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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
Last week-end, Los Angeles Kings President and GM Dean Lombardi told a group of the club’s season-ticket holders about losing out on acquiring a number of high-profile players, reports Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times.
Do the Rangers want to bring back Jaromir Jagr? Is Mike York playing for his next contract? Is Georges Laraque on his way out of Pittsburgh? Will Hurricanes buy out David Tanabe?
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 in what one would call a mildly silent game until the third period.
I’m not sure where this trend started, but I assume it must have been one of the southern teams looking for a gimmick to attract fans to their games. Now, more and more NHL teams are employing the hockey version of cheerleaders.
I always like to let the HOOP-LAH die down before I analyze anything, especially trades. The Rangers made two deals.
Revealing Daryl Sutter’s trade habits.
The Calgary Flames are in a singular and difficult situation this season: they’re fighting for a play-off spot in an ultra-competitive division, a couple of their difference makers (Langkow, Huselius) are poised to become unrestricted free agents in the summer and they have an impending budget crunch on the horizon. It’s the veritable rock and a hard place heading into the trade deadline for GM Daryl Sutter. These contextual factors are essential when considering Calgary’s (potential) moves at the deadline.
Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post Online reports that scouts from several teams were present Thursday night at the Wachovia Center taking in the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
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?
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Jay Feaster tells Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune that he will try to open negotiations on a contract extension with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Dan Boyle before he hits free agency.
With the February 26 trade deadline approaching and the club stuck in the basement of the Eastern Conference, The Tampa Tribune suggests that the Tampa Bay Lightning may have to think of starting to rebuild their roster for next season.
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch take a look at the situation facing all 30 NHL as the February 26 trade deadline approaches.
Luke DeCock of The News & Observer compiles a list of current and pending unrestricted free agents who “should be available for the right price” before the February 26 trade deadline.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun and Scott Morrison of the Ottawa Sun both suggest that the Ottawa Senators will have a difficult time trading goaltender Ray Emery.
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