AN HOUR LEFT!!

Ok will we see a bunch of deals during the last hour? Here are the deals since Noon:

Bryan Allen To Carolina. Panthers get Sergei Samsonov...

Phoenix Sent Scottie Upshall and Sami Lepisto to Columbus for Rostislav Klesla and Dane Byers.

Shawn Belle to to Colorado. Edmonton gets Kevin Montgomery.

Chris Campoli To Ottawa for Ryan Poultny and A Second Rounder

Brad Winchester To Ducks For 3rd Rounder

Jason Arnott To Caps?

Dustin Penner Teubert, 1st Rounder and 3rd rounder

JM LILES

Toronto is out of the race. A Buffalo source says they will make a push to get him closer to the 3pm deadline.
Hawks

Blackhawks close to deal for D...

Canucks
Barret Jackman in play with Canucks.

Arnott

One source told me Arnott doesn't want to be dealt to Montreal and he wants to go To Washington. He also said that The Caps may not have much interesst in him.

JP DUMONT
Habs Have Interest in Him right now. May easily become a Hab Today. They are interested in Andrei Kostitsyn, but the Canadiens also want Ryan Ellis.

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More Rumors With A Few Hours Left

Ok So Here is the only OFFICIAL deal so far....


Thrashers Get Radek Dvorak and a 5th rounder for Niclas Bergfors and Patrick Rissmiller.

Dennis Wideman To Caps for Jake Haswirth and third round pick in 2011



Spezza....

Ottawa is taking calls on their best player.

Konopka.....

It's a matter of time  Anaheim will trade for him. It will mean the Ducks officialy become a Boxing League.

Smid.....

He's the most wanted D Right Now.

Hemsky......

Eric Duhatschek stated that the package for Ales Hemsky would have to include Wayne Simmonds, a 1st and a prospect.

Richards.....

To Rangers is very close. It may include sending Del Zotto and Dubinsky to Dallas.

Arnott......

Montreal and New Jersey may be close....

Weiss....

Very Unlikely hes traded.

Kadri....

According to Howard Berger,  "Kadri possibly in play, but only as part of package for true No. 1 centre. Same with first-rounders."

Oduya.........

Montreal looks like the leading team.


Wild, Flyers

Minnesota Wild forwards Chuck Kobasew or Andrew Brunette could be on the Flyers radar


Update Around 2

Arnott Leaving Jersey? Dumont Leaving Nashville?

Chris Phillips......

Ottawa is still trying to get contract done.... If nothing happens by the end of tonight, expect him to be dealt.

Montreal........

It was believed JP Dumont would be traded to the Canadiens for Andrei Kostitsyn.... So far nothing but I think Montreal would want more in return, like Ryan Ellis. With no interest in Phillips anymore, the Canadiens are still searching for a D. Klesa from Columbus and Bogosian from Atlanta come to mind.


Clarke MacArthur.......

Nashville seems very interested.... I think Dumont and Ellis may go through... If no deal is done tonight, he will most likely be done.

Brad Richards........

It's all over the place

JM Liles........

Rangers are now in the hunt, which is odd. They got McCabe yesterday.

Update: Liles is willing to waive his NTC to join The Blue Jackets, who, yesterday, said the had too many Defenceman.

Kings.......

Most likely done according to Kings source. But.... You never know.

Arnott.....

He wants out. But who will take him?

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Seabrook Signs Extension; 24 Hours Until Deadline

Today Brent Seabrook signed a 5 year deal, worth $29m. There was speculation he would be traded. Even though that's still not out of the question, it's highly unlikely now.

Brad Richards.......

The Kings seem pretty serious about getting him. I'm thinking if Hemsky is not traded there, it's Richards. He can give the immediate help. He has won a cup before so he should be able to mentor the younger players, while Also scoring. Rangers are talking to Stars but not much is going on.

Zach Bogosian.........

The Islanders, Habs, Pens and Leafs seem like the teams interested. The Islanders have a very week D core and is looking at trading Rob Schremp. The Habs main defense are injured, and are no longer going after Chris Phillips. The Pens and Leafs have lost their top D to trades, so they are looking for some support.

Jason Arnott.........

80% chance he's dealt. I've heard Philly, Montreal, Pittsburgh and Caps have some interest, but if Zheredev is traded, he will more likely be sent to Philly. BUT... The Flyers will need to make some cap room. JVR Was sent down.

Chris Neil.....

Montreal seems to be the favorite. Trade Tom Pyatt for him.

JP Dumont......

Dumont is scratched for today's game and says he's willing to waive his NTC to go to Montreal.....

Ales Hemsky.....

I'm hearing him to Rangers for Dubinsky and Del Zoto. If they get that chance, do it.

Dustin Penner........

The Wild seem like the favorite here. Chuck Kobasaw and A third rounder being rumored to be heading to the Oil.

That's it. For now.

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McCabe To Rangers; Plus More Rumors

Bryan McCabe Is Now A Ranger.

Today McCabe was traded to The New York Rangers for Tim Kennedy And A Third Rounder. Nice pickup for the team that just lost Marc Staal.

Some Rumors:

Vokoun

The Flyers are said to still be interested in obtaining a veteran goaltender and are looking at Florida's Tomas Vokoun. They need someone to Solidify their Playoff Chances. I haven't heard anything about Jean-Sebastien Giguere heading south, but I think he would fit in their better, but that all depends on if Bobrovsky makes a serious push to the Finals.

MacArthur

Im now wondering if Clark MacArthur and the Maple Leafs can reach a compromise on a new contract before the trade deadline. It would be interesting to see what he's worth. He may also be traded, but that may end up killing the Leafs unless they get a good return.

Hemsky

If Hemsky is traded, it will likely be part of a deal that brings Prospects to Edmonton. Ryan Ellis and a second Rounder from Nashville comes to mind. Edmonton would get Defense it needs. Ellis is a great young D with an amazing offensive ability. Nashville then gets a scorer they have been searching for since they joined the league. Oliver Ekman-Larsson from Phoenix may also be shipped over for Hemsky.

Montreal

There are rumors the Habs have interest in Klesla, however I am still hearing they are willing to wait and see if the Senators and Phillips can get their deal done. If they can't Montreal will push fully for Phillips. Klesa has had alot of injuries in the past, something the Habs NEED to avoid.

More Toronto Related News

Toronto is still looking at Stephen Weiss. They have picks available for trade. Other forwards they have interest in are Dustin Penner, Paul Stastny, Niclas Bergfors and Andy McDonald. Some D Are Jackman, Liles and Foster.

Richards

Apparently, if Richards is traded, it's tonight. L.A is looking at him closely. If So, No Hemsky. Richards would be a good fit in L.A, with Kopitar and Brown.

Columbus

With picking up Craig Rivet, the Blue Jackets have too much D. This is why Klesa will be a good fit In Montreal....or anywhere else.

Not My Last Update For Sure

Waiver News; Plus LOTS More Trade Rumors

Chris Phillips Seems to Be a Popular name this Season.

Either every team is going to make a deal or they just hate all their players.

Here are todays Waiver News:

 Brett Carson (CAR), Jason Jaffray (ANA), D.J.King (WAS), Nathan Lawson (NYI), Rob Schremp (NYI), Pascal Leclaire (OTT) Ty Conklin (STL), Curtis McElhinney (TB), Tim Stapleton (ATL).  Guys who cleared waivers: Newbury (NYR), Commodore (CBJ, re-entry), Ford (WAS), Belak (NSH). Players claimed on waivers: Sturm, from L.A. to WAS; Rivet, from BUF to CBJ on re-entry, Boynton (from CHI to PHI)
Wow.... 

Im hearing Marty Reasoner may be heading to Vancouver. They have lots of interest in him.

Per Nick Kypreos' tweet this morning, McCabe is willing to waive his NMC to go to Broadway.

San Jose Has Been Looking At Chris Campoli. Ottawa is probably not willing to trade him unless a good offer comes out as the Sens are just trading away key players for nothing (AKA Alex Kovalev for a seventh Rounder).

I don't think the Leafs will get JM Liles. If they wanted him they would have gotten him already. They are looking at 2003 Calder Trophy winner Barret Jackman. McArthur has been in a lot of Trade speculation this week, and don't be surprised if hes shipped To The Blues. The Latest talk recently is that the Leafs may have interest in Dennis Wideman 

Jason Arnott will likely ask for a trade. He wants to play for a contender.

The Islanders are looking for a Defenceman. With a bunch of injuries to their D-man, look for Chris Phillips or Liles to be traded there. With Schremp being put on waivers, could he possibly be part of a deal?

Speaking Of Phillips, Montreal and Pittsburgh are still trying hard to acquire him.

Even Though Nick Boynton was picked up by the Flyers on waivers, Philly has a strong D Core and may look to trade Boynton.

The Coyotes and Kings have seemed close to making a deal with the Oilers About Hemsky. I have nothing new to confirm, but the Kings looked like they were offering Wayne Simmonds. The Caps have had weak offense and may trade for him, but what they need most is a second line center. The Wild have interest also in Hemsky as they have Koivu and Latendresse on the sidelines.

If Stephen Weiss is traded, Toronto and Montreal lead the pack for him. He would be a good fit for both teams. The Kings also have interest.

Most Likely, Brad Richards will not be traded. There is interest, but the asking price is high.

Jean-Sébastien Giguère is back from injury, but his timing may have came late. He will likely not be traded.

Vokoun is not having a great season, which may make him overlooked. I would be surprised, though, if Philly or Washington does not make a serious offer for him.

What About Dustin Penner? He was rumored to go to the Kings, but no cant-miss offers for him yet. Maybe Zach Bogosian For Penner? That would highly benefit both teams.

It’s been reported Fletcher is allowing Kobasew’s agent to speak with other teams to see if there’s any interest in him in the trade market. The Canucks might need a fourth-line center so Kobasew wouldn’t be a fit there. The Thrashers and Hurricanes might be possibilities depending on the asking price.

I've heard talk about Mike Greir going to Tampa, but thats unlikely.

Mark Spector reported the Vancouver Canucks could have interest in Minnesota Wild center John Madden, but with the Wild in playoff contention they’ll want a roster player in return…He also listed Edmonton’s Ladislav Smid, the Islanders’ Milan Jurcina, Colorado’s Ryan O’Byrne, Florida’s Mike Weaver, Ottawa’s Brian Lee, Edmonton’s Jason Strudwick and Colorado’s Jonas Holos as trade options for clubs seeking affordable depth defensemen, plus Buffalo’s Steve Montador.

The Wild are also interested in David Booth.

 I'm hearing that Buffalo are interested in the versatility of winger/centre Nick Foligno to upgrade their forward ranks. Getting Foligno would afford Buffalo flexibility to move Hecht.

Montreal, Toronto and New York have been watching Andrew Brunette and Jose Theodore. Are they all looking at a legit playoff run?

More To Come In The Next Few Days. 

UPDATE: James Van Reimsdyk has been assigned to Adirondack. Even though he won't be traded, there may be something happening in the Philly camp. Maybe Boynton will be gone.

RUMORS HEADING TO DEADLINE DAY

Will Craig Rivet Be Moved Back To Montreal?

OK, Craig Rivet is not going to end the season in Buffalo. The Captain needs out. He's wasting time. Chicago has expressed intrest in him, but in doing so they probably have more moves in mind like Seabrook getting shipped.  The Sabres believe they have a team who would grab Rivet on Re-entry waivers.. I believe the Sharks or Habs may be this team. Habs Lost Spacek, Markov and Gorges for the entire season. We will probably find out what happens tomorrow when he clears or gets picked up on Re-Entry...

Milan Hejduk has recieved some interest from Pittsburgh, L.A and Toronto, but is unlikely to be moved. The Pens and L.A have decent offers and would probably be more needed there. It's more likely that if he is moved, its at the draft. He is a pending UFA.

The Oilers and Panthers are talking. While it's known Florida is willing to move players like Stephan Weiss, Edmonton makes absolutely zero sense as a destination for him. Weiss is a center, but he wouldn't offer a better option to Edmonton than Sam Gagner or Shawn Horcoff already provide. Could Vokoun be headed there?

Colorado's goaltending is not going to take them anywhere anytime. They aquirred Elliot, but seriously? That's not a starting goalie. Vokoun won't likely be traded there, but Ray Emery could possibly be moved there...What about Mike Smith?

Face It Leaf fans, Brayden Schenn is not getting moved. Why trade a top of the line prospect?

The Avalanche, Rangers, and Ducks are believed to be in talks with the Hawks in regards to moving a d-man...sources say the Hawks have multiple options here. Ducks would probably move Sheldon Brookbank. But like I said before, if they bring someone in, are they possibly looking to move Seabrook? like Then there is Rivet....

The Florida Panthers are active and looking to make some moves. Bryan McCabe may be shipped out before the deadline but there is one player the Panthers a receiving tons of interest for....Stephen Weiss. The Bruins seem interested...Could They use Toronto's First Rounder?

Marco Sturm Is On Waivers...Is something brewing in the Kings Camp?

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