Detroit has made it to the Western Conference Final for the second time in as many seasons. They cruised past Columbus in four games and managed to slip by Anaheim in seven. Detroit’s success thus far has come from some unlikely sources.
Johan Franzen, who played well in the playoffs last season and had his breakthrough [...]
Last season the Blackhawks were relevant and competitive for the first time in a LONG time. Hockey is back in Chicago, baby! Last year was both the rookie campaign AND the breakout year for both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. The two 1st round pick rookies made good with the big club and definitely rejuvenated the entire franchise on every level. Dustin Byfuglien was the other big new name for the franchise having a breakout year himself. This year will be a proving year for all three to cement their legacies as high caliber NHL talent.
The biggest knock on Marian Hossa was his play in the post season. Know that Hossa has played 12 games in the post season this year, where are the critics?
Do Jaromir Jagr and Brendan Shanahan need strong playoff performances to remain with the Rangers? Is this the last season for Martin Havlat and Nikolai Khabibulin with the Blackhawks? Does Rob Blake want to play in the NHL past this season? Should Senators buy out Ray Emery? Are the Oilers planning on dealing Joni Pitkanen? Will Geoff Sanderson call it quits? Would islanders trade Rick DiPietro? Which teams may go after Jose Theodore if he becomes a UFA? What deals fell through at the deadline?
Were the Flyers willing to move Jeff Carter for Mats Sundin, Tomas Kaberle? Does Jassen Cullimore want to re-sign with the Panthers? Will Chad Kilger play for the Panthers? Do the Blackhawks plan on dealing Martin Havlat, Nikolai Khabibulin in the off-season? Will Jose Theodore give the Avalanche a ‘hometown’ discount?
Will the Maple Leafs consider buying out Darcy Tucker? Did Erik Christensen want out of Pittsburgh? Should the Bruins re-sign Tim Thomas, Glen Metropolit? Were the Sharks intent on moving Patrick Marleau before the deadline? Did the Canadiens miss out on deals with the Blackhawks, Flames? Do the Capitals intend on re-signing Cristobal Huet? Why did the Blue Jackets trade Adam Foote, couldn’t trade for Brad Richards? Which teams chased Tuomo Ruutu before he was dealt to the Hurricanes? Will Ryan Miller leave the Sabres after next season?
With the Montreal Canadiens goalie Cristobal Huet’s last performances, it’s not ridiculous to suggest that Guy Carbonneau head coach of the Habs, has lost confidence in his net-minder. Could there be a trade in the works?
Mark Everson of the New York Post reports that the New Jersey Devils remain in pursuit of a number of high profile forwards.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that if the Montreal Canadiens acquire pending unrestricted free agent forward Marian Hossa from the Atlanta Thrashers, they may also try to swing a deal for forward Martin Havlat of the Chicago Blackhawks as well.
Are the Avalanche talking contract with Jose Theodore? Is Stanislav Chistov welcomed back in Boston? What kind of deal is Adam Foote looking for from the Blue Jackets? Do the Senators have viable options to upgrade in net? Would the Devils trade Brian Gionta? What are the Ducks looking for? Have the Thrashers decided what to do with Marian Hossa?
What’s Darcy Tucker’s value? Will the Lightning keep their marquee players? Are the Devils shopping Brian Gionta? Do the Red Wings have big plans for the trade deadline? Are the Panthers looking to deal? Can the Sabres get a deal done with Brian Campbell?
Newsday’s Steve Zipay suggests that the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders will become sellers before the February 26 trade deadline.
According to Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily Herald, it’s possible that the Chicago Blackhawks could sever their ties with forward Martin Havlat as early as this season.
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