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Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning and GM Jay Feaster go separate ways

It seems to me that every week there’s a new Tampa Bay Lightning move, to be honest with you I believe this one is mind boggling.

Rangers, Blackhawks, Blake, Emery, Pitkanen, Sanderson, DiPietro, Theodore, deadline non-trades

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?

Carter, Cullimore, Kilger, Blackhawks, and Theodore

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?

Senators considered 2-for-2 goalie swap?

According to Chris Stevenson of the Ottawa Sun, Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray tried to deal goalies Martin Gerber and Ray Emery for Chicago Blackhawks goaltenders Nikolai Khabibulin and pending unrestricted free agent Patrick Lalime.

Blackhawks looking to build at the trade deadline

Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon tells Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily Herald that he may be both a buyer and a seller at the trade deadline.

Theodore, Chistov, Foote, Senators, Gionta, Ducks, and Thrashers

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?

Lightning to look for goaltending help

Tampa Bay Lightning GM Jay Feaster tells Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times that he will pursue a goaltender during the off-season.

Havlat on his way out of Chicago?

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.

Brunnstrom, Sundin, Jokinen, and Blackhawks

Which teams are pursuing Fabian Brunnstrom? Will Maple Leafs ask Mats Sundin to accept trade to contender? Are the Flames interested in Olli Jokinen? Are the Blackhawks finding it hard to deal?

Would Oilers deal Roloson?

Jim Matheson of The Edmonton Journal, the Edmonton Oilers will not trade goalie Dwayne Roloson if they are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Selanne, Fedorov, Roloson, Christensen, Hurricanes, Raycroft, and Frolik

Teemu Selanne: will he, or won’t he? Are the Blue Jackets scouting the Senators? If out of the playoff chase, would the Oilers move Dwayne Roloson? What would it that for the Blue Jackets to land Erik Christensen? Which Senators players are the Hurricanes keeping an eye on? Is there any interest in Andrew Raycroft? Will Michael Frolik re-enter the draft?

Brunnstrom, Sundin, Forsberg, Blackhawks, and Jokinen

Who’s chasing Fabian Brunstrom? Would Mats Sundin go to Vancouver? Will Peter Forsberg become a Flyer again? What are the Blackhawks up to? Has Olli Jokinen asked for a trade?

30-team round-up

Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch take a look at the situation facing all 30 NHL as the February 26 trade deadline approaches.

Lightning, Kings anxious to make moves?

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe reports that the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Los Angeles Kings are the likeliest teams to pull the trigger on a trade after the Christmas roster freeze is lifted.

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