Things have been quiet in Flames land since the trade deadline. While nothing notable has occurred beyond the Curtis Joseph signing way-back when, here are some of the Flames-related whispers that are making the rounds right now
Does Wade Dubielewicz want to re-sign with the Islanders? Is Alexei Zhitnik done with the Thrashers? Will Chris Chelios continue his NHL career past this season? Do the Red Wings want to re-sign Brad Stuart? What will the Flames do if they lose key forwards via free agency?
According to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to land two centers in the off-season.
Will the Blue Jackets sign, or deal for a front-line center? Did the Sharks offer Steve Bernier to the Rangers? How much are the Rangers are willing to pay Sean Avery? Are the Lightning planning on re-signing Vincent Lecavalier long-term?
Discussing the Flames budgetary concerns heading into next year.
Revealing Daryl Sutter’s trade habits.
Are the Stars talking contract with Niklas Hagman? Do the Flames intended to move Alex Tanguay? Has the Red Wings’ need for a top-six forward increased? Will Lightning re-sign Dan Boyle? Which players are the Oilers trying to unload? Are the Bruins having a tough time adding a scorer? Can Nick Schultz become a deadline casualty? Will Coyotes deal Radim Vrbata out of monetary concerns? Is Ron Hainsey being pursued by teams? Which forwards are the Islanders shopping?
Are the Maple Leafs expecting trade talk to pick up? What will the Blue Jackets do with Adam Foote? Which defensemen could be dealt at the trade deadline? Can the Flames retain Daymond Langkow and Kristian Huselius?
Bob McKenzie first reported on the 6:30 PM EST telecast of TSN’s SportsCenter that the Calgary Flames and the Montreal Canadiens may be preparing to hook up on a trade.
Which teams have been scouting the Sharks? Are the Blackhawks looking to deal? Are the Blues shopping their blueline depth? Which UFAs should be traded? Which UFAs should be re-signed?
Is Michael Ryder on the block? Who would the Penguins part with for some scoring help? What will Henrik Zetterberg cost the Red Wings to re-sign him? How much money do the Flames have to re-sign their free agents? Where might Marian Hossa if he hits free agency? Do the Thrashers have any interest in Dick Tarnstrom? Will return of suspended player force Maple Leafs to make some roster move? Is Igor Grigorenko still heading back to Russia?
Bruce Dowbiggin of The Calgary Herald wonders how many of their pending free agents the Calgary Flames will be able to retain.
Just hours after the Calgary Flames signed starting goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff to a six-year deal, the club was already facing questions about their other upcoming free agents, reports Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun.
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