The NHL entry draft is in two weeks. The Montreal Canadiens are making some news. Some rumours are floating around about players coming, being interested in, or the Habs having interest in them. Along with some minor news.
The Habs’ have great depth in net for many years to come with Jaroslav Halak and Carey Price, yet they’re still looking for another goaltender. What positions are available? How should they acquire these goaltenders?
With draft day just 21 days away there is too much of nothing going on in Montreal. Too quiet. With all the restricted free agents and a few unrestricted free agents to sign, could one think that Habs general manager is up to something?
TSN is reporting that Washington Capitals net-minder Olaf Kolzig has called it quits, with the Caps at least. Being that Kolzig played for Tri-City in the WHL before , and while he played for the Caps, as did Carey Price, is it possible that Kolzig could end up in Montreal?
The Washington Capitals are 2 points behind the Boston Bruins at this point, could the Caps finish in the final spot? If the Montreal Canadiens were to finish first in the conference, they would meet the Caps in the first round, Huet once again would be in the hallways of the Bell Centre.
Thoughts and speculation on the Florida Panthers playoffs hopes.
Where might Brad Stuart play next season? Is Dan Cleary close to re-signing with the Red Wings? Are the Lightning trying to re-sign Chris Gratton? Is Olaf Kolzig on his way out of Washington? What were the Wild willing to part with at the deadline? Will Jeremy Roenick play next season?
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?
TSN is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens have dealt goaltender Cristobal Huet to the Washington Capitals.
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Jay Feaster tells Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times that he will pursue a goaltender during the off-season.
ESPN.com’s Scott Burnside takes a look at 13 pending free agents from the Eastern Conference that could change teams before the February 26 trade deadline.
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.
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch take a look at the situation facing all 30 NHL as the February 26 trade deadline approaches.
Depending on where you get your information, the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to improve their goaltending situation. Nor maybe not.
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