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Rumor Roundup: Civil unrest

Rumor Roundup: Civil unrest

by Lyle Richardson - March 11, 2010 10:10 AM EST

More moves in store for the Blue Jackets? Some insurance for the Senators? Moore headed for free agency again?
Heading toward a disappointing finish to this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets got a head start on rebuilding for 2010-11 by shipping out forwards Raffi Torres and Fredrik Modin along with blueliner Milan Jurcina at the trade deadline.


Rumor Roundup: Summer dreams

Rumor Roundup: Summer dreams

by Lyle Richardson - March 8, 2010 11:40 AM EST

Will Kaberle go or stay in the off-season? Frolov out of L.A.? No interest in Kozlov? Schneider ready to move on?
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t move defenseman Tomas Kaberle at the trade deadline, leading to the inevitable speculation he’ll be traded this summer during a two-month window in his contract that allows the Leafs to move him without his consent.


Rumor Roundup: Deadline leftovers

Rumor Roundup: Deadline leftovers

by Lyle Richardson - March 4, 2010 12:50 PM EST

A rundown of the deals that didn't take place and some that still may be in the works this summer.
With the NHL’s 2010 trade deadline now history, there are a considerable number of notable players who had been mentioned as trade deadline bait, but didn’t move – and several teams expected to be major dealers at the deadline that did little or nothing.


Rumor Roundup: Deadline looms

Rumor Roundup: Deadline looms

by Lyle Richardson - March 1, 2010 11:45 AM EST

Kozlov wants out of Altanta; No fire sale in Florida; Vokoun to Chicago?; Versteeg available?; and more.
Add veteran left winger Slava Kozlov to the list of Atlanta Thrashers willing to play elsewhere by the March 3 trade deadline. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday Kozlov’s agent approached Thrashers GM Don Waddell prior to the Olympic break to inform him the Russian wanted a trade due to a lack of playing time and would waive his no-trade clause to go to a playoff contender.


Rumor Roundup: Tom a Hawk?

Rumor Roundup: Tom a Hawk?

by Lyle Richardson - February 25, 2010 12:25 PM EST

Vokoun an option for Chicago? Senators shopping for a defenseman? And the latest on Emery.
The Chicago Blackhawks goaltending situation remains a hot topic during the NHL’s Olympic break. NBC hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick recently told a Chicago radio show Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak would be better equipped than Cristobal Huet or Antti Niemi to carry the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup.


Rumor Roundup: New England claim chatter

Rumor Roundup: New England claim chatter

by Lyle Richardson - February 22, 2010 11:58 AM EST

B's interested in bolstering blueline by dealing Ryder? Blackhawks goalie hunting? Pens searching for scoring depth?
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has reportedly been busy during the Olympic break shopping around for a post-Olympic, pre-deadline deal. CSNNE.


Rumor Roundup: Off Broadway

Rumor Roundup: Off Broadway

by Lyle Richardson - February 18, 2010 11:40 AM EST

In the rumor mill: Will Souray head to New York?; Why the Devils aren't done; and more.
A lack of salary cap space could prove a significant hindrance to New York Rangers GM Glen Sather’s efforts to bolster his roster at the March 3 trade deadline.


Rumor Roundup: Cat trade fever

Rumor Roundup: Cat trade fever

by Lyle Richardson - February 15, 2010 10:35 AM EST

The latest on the Panthers blow-up; available goalies; Carolina moves; and Tampa's future.
The Florida Panthers recent losing skid has not only put their playoff hopes in jeopardy for another year, but apparently was enough for their owners to decide it was time to give GM Randy Sexton the green light to make changes.


Rumor Roundup: Dallas dealings

Rumor Roundup: Dallas dealings

by Lyle Richardson - February 11, 2010 11:05 AM EST

Marty Turco likely on the move; the latest on Halak and Price; and why it will be difficult to move Tim Thomas.
The Dallas Stars acquisition of goaltender Kari Lehtonen from the Atlanta Thrashers is a clear indicator Marty Turco’s days with the Stars are numbered.


Rumor Roundup: Pony rides?

Rumor Roundup: Pony rides?

by Lyle Richardson - February 8, 2010 11:15 AM EST

Ponikarovsky next out of T.O.? Bruins shopping Thomas? Souray's wishlist; Chicago in search of 'D'?; and more.
Another wave of trades by the Toronto Maple Leafs is expected to come soon with left winger Alexei Ponikarovsky likely to be swept out of town.


Rumor Roundup: Kovalchuk close

Rumor Roundup: Kovalchuk close

by Lyle Richardson - February 4, 2010 11:35 AM EST

The latest on possible destinations for the Russian star, plus what might be next in Calgary's restructuring.
Ilya Kovalchuk’s days as a Thrasher appear to be numbered as GM Don Waddell informed the winger Wednesday to expect a trade in a matter of days.


Rumor Roundup: Saving Bobby Ryan

Rumor Roundup: Saving Bobby Ryan

by Lyle Richardson - February 1, 2010 12:50 PM EST

Expect Ryan to re-sign... More on the Kovalchuk watch... Future in Vinny's hands... Whitney sought-after... and more.
Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray was a very busy man this past weekend, re-signing goaltender Jonas Hiller to a four-year, $18-million contract extension and freeing up some cap space for next season by shipping former starter J-S Giguere to Toronto in exchange for backup goalie Vesa Toskala and veteran winger Jason Blake.


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