Category Archives: Trade Rumors
Hamonic-for-Trouba swap not likely
Despite all the chatter, my understanding is #Isles have zero interest in a Hamonic-for-Trouba swap — now or in the summer.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) February 12, 2016
Dan Hamhuis, Russell and Edmonton’s Justin Schultz are top d available
The focus has been on Travis Hamonic of the New York Islanders since his summer trade request became public in November, but GM Garth Snow does not seem to be in any hurry to fulfill Hamonic’s desire to land with a Western Canadian team. A deal for Hamonic may have to wait until the summer with the Islanders gearing up for a playoff run.
That leaves Vancouver’s Dan Hamhuis, Calgary’s Kris Russell and Edmonton’s Justin Schultz as the next echelon of available defencemen on the market.
http://www.tsn.ca/trade-deadline-who-is-the-next-domino-to-fall-1.435923
Ottawa Senators have talked with Lightning about Drouin, but price too high for now
The Senators are interested in Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin, but only if the price is right.
Kings ‘may now turn their attention’ to Ladd
Ladd’s currently in the last of a five-year, $22 million deal with a $4.4M cap hit and, per TSN senior correspondent Gary Lawless, is seeking a six-year extension “with an average annual value north of $6 million.”
Are the Leafs looking to flip Michalek?
Leafs wanted Michalek in deal. Must have a team interested in his services. 2nd round pick? Tampa or Montreal?
— Shawn Simpson (@TSNSimmer) February 9, 2016
Vrbata good as gone?
Contending teams looking to pick up some scoring potential (we see you, Nashville and Minnesota) will no doubt be kicking tires on Vancouver Canucks winger Radim Vrbata, whose contract expires this summer.
A 30-goal man last season, the veteran’s production has dipped (11 goals and 11 assists through 50 games) and coach Willie Desjardins hopes new linemates (Derek Dorsett and Brandon Sutter) can get him going. He’s scored just one goal in his past 17 outings, and the consensus is he’d fetch no more than a second-round pick if/when he’s shopped.
GM Jim Benning maintains that the playoffs are still the priority this season, but let’s be real; the Canucks sit five points behind Anaheim for the final spot in the Pacific, and the Ducks have a game in hand. Plus, Vancouver will have to leapfrog Arizona as well.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-trade-rumours-roundup-radim-vrbata-vancouver-canucks-andrew-ladd-keith-yandle-lucic-dion-phaneuf-maple-leafs/
Clock is ticking on Justin Schultz in Edmonton
Nothing imminent as far as I can tell, but the clock is ticking on Justin Schultz in Edmonton. Like Cowen with Ottawa, it is time for both the player and organization. A deal will happen, it’s just a question of when.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-whats-behind-crosbys-scoring-surge/
Trade clears hurdle for possible Stamkos pursuit
“This is a transaction that wasn’t for today,” Lamoriello said. “This gives us the opportunity to do things.”
It paves the road for the Maple Leafs to go after Stamkos on July 1, should he hit the market, without any financial or salary cap barriers.
The most appealing defenders available at the deadline are likely to be Keith Yandle and Dan Hamhuis
And with Byfuglien off the market, the most appealing defenders available at the deadline are likely to be Keith Yandle and Dan Hamhuis.
Did Plekanec ask for a trade?
There was a rumour this week that Plekanec asked for a trade. Plekanec laughed when @GagnonFrancois and I asked him saying he did not.
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) February 6, 2016
Vrbata knows he’s trade material, tries to focus on scoring for Canucks
Vrbata, 34, and Dan Hamhuis, 33, are prime UFA assets and a team in contention would covet a quick-shot winger to augment its offence, while the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins are among many seeking a proven top-four defenceman. And with the level of desperation heightened at the deadline, the Canucks would do backflips if Vrbata could command a high draft pick or prospect.
Leafs get ready to rearrange the roster
The prices have been set. Calls are being made. The other shoe could drop at any time.
“You never know,” Lamoriello said. “In your mind you have something you’d like to see transpire. Then you just have to see where it goes from there. If there was anything imminent, it would be done. That’s the best way to approach it. It’s no different for anybody. It just depends on the guys somebody is looking for.”
Defense, Marleau hot topics as Sharks approach trade deadline
If the Sharks are to make a big move, it will almost certainly involve Patrick Marleau. The 36-year-old forward’s agent has reportedly been exploring options for Marleau, who earlier in the season was willing to accept a trade to either the Kings, Ducks or Rangers. New York, in particular, has been scouting the Sharks frequently in recent weeks.
When asked on Friday in Nashville if he expected to be with the Sharks after the deadline, Marleau replied: “I just worry about playing.”
http://www.csnbayarea.com/sharks/defense-depth-marleau-hot-topics-sharks-approach-trade-deadline