Colorado ready to sell, sell, sell

February 27, 2017   Colorado Avalanche     No comments

It still might come down to which young defenseman — or defensemen — the Carolina Hurricanes ultimately are willing to include in a package for Duchene. Go too far down the Hurricanes’ organizational list, and it’s a setup for failure. It’s remains doubtful the ‘Canes will agree to part with Erie High grad Jaccob Slavin, but that still should be the goal … as a start.

Beyond that, the Avalanche will continue its attempt to unload — or, to put it more nicely, find an immediate new home for — its pending veteran unrestricted free agents. From the current roster, that list starts with, most notably, Jarome Iginla, but also includes Fedor Tyutin, John Mitchell, Rene Bourque, Cody Goloubef and Jeremy Smith.

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/25/avalanche-journal-colorado-home-game/

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Doan not happy with the Hanzal trade

February 27, 2017   Arizona Coyotes     No comments

Arizona Coyotes veteran forward Shane Doan has been hesitant of a trade away from the only franchise he’s ever played for leading up to Wednesday’s Trade Deadline, and has yet to waive his no-trade clause.

But the 40-year-old wasn’t happy with the team trading Martin Hanzal over the weekend, fueling speculation he could be more open to a trade this week.

http://www.tsn.ca/countdown-to-tradecentre-doan-upset-over-hanzal-trade-fueling-speculation-1.681912

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Burrows would likely waive his no trade clause

February 26, 2017   Vancouver Canucks     No comments

After the Canucks’ 4-1 loss to the Sharks, winger Alex Burrows appeared on Hockey Night in Canada’s After Hours segment with Cassie Campbell and Scott Oake.

The first question was very specific: “have you waived your no trade clause?”

Burrows didn’t shy away. He said he and GM Jim Benning had a frank chat a week or so ago. Burrows didn’t want to get into details but he admitted he still wants to win and he wants to be a playoff player. He also mentioned the challenge of having a young family and the stresses being away from his kids places on them, implying there were very specific circumstances he would consider if a trade were to materialize.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks+2017+trade+deadline+tracker/12986923/story.html

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The price to trade for pending free agent defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk is too high

February 26, 2017   St. Louis Blues     No comments

The price to trade for pending free agent defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk is too high. The price to sign him long term is even more expensive … Have to wonder a little about Shattenkirk when he had a chance to play for a contending roster in Tampa Bay for $6 million a year over seven years and he turned it down. Never mind where the Lightning are now: A defence with Viktor Hedman, Anton Stralman and Shattenkirk would be Blackhawks-like … Asked a Leafs front office man what to expect from Toronto on trade deadline day: “A lot of phone calls,” he said, “probably no trades.”

http://www.torontosun.com/2017/02/25/leafs-joffrey-lupul-goes-quietly-has-likely-played-his-last-game

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Could the Rangers go after Hansen?

February 26, 2017   New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks     No comments

The Rangers have gone big at each of the past four deadlines, trading three first-rounders, four second-rounders, a world-class sniper (Marian Gaborik), a captain on an expiring contract (Ryan Callahan) and two prospects (Anthony Duclair and Aleksi Saarela) for Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett, Ryane Clowe, Marty St. Louis, Keith Yandle and Eric Staal. (John Moore came and went in separate transactions.)

And even as Gorton seeks help both on defense and up front (Vancouver’s Jannik Hansen, anyone?), a sellers’ market in which renting Dallas’ Patrick Eaves somehow cost Anaheim a second-rounder that could become a first, portends a low-drama deadline on Broadway.

http://nypost.com/2017/02/25/everyone-is-talking-with-rangers-about-a-j-t-miller-trade/

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What will the Pens do with Fleury?

February 23, 2017   Pittsburgh Penguins     No comments

Jim Rutherford still has not pulled the trigger on a deal involving Marc-Andre Fleury, which will need to happen before the summer’s expansion draft.

“My very strong sense right now is that the preference of the Pittsburgh Penguins at this moment in time is to not trade Marc-Andre Fleury by the deadline,” said McKenzie. “That in a perfect world, they would like to go back into the playoffs with both Marc-Andre Fleury and Matt Murray –to have that strong tandem to give them their best possible shot at winning the Stanley Cup.

“Now, what could change between now and the deadline? Well, No. 1 they have to assess the mindset and the attitude of Marc-Andre Fleury. With Matt Murray continuing to be the No. 1 goaltender, how if Fleury going to react. Does that become a negative or a distraction at some point. They’ve got to get a read on that.

http://www.fanragsports.com/nhl/mckenzie-shares-latest-trade-deadline-sentiments/

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Penguins looking for defense

February 23, 2017   Pittsburgh Penguins     No comments

In the longer term, Jim Rutherford has to go get a couple of defensemen before the trade deadline in a week.

That’s not a revelation. He might have done that even if nobody got hurt. He knows how quickly a couple of injuries can wreck a team’s blue line. He’s not going to get caught shorthanded.

The only question is whether we’re talking about a draft-pick-for-a-rental type deal or a bigger move involving more players with significant cap hits. My guess is the former, since there are so many moving pieces involved with making the latter work, but you could go broke trying to bet on what Rutherford’s going to do at times in his career. This is no different.
Read more: http://blog.triblive.com/chipped-ice/2017/02/22/aftermath-pens-beat-canes/#ixzz4ZWRtTLLR

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Flames would like to add another forward

February 22, 2017   Calgary Flames     No comments

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Tallon: Panthers may seek ‘something just to give us a spark’ via trade

February 21, 2017   Florida Panthers     No comments

With only nine days until the March 1 NHL trade deadline though, what is the mindset of this team?

“If we have a good week, we’re going to probably maintain and look and see what’s available,” said president of hockey operations Dale Tallon during a Monday afternoon appearance on Toronto’s Sportsnet 590. “We’re not going to give up much off our roster to chase something. We do have some picks and prospects, but we’re not going to see many changes on our roster.

“So if it’s a deal there that’s a short-term kind of quick fix thing, we might look at that as well. But obviously we prefer to be buying. I think that’s what’s going to happen.

http://www.fanragsports.com/news/tallon-panthers-may-seek-something-just-give-us-spark-via-trade/

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Talks between Boston and Colorado stalled.

February 21, 2017   Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche     No comments

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Burrows, Miller and Hansen up for trade

February 21, 2017   Vancouver Canucks     No comments

Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province believes the Canucks have three marketable assests ahead of the trade deadline. Those players are; forwards Alex Burrows and Jannick Hansen, and goaltender Ryan Miller. Burrows and Miller are both playing on expiring contracts, while Hansen is signed through next season at a cap hit of $2.5 million.

The Canucks may be forced to move Hansen in order to avoid leaving him unprotected in the Las Vegas expansion draft. Linden admitted to TSN 1040 earlier this month that if his roster remained in its current state, one of , Sven Baerstchi and Hansen would likely be left available for the Golden Knights.

http://www.tsn.ca/countdown-to-tradecentre-three-marketable-canucks-1.676979

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Leafs, Jackets and Oilers interested in Boyle

February 20, 2017   Colombus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs     No comments

Brian, 32, could be in his final week in a Lightning uniform, depending on how things develop at the March 1 trade deadline.

Boyle, who can be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is drawing interest from several teams looking for a versatile veteran for a playoff push.

The Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets (with Boyle’s former Rangers coach, John Tortorella) are reportedly among the suitors. So are the Oilers, which the Lightning hosts Tuesday.

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/brian-boyle-target-of-trade-rumors-wants-to-stay-with-lightning/2313751

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Francis: Flames devoid of a quality fourth defenceman

February 20, 2017   Calgary Flames     No comments

Understandably, a Dennis Wideman demotion doesn’t attract the same sort of front-page attention as Johnny Gaudreau’s.

It is, however, representative of one of the biggest problems the Calgary Flames have faced all season long.

This team is devoid of a quality no. 4 defenceman.

It’s part of the reason T.J. Brodie has struggled to regain the scoring touch and effectiveness he enjoyed last year while he was paired on the top line with Mark Giordano.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2017/02/15/francis-flames-devoid-of-a-quality-fourth-defenceman

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