Sundin, Ducks, scouts, Marleau, and Predators

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that the Minnesota Wild may be willing to part with forwards James Sheppard and Benoit Pouliot and their first-round draft pick in exchange for Toronto Maple Leafs pending unrestricted free agent forward Mats Sundin.

However, it’s unlikely that Sundin would waive his no-trade clause to allow a move to Minnesota.

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Garrioch also reports that the Anaheim Ducks are willing to part with the Edmonton Oilers’ first round pick and prospect Bobby Ryan to make significant additions to their roster before the deadline.

Word is that the Ducks are waiting on Sundin to make up his mind on whether he’ll waive his no-trade clause. The Ducks are also said to be interested in Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vaclav Prospal.

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Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports that 10 teams sent scouts for Saturday’s game between the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers.

Among those scouting the game was Dave Taylor, the director of player personnel of the Dallas Stars. Taylor has been keeping a close eye on the Sabres all week long.

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Mark Purdy of the Mercury News suggests the San Jose Sharks could use a puck-moving defenseman such as pending UFAs Brian Campbell of the Sabres and Dan Boyle of the Lightning.

Purdy also believes that, despite all the rumors, forward Patrick Marleau will be a Shark after the 26th.

Marleau tells David Pollak of the Mercury News that he doesn’t worry about what may or may not happen before the deadline.

“You can’t think about it,” he said. “It’s no use worrying about stuff you don’t have control over.”

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The Nashville Predators may be in the market for a forward after a rash of injuries, reports Jessica Hopp of The Tennessean.