly for Alexandre Picard and a pick; I didn't realize Prospal has 29 goals.

E, I know you're thrilled we won't have to see him on Sat. when Tampa comes to town. :lol:

Hey ya'll we might wake up with lots of things having gone on.....

[Captain Slack]

And so it begins!

Good for Prospal getting out of the mess that is Tampa. Now he can be shoving it TO someone's butt in Philly. :lol:

[Alicia]

And so it begins!

Good for Prospal getting out of the mess that is Tampa. Now he can be shoving it TO someone's butt in Philly. :lol:
BWAHAHAHAHA!

[puck_it]

I didn't realize Prospal has 29 goals.
28 of them in raleigh.

[livinthedream]

TSN is now reporting that the Lightning have signed Dan Boyle to a new contract - 6 years, $40m. Link forthcoming.....

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230585&hubname=nhl


You can take Dan Boyle's name off the list of those who might be traded.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed the defensemen to a six-year, $40 million dollar deal.
TSN has learned that the deal will pay Boyle $6.66 million per year for six years. The deal will include a no trade clause in the first four years and a modified no trade in years five and six.

[AbNormal27]

Prospal to the Flyers......

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230584&hubname=nhl

The fire sale in Tampa begins? Let's hope so.

Aaryn

[perfectstorm]

The Dallas Stars will acquire Tampa Bay Lightning center Brad Richards in a multi-player trade and Atlanta Thrashers right wing Marian Hossa is heading to the Montreal Canadiens before the NHL trade deadline, an executive within the league said Monday night.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/nhl_experts/post/Stars-reaching-for-Richards-Habs-zero-in-on-Hos;_ylt=AmjlsMAvbAKmZbqu5SV1McF7vLYF?urn=nhl,6860 2

[nccanes]

Versus just reported that the Lightning just traded Vinny Prospal to Philly for Alexandre Picard and a pick; I didn't realize Prospal has 29 goals.

E, I know you're thrilled we won't have to see him on Sat. when Tampa comes to town. :lol:



Just when I start to like the guy and his excessive goal celebrations that accentuate his overbite, poof he's gone. :lol:

Good for Vinny P!

(Well played Capt!)

[nccanes]

TSN is now reporting that the Lightning have signed Dan Boyle to a new contract - 6 years, $40m. Link forthcoming.....

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230585&hubname=nhl

So the "core" (with Boyle replacing Richards in the Trinity, a sub-unit of the core) is still hauling down around 21 mil right? They've lost a 30 goal scorer and will lose Richards.

Thank goodness for the Bolts and the Leafs, worth some entertainment.

But I did chuckle in suprise to see the Leafs above the Thrashers in the EC standings this morning.

[Mona2006]

I think Richards will start to thrive after getting away from TB and their "two man team". :sick:

Montreal will be scary after adding Hossa... :crazy:

[nccanes]

Chicago's list of availables:

Chicago is trying to drum up business for the trade deadline. The Hawks sent teams an e-mail Monday night indicating eight players are available. The list includes:

Nikolai Khabibulin
Martin Havlat
Robert Lang
Tuomo Ruutu
Marty Lapointe
Yanic Perrault
Andrei Zyuzin
Rene Bourque


Per B McKenzie

[apolinar]

ruutu!

[caneshockeychick]

Jon Forslunds predictions

A Shot in the Dark...
Just for laugh here's three predictions for today's swap meet...
Brad Richards to Dallas
Marian Hossa to Montreal
Olie Jokinen to Vancouver

[Guyute]

I don't want to see Hossa to Montreal. That'd make our dominance of them much harder. :lol:

[fightingsioux]

The problem with Chicago's list it could be a list of those not playing due to injury.

[SoCalcaniac]

The only one not playing in CHI is Khabibulin and his back.....

So Rene Bourque is "available" - hmmm- he's intriguing and Tuommo Ruutu? My,how the tide has turned in CHI with Towes in Kane in play. Bourque and Ruutu were at one time 'the core' of that team.

Remember the Havlat for Cole thing that swirled around back when he was in OTT?

Times have changed.....

[KaniacFever]

I could take the Jokinen to Vancouver. Anything to not see him whining 8 times a year.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I could take the Jokinen to Vancouver. Anything to not see him 8 times a year.

FTFY. ;)


Chicago is trying to drum up business for the trade deadline. The Hawks sent teams an e-mail Monday night indicating eight players are available. The list includes:

Robert Lang


Ew! Ew! ME!! MEEEE! :D

[livinthedream]

Just for laugh here's three predictions for today's swap meet...
Brad Richards to Dallas
Marian Hossa to Montreal
Olie Jokinen to Vancouver

I was under the impression that Richards to Dallas and Hossa to les Habs were already done deals.

ETA Oops n/m I'm now reading that's "supposed" to happen. I'm so confused.........

[SouthernHockeyChick]

BTW, this trade deadline coverage on TSN/NHLNetwork right now is completely hilarious.

I'm expecting them to tell me how many times Marian Hossa visited the restroom in the past 24 hours any second now.

I'm off to get a few hours of sleep and I sincerely doubt anything of any consequence will happen before I get up. :lol:

[Mona2006]

I could take the Jokinen to Vancouver. Anything to not see him whining 8 times a year.

That would be fantastic. But I would miss his implosions when the guaranteed a win and didn't get it. :evil::lol:

Khabibulin has been stinking it up in Chicago.. Lalime has been playing much better.. when given the chance.

[nccanes]

I was under the impression that Richards to Dallas and Hossa to les Habs were already done deals.

ETA Oops n/m I'm now reading that's "supposed" to happen. I'm so confused.........

Well even with them being strong rumors, I chuckled at the "shot in the dark" comment.


PS - I don't like XM 204's trade alert sound effect. Last year's was much better. :beatup:

[KaniacFever]

Updates from TFP have Hossa not skating this morning and Toronto's Kyle Wellwood has requested a trade.

[StormChaserBH]

Updates from TFP have Hossa not skating this morning and Toronto's Kyle Wellwood has requested a trade.

Hossa needs that time today to move his gear over from the visiting locker room to the home locker room at Centre Bell.

[nccanes]

BTW, this trade deadline coverage on TSN/NHLNetwork right now is completely hilarious.


Here is a live blog from a TSN guy that's watching it from home. I'd say it supports your assertion! :lol:

http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/onrait/?id=230598

10:18 - John Lu: "I do have confirmation that Marian Hossa's equipment is still in the VISITOR'S STALL at the Bell Centre." Wow. It's really has come to this.

[Mona2006]

I guess SHC is correct. I guess Marian has a "potty cam" attached to him at this point. Which urinal is he using?? Visitors? Home Team? :D

[KaniacFever]

Devils just traded for Salvador, no mention on who is going the other way, but speculating Janssen.

[nccanes]

Cam Janssen off to STL for Bryce Salvador.

[Captain Slack]

Link to the above trade @ TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230605&hubname=nhl

[Guyute]

Yay, Janssen out of the East. Good riddance dirtbag.

[Caniac]

Don't let the door hit ya. On second thought, let it. It could only do some good.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Per Tradecentre...update on Hossa

Hossa is still at his hotel in Montreal and enjoying a late brunch. The reporter did not give any details about what he was having. He was told by Thrashers management to stay in his hotel.

Edit: Hossa was having eggs benedict and apple juice.

[Mona2006]

Janssen is a jackass. I am glad to have him out of the East as well. Always trying to start something. :mad: Good riddance.

Did Hossa have toast or biscuits? :beatup:

[nccanes]

Belak to FLA for a 5th rounder.

[KaniacFever]

Toronto makes their first move:

To Florida: Wade Belak
To toronto: 5th rd pick in 2008

EDIT: Eklund has Richards to Dallas as a done deal. Haven't heard or seen confirmation yet.

[nccanes]

Interesting....always love Espo's frankness. He just said "they overpaid for Boyle....way overpaid".

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Per TSN Tradecentre

Brian Campbell to Sharks. Not sure what is being sent back.

[KaniacFever]

Hearing Brian Campbell to San Jose.

[nccanes]

I think it's so odd that they only get half the trade. I guess agents are calling TSN with their own player info or something.

Fun stuff.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Cambell to Sharks
Steve Burnier and 1st to Buffalo.

Dang...a 1st?

[KaniacFever]

Richards has been asked to waive his NTC, he has not made a decision, but speculation its to Dallas.

EDIT: Richards has agreed to waive his NTC

[caveman]

Richards has been asked to waive his NTC, he has not made a decision, but speculation its to Dallas.

Argh, first and last names, people, I was all in confusion "why in the hell would Philly trade Richards?" ;]

[KaniacFever]

Brad Richards ;)

[StormChaserBH]

Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but just a note if you're at work or otherwise without NHL network -- Plug your headphones in and use this page -- live updates plus the TSN.CA audio feed, all on one page:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/trade_deadline/tracker/Default.aspx

[nccanes]

Richards has been asked to waive his NTC, he has not made a decision, but speculation its to Dallas.

EDIT: Richards has agreed to waive his NTC

I know Brad is tight with Vinny and he won with a Cup with a lot of those guys, but I would have RUN to Dallas if I were him.

[Dammit100]

it's confirmed now, Brad Richards to Dallas.

This is an awful lot like the NBA with all the big names going West.

[LostTexan]

I think I saw on NHL.com that they are streaming TSN Tradecentre now too

[KaniacFever]

Brad Richards and Holmvquist for Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen, and Jeff Halpern.

[nccanes]

Not bad Feaster.

[caveman]

Cambell to Sharks
Steve Burnier and 1st to Buffalo.

Dang...a 1st?

that is a steep price, sharks, to try another year of rentaplayer nonsense. Bernier is a fine young forward, too.

[nccanes]

I swear reading Onrait's blog is BETTER than watching.

11:38 - Bob: "Columbus Blue Jackets are peddling Sergei Fedorov." Blackhawks are peddling Tuomo Ruutu. And how about this in what would possibly be the greatest news in recent Ottawa Senators history: "Nikolai Khabibulin to the Senators for Ray Emery has at least been discussed."

If you have a chance to get a Cup winning tender who used to smoke cigarettes in between periods... you do it!

11:41 - Milbury gets a call on-air and is very excited about it.

11:42 - Brad Richards is a member of the Dallas Stars. It is done. Dreger confirms the deal by yelling across the studio.

11:43 - Dreger has the details of the Stars deal that confirms my speculation that Brett Hull would eventually go Artie Lange on us: Brad Richards and Johan Homqvist to the Dallas Stars for Jeff Halpern, Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen.

11:44 - Pierre says Montreal is on the verge of doing something big and is checking his Blackberry a lot.

[StormChaserBH]

Huet to the Crapitals for a 2nd round pick

[Dammit100]

unconfirmed: Cristobal Huet to the Caps for a 2nd rounder

[nccanes]

Now THAT'S interesting. Poor Olie.

[Captain Slack]

And the Lightning blowup continues!!

Good move by both GM's there. Richards will be a good fit for Dallas and this gives Tampa the goalie they so desparately need.

[Mona2006]

Brad Richards and Holmvquist for Mike Smith, Jussi Jokinen, and Jeff Halpern.

Didn't Halpern used to play for the Caps? I am sure Richards and Holmqvist won't even look back..

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

I don't like that one. Huet is a tough goalie (at least in the playoffs in 2006)

[Captain Slack]

I can't believe Montreal would trade Huet!!!

[Caniac]

I can't believe Montreal would trade Huet!!!

First thought I had as well.

[ButtersSaysNo]

I hate that TB got Mike Smith, he will definitely be a upgrade in goal for them.

[RangersCanesFan]

I can't believe Montreal would trade Huet!!!

There's got to be something else being worked.

Canadiens are a Cup contender. They aren't going to rely on Carey Price.

[caneshockeychick]

And I can finally get rid of Holmqvist on my Fantasy team and pick up Smith like I've been wanting to do...;)

[Guyute]

Maybe Kolzig stomped his way out of the org after the other night?? ;)

[Caniac]

More like he smashed his way out with his goal stick.

[StormChaserBH]

There's got to be something else being worked.

Canadiens are a Cup contender. They aren't going to rely on Carey Price.

They've done it before... Dryden, Roy. Lotta people up there think he's in that mold. I'm not sure everyone agrees, but....

[Alicia]

I just can't imagine what's going on with that (Huet).

[KaniacFever]

I can't believe Caps got Huet for a 2nd rounder. Crap we should have gone after him.

[nccanes]

One of the XM guys (a big Sens honk) has been saying that Hedberg would go to Montreal with Hossa.

[StormShaman]

And the Lightning blowup continues!!

I've started calling this the Channelside Drive Boatlift, as all these guys are starting to flee the dictatorship of Fidel Tortorella.

[RangersCanesFan]

Kolzig is a UFA.

Wonder if Washington has something else up their sleeve? Who needs goaltending help and might have a forward out there?

As for Carey Price...the few times I've seen him, he's been lit up like a Christmas tree.

[StormChaserBH]

Halak has been called up to the Canadiens from Hamilton, so they may try to get another goalie today, but they're not counting on it. With roster expansion today, it doesn't hurt to bring him up just in case though.

[car3hur]

Now THAT'S interesting. Poor Olie.

After what we just did to him, no wonder management is pi$$ed! :lol:

[caneshockeychick]

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired defenceman Ruslan Salei from the Florida Panthers for defenceman Karlis Skrastins and a third-round draft pick.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Interesting that 8 of the last 13 trades have involved teams out of the Southeast.

[car3hur]

that is a steep price, sharks, to try another year of rentaplayer nonsense. Bernier is a fine young forward, too.

Yeah, but Buffalo loses Campbell....they GOTTA be PO'd about this one?!

[ButtersSaysNo]

Lapointe to the Sens for 6th round pick!

[car3hur]

Lapointe to the Sens for 6th round pick!

Yeah and Robert Lang was pulled off the ice too....wonder where he's goin?!

[ButtersSaysNo]

Foote to Avs

[car3hur]

Holik being rumoured to be moved soon!! :O

[Solracer]

Foote to Avs

Is that not back to Avs for him?

With Sakic and Foppa back as now Adam Foote the Avs should be interesting to watch going to the finish.

[LostTexan]

Fedorov to Caps

Confirmed TSN


Looks like Washington is not ready to give up on the division just yet.

[Dammit100]

Federov to the Caps.... Thank god this isn't any year before 2002, or I'd be scared.

[car3hur]

Federov to the Caps....ARGH!!

Caps still suck tho, so who cares. lol

[ButtersSaysNo]

Good lord, I hope Ovie and Semin do not help Fed find his youth again.

[nccanes]

Yeah - bet the Caps (and fans) are pumped.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Hmmmm...not sure what to think of the Federov trade. If Federov decides to play circa 2002, Washington is scary. If Federov plays like recent times, he won't break the 3rd line.

[Solracer]

Federov to the Caps.... Thank god this isn't any year before 2002, or I'd be scared.

True, but it should be interesting to see how him and Ovie work togther.

[StormChaserBH]

OK, is McKenzie pronouncing Fedorov's name all day as Ser-GUY driving anyone else crazy?

[Dammit100]

yea.. it's almost as bad as hearing "Tham-THO-nov"

[ButtersSaysNo]

Good thing we did not get him or Chuck would be calling him Feed Or Off!

[car3hur]

OK, is McKenzie pronouncing Fedorov's name all day as Ser-GUY driving anyone else crazy?

Yes! I also like what the other guy in the room said...... "Too little, too late Washington, but....thanks for trying!"

:lol:

[ButtersSaysNo]

Columbus getting a lot of picks. Some day, maybe in another 15 yrs or so, Columbus is going to be scary good. ;)

In all seriousness, I think once Columbus finally makes the playoffs they will become a regular in the west to make the post season.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

The Avs appear to be getting the band back together for one more run. Word on the street from TSN is Ray Bourque is on the bike and Patrick Roy is sizing new pads.

[nccanes]

I'm off to get a few hours of sleep and I sincerely doubt anything of any consequence will happen before I get up. :lol:

Wonder if SHC is still sleeping? ;)

[caneshockeychick]

The Avs appear to be getting the band back together for one more run. Word on the street from TSN is Ray Bourque is on the bike and Patrick Roy is sizing new pads.

Are you reading my mind? :lol:

[SoCalcaniac]

She's gotta be sleeping- :lol: she'd have come in and posted her thoughts for sure!

Boy is she gonna be surprised when she wakes up......

hmmm, the Caps just got Matt Cooke out of VAN- wow, they're really makin' some moves.....

[KaniacFever]

Caps acquire Matt Cooke for Matt Pettinger

Those damn caps just won't stop

[nccanes]

Gotta say...poor Blue Jackets fans. Another year of throwing in the towel.

[SoCalcaniac]

Yeah, it's really terrible for Columbus, on the cusp and yet to break out.

[puck_it]

man, theres some MOVES this year, eh?

[livinthedream]

I was just thinking about this as I was posting the "brothers" comment in the Ruutu thread......the Pens haven't made any trades yet, have they?

[nccanes]

No Pens and no Leafs (unless you count Belak, lol).

Wonder if Waddell has a deal or if he's sweating thru his drawers by now.

[car3hur]

Caps acquire Matt Cooke for Matt Pettinger

Those damn caps just won't stop

http://www.letsgocanes.com/forum/images/icons/icon8.gif

[SoCalcaniac]

Waddell must be in freak out mode. You know the price just keeps lowering- because he's not at the position of strength.

I was just watching Tradecentre- and those tools just said (Steve Simmons of the Sun and Michael Farber) "Carolina hasn't fallen back to earth and realized Brind Amour is hurt, so it's WSH's division to win". W.T.F. -- Yeah boys, they're waiting for you to lay down and die.

I'm surprised that the Pens have done nothing- and why in the heck is Peter Sciarelli putting Kessel on the "AHL playoff eligibility roster"??? something is up in BOS.

[fightingsioux]

I don't think Montreal is done yet. Don't think Halak is ready to back up Price.

I don't think Waddell is sweating yet bet there are two deals out there and is going between the two.

[SoCalcaniac]

Don't think Halak is ready to back up Price.



I dont think Price is ready for full time prime time. Halak did fine when he was backing up Huet last year. Price is good- he's just young. But that's what folks said about Cam.

Gainey must have that full on confidence in the 20 year old Price like he did when he drafted him as high as he did and freaked everyone in MTL out. :lol:

The next 40 minutes and the trickle down after 3pm will be interesting...

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Waddell must be in freak out mode. You know the price just keeps lowering- because he's not at the position of strength.

I was just watching Tradecentre- and those tools just said (Steve Simmons of the Sun and Michael Farber) "Carolina hasn't fallen back to earth and realized Brind Amour is hurt, so it's WSH's division to win". W.T.F. -- Yeah boys, they're waiting for you to lay down and die.

I'm surprised that the Pens have done nothing- and why in the heck is Peter Sciarelli putting Kessel on the "AHL playoff eligibility roster"??? something is up in BOS.

I heard that. That really pi$$ed me off. Our team is more then just Rod Brind'Amour. He is the leader, but there are others on the ice as well.

[SoCalcaniac]

Sportsnet is just reporting (no other confirmations yet) that Marian Hossa is going to the Pens!

No TSN yet- but holy crap if this is the case- I'm thinking Waddell would want a JStaal (at the very least)

[nccanes]

Eklund :D, says However, Pittsburgh Asst. GM Chuck Fletcher is saying that it's not true.

[SoCalcaniac]

Well if Ecklund says....:lol:

then it probably will happen eh?

[LostTexan]

Sportsnet is just reporting (no other confirmations yet) that Marian Hossa is going to the Pens!

No TSN yet- but holy crap if this is the case- I'm thinking Waddell would want a JStaal (at the very least)
I like Jordan in Pittsburgh better then in ATL

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I'm most stunned by the Huet thing, so far! Montreal was my black horse playoff contender this year!! They gotta be getting something else, you can't go into the playoffs (when you should have a decent shot) with questions in goal.

[livinthedream]

Sportsnet is reporting Hal Gill to the Penguins, for a 2nd and 5th pick.

[caneshockeychick]

Not much time left...let's see, how many players can be traded in the next 13 minutes? :lol:

[puck_it]

it'll keep going til about 5... even though the deadline is 3. just a paperwork backlog.

[MeanGene]

Wonder if they will get Whitney for Hossa?

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

TSN reports St. Louis Blue Christian Backman to Rangers for a 4th.

[Captain Slack]

Christian Backman to the Rangers. Blues get a 4th.

[Captain Slack]

Looks like if Hossa moves, we're not hear about it until after the deadline.

[puck_it]

Gill to pens for a 2nd round and 5th round pick

Backman to rangers for 4th rounder

[Captain Slack]

TSN is confirming the Hal Gill to Pittsburgh trade.

[LostTexan]

Hossa to Pittsburgh sounds like Atlanta is getting a bunch back (a couple of first rounders - last year and this maybe)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hossa to Pittsburgh for Esposito, Armstrong and Christensen.

[MeanGene]

Sorry, I meant Ryan Malone.

[KaniacFever]

That punk Armstrong in our division now, urgh

Wonder what Monteral gonna do now, weren't they the front runners for the longest time.

[SoCalcaniac]

Wow - Hossa to PITT and for Esposito, Christensen and Colby Armstrong. DAMN.

[nccanes]

Dang - that's a pretty smart move for ATL I'd say. One of my kids loves Armstrong (for some reason) so he'll be happy to see him more often.

Staal survived.

[MeanGene]

DuPuis went with Hossa.

[puck_it]

esposito is in there

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Hossa to Pittsburgh for Esposito, Armstrong and Christensen.


All my Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Penguins (the team I followed when I lived in Scranton, PA)are going away. :cry::cry::cry:

[CzechIt]

:crazy:I heard that too on Xm as they were going to the break.:crazy:

[Guyute]

That's a big move.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

STUPID for Pitt. IMO.

I love Armstrong, dammit, and he went to that punk team.

[puck_it]

Dang - that's a pretty smart move for ATL I'd say. One of my kids loves Armstrong (for some reason) so he'll be happy to see him more often.

Staal survived.

Trevor Letowski is shaking in his boots.

[Captain Slack]

Habs fans have to be SCREAMING over this.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Atlanta is getting a first round pick, too?!?? Geebus!

[ButtersSaysNo]

Anyone think Habs got rid of Huet thinking they were going to get Hossa and one of the Thrashers goalies?

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Habs fans have to be SCREAMING over this.

I would like to read some excerpts for their boards if anyone has the time.

[livinthedream]

....the Pens haven't made any trades yet, have they?

See what I started? :lol:

[nccanes]

I'm sure that 2nd round pick and lack of Huet will help them in the post season. :evil:

[SoCalcaniac]

ATL did very well- Christensen and Armstrong are NOW players- with all these kids in PIT they're in a numbers game- and Esposito is the only non roster player and they have been saying he'd likely make the Pens next year. Hmmm. And thank God they didn't give away Jordan. I personally don't think that Shero would be that dumb and Jordan was probably never in 'play', but you never know.

Well, Thrasher fans should be pleased. These guys can play and they'll get serious minutes in ATL and they know the Recchin ball. :lol:


And I'm totally scratching my head at MTL- what did they just do??

[puck_it]

damn. pittsburgh got F*CKED

[fightingsioux]

I love Armstrong as well. He just seems to have fun and play hard at the same time.

Dang no one wants Esposito. Drops on draft day, doesn't make Jr Canadian National team.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

They have to have been thinking they were getting SOME goalie.

If I were a Habs fan, I'd be writhing in pain. My god. Seems to me like they just blew their post-season hopes out their arse.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Pittsburgh is going for it this year. I would say, at least for this year, they are the team to beat in the East.

[LostTexan]

Looks like Pittsburgh is going to make a run for it this year. And I don't like the idea of Atlanta getting better in the future.



BTW: It's really been fun watching this TradeCentre feed of TSN with all of the different guys getting info in on their blackberries live and relaying it to us.

[nccanes]

Atlanta is getting a first round pick, too?!?? Geebus!

TSN's tracker doesn't say a pick. Isn't the "first round pick" = Esposito?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

My TV screen on TSN right now says "Breaking Trade: Hossa & Dupuis traded to Penguins for Christensen, Armstrong, Esposito and 1st Round Pick"


And, from TSN.ca's front page right now:

The Atlanta Thrashers have traded sniper Marian Hossa and winger Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for prospect Angelo Esposito, forwards Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen and a first-round pick.

[MeanGene]

I would like to read some excerpts for their boards if anyone has the time.

Here you go.

http://forum.canadiens.com/index.php?showtopic=18880

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Chris Simon to Minnesota for 6th round pick.

[puck_it]

FANTASTIC, now we have to play that monkey again.

[SoCalcaniac]

BTW: It's really been fun watching this TradeCentre feed of TSN with all of the different guys getting info in on their blackberries live and relaying it to us.

Yeah, I was thrilled when NHL Network announced that they'd be showing Tradecentre- after watching it online for the last couple years, it's nice to have it on the TV- with Gord, B-Mac and Darren Dreger and the Crackberry frenzy that comes with them. :lol: But hey, they are real insiders unlike that faux insider with the website.

[caniac97]

The Atlanta Thrashers have traded sniper Marian Hossa and winger Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for prospect Angelo Esposito, forwards Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen and a first-round pick.

[nccanes]

Hmmm. The tracker still just has the players listed, no pick.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

AGAIN!??!? ;)

[RangersCanesFan]

F'ing Pittsburgh.

They believe they can win it this year.

I'm shocked at Montreal. They may have sunk themselves.

Also surprised Boston didn't make any moves.

Though, only teams in the East that appear to have "given up" are Toronto and Tampa.

[KaniacFever]

Brad Stuart to Detroit for a 2nd and 4th round pick

[MeanGene]

If Colorado misses the playoffs, they are paying Forsburg at least $60K per game.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Montoya and Marcel Hossa to Phoenix for Josh Gratton and a few other players I didn't catch. No big names, though.


Chad Kilger to Panthers! For 3rd round pick.

[KaniacFever]

Toronto just traded Chad Kilger to Florida.

Why didn't they just do this and the Belak deal together.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Marc-Andre Bergeron to Ducks for 3rd round pick.

[caveman]

wow. hope we don't play Pittsburgh again this year.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/teams/schedule?team=pit

whew. they do get atlanta and washington once each, though.

[SoCalcaniac]

Montoya and Marcel Hossa to Phoenix for Josh Gratton.

You know when Don Maloney took that GM job in Phoenix and he was just so high on Montoya he was gonna find a way to get him back, lol. This will definitely give Montoya a chance to at least play in PHX, probably back up Bryzgalov and then take over in couple years.

[Captain Slack]

Probably right, SoCal. He wasn't going anywhere in NY.

[RangersCanesFan]

You know when Don Maloney took that GM job in Phoenix and he was just so high on Montoya he was gonna find a way to get him back, lol. This will definitely give Montoya a chance to at least play in PHX, probably back up Bryzgalov and then take over in couple years.

Also helped us clear some dead weight in Hossa, and allows Montoya an opportunity in the NHL. Probably also helps with depth in Hartford.

[Captain Slack]

Ducks have acquired JS Aubin from the Kings for the 7th rounder.

[aldamon]

My TV screen on TSN right now says "Breaking Trade: Hossa & Dupuis traded to Penguins for Christensen, Armstrong, Esposito and 1st Round Pick"

Holy crap.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

TSN is pissing me off now. Everytime someone starts to say something about our trade, someone else either cracks a joke or someone interrupts with some BS stat like "There have been 21 trades so far today."

[KaniacFever]

TSN is pissing me off now. Everytime someone starts to say something about our trade, someone else either cracks a joke or someone interrupts with some BS stat like "There have been 21 trades so far today."

Samehere. At times I've about thrown the headphones. They are pissing me off. That's ok though, let them continue to think that Brind'Amour is the only guy on the team.


EDIT: Wow, TSN reporting that Monteral says they are done and not doing anything else. Habs fans must be going crazy giving up Huet for a 2nd rd pick.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Jan Hlavac to the Preds for a 7th round pick.

[Mona2006]

Is TB going to have enough players to play a game? :crazy:

[SoCalcaniac]

Yeah Mona, they'll just call up all their young kids from Norfolk. Plus they can play Pinhead, TLT and Boyle for 30 minutes a game....;):lol:

[Canesluver]

Who's "Pinhead?" I forget.

[Mona2006]

Yeah Mona, they'll just call up all their young kids from Norfolk. Plus they can play Pinhead, TLT and Boyle for 30 minutes a game....;):lol:

Don't those three always play 30 minutes a game? They seem to..they are the only ones that matter. I hope Richards had a few FYs before he left. :lol:

[Mona2006]

Who's "Pinhead?" I forget.

Our handsome Vinny. :sick::hurl:

[LostTexan]

The Toronto media is :deadhorse: in the Cliff Fletcher press conference. I keep hearing "no trade clause" "do you think you could have gotten a lot for Sundin" "how far back did not being able to trade Sundin set you" :deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse:

[aldamon]

I don't think it's Toronto's year. :lol:

[SoCalcaniac]

Good gosh Toronto is so the center of the universe. This Fletcher thing is too damn much.:lol: On and on and on it goes.

You gotta give it to the old guy- he sure did light up JFJ and the players who weren't willing to waive the NTC (Kubina apparently) and there was "NO interest" in Brian McCabe he just let it rip, lol. and then he takes a shot at Ferguson Jr for giving out all these NTC's. It's all so hilarious.

Oooh now the Canadiens are scheduled for a presser at 5:30 est. I hate that I'll miss it....

EDIT- this is hilarious- the TradeCentre "Insiders" Cox, Simmons, Dave Hodge and Michael Farber- they are wringing their hands over this 5-Leafs have decided they can live with losing- bit- Damien Cox just called it some dysfunctional Leaf Stockholm Syndrome!! OMFG.

I wish, wish, wish we could have TSN down here, this stuff is so awesome.

[caveman]

I look for contracts that include NTC's except for in their final year "real soon now".

[apolinar]

Chicago's list of availables:



Per B McKenzie

ruutu!
At officially 8:26am yesterday, I was hoping we got Ruutu.

After the game last night, I'm still glad I made the call. I crapped my pants when I saw JR actually went after him. This guy has hurricane all over him with his loyalty and lockerroom qualities.

I've been following that boy since his younger days, got his rookie card. He never panned in Chicago with all the injuries, but this is his samsonov time. Last night he showed he is an NHL superstar, just needed a place to play where they didn't think he had osteogenesis imperfecta. Let him hit and he will. Let him make plays and he thinks way above the game. I hope this enthusiasm lasts for a while. Hate that we lost ladd but Ruutu was in the same place in Chicago as ladd was with the canes. Too many injuries to trust he could contribute as well. Both had Limited time due to multiple injuries, so the swap was perfect for their careers. Keep it up Ruutu!

[Canesluver]

I crapped my pants ....

TMI!!! TMI!!!!

The only thing worse?!!!! To crap your pants, and then drive off the road!!! :laugh:

[puck_it]

Pens definitely lost out on that Hossa trade. He's out already with a sprained MCL :beatup:

[Captain Slack]

Pens definitely lost out on that Hossa trade. He's out already with a sprained MCL :beatup:

http://images.google.com/url?q=http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/en_easyart/lg/7/1/The-Simpsons---D-oh--Mini-Posters-71133.jpg&usg=AFQjCNGdGUhLxwlztDbsca-K9lfFFQP87w

[livinthedream]

:eek2:

[puckin_A]

Hossa is injured.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230837&hubname=nhl

[puck_it]

i.. um... yeah :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I'm sorry....am I a terrible person if I'm laughing right now? :beatup:

[puck_it]

thats why in my original post i went with :beatup: instead of :lol:... i was really thinking :lol:

[livinthedream]

Y'all are mean. Okay, okay, it is funny in sort of a sad way. I wasn't happy about that trade in the first place so I'm definitely not happy about it now.

Anyhow.....in other "how'd they do" news, Brad Richards had 5 assists tonight.

[Canesluver]

I'm sorry....am I a terrible person if I'm laughing right now? :beatup:

OH.... yes.... you're..... just........awf......

Oh, hell--- I just can't say that with a straight face!! :lol:

This is me:

Hossa has a boo-bo!! Hossa has a boo-boo!! :jig:

[Mona2006]

Good grief.. maybe JR "entertained" the idea of bringing Hossa here and even the idea of him being a Cane made him get hurt? :crazy::)

[VandyCane]

Well according to TSN it isn't that bad:

''It's bad news, but it's also good news because I didn't know what to expect and it's a first-degree MCL and it should be better within hopefully a week,'' he said.
Oh well.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Psh. Even my ankle sprain is 2nd degree.

[livinthedream]

Huet pitches a shutout with his new team, and with 3 minutes remaining Donald Brashear puts the icing of frustration on the Brodeur cake as the Caps win 4-0.

Caps are now 3 points behind us with two games in hand.

[Mona2006]

Great news. Now last night makes me even more pissed. :mad:

[SoCalcaniac]

Huet (hue-ay or HooET? enough already) played a solid game and the high and mighty Devils and Princess Marty did nothing, which is why we can't rely on anyone but ourselves to continue to keep our distance from the Caps.

We bombed it last night, tomorrow we SHOULD NOT make the same mistake; if we do, then shame on us.

and oh, for those paying attention to the other teams and what they're doing- The Caps play the woeful Leafs in TO tommorow night- now ya'll know we can't count on the Laffs to do much of anything for anyone, so again, it's up to us to do what we need to do so we don't need to worry about people who are chasing us. ;)

[Kat]

Thankfully, the Leafs did the job anyhow! :)

I hear they have been turning it around a bit as of late.