A little bit over 42 games have gone by for most teams, usually at this point we’re getting ready for the playoff push, and it is on this time that we come to see which players or teams have been either surprises or disappointments.
Let’s start with the players:
Who’s been great this year:
1.-Kyle Quincey, one of [...]
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?
Los Angeles Kings pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Rob Blake tells Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun he was willing to waive the no-trade clause in his contract if the club asked him to do so.
TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported that it’s looking unlikely forward Olli Jokinen of the Florida Panthers and pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Rob Blake of the Los Angeles Kings will get moved. Updated: 2:25 Are the Pittsburgh Penguins chasing Marian Hossa?
On Saturday’s edition of CBC’s Hotstove, the panel discussed a number of big-name players thought to be on the move before the February 26 trade deadline.
Kevin Allen of USA TODAY takes a look at the top buyers and sellers in the Western Conference leading up to the February 26 trade deadline.
Is Mats Sundin attracting attention? Will the Senators make more moves? Is Rob Blake willing to leave the Kings? Are the Devils shopping for a top-six forward? Does Peter Forsberg want to play with the Wild?
Will Sundin leave the Maple Leafs, retire next season? Have the Rangers signed Henrik Lundqvist? Are the Senators looking to make more acquisitions? Is Rob Blake close to deciding his future with the Kings? Have the Blue Jackets discussed a new deal with David Vyborny? Will Adam Foote re-sign with the Blue Jackets? Which teams were scouting the Flames-Sharks game Tuesday?
Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren tells Chuck Gormley of the Courier Post Online that he will look to improve his defense before the February 26 trade deadline should the right deal come along.
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.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports the Los Angeles Kings have made it known throughout the NHL that they’re ready to become sellers.
Florida Panthers Assistant GM Randy Sexton tells Brian Biggane of the Palm Beach Post that the club is actively shopping to improve their roster before the February 26 trade deadline.
For hockey fans around the world the NHL Trade Deadline can be one of the most exciting days of the year. Now, thanks to online sportsbook betED.com, hockey fans can bet on which players get traded – and to which teams.
Are the Maple Leafs gearing up for blowing up their roster? Could Marian Hossa end up with Rangers, Canadiens? Does Rob Blake want to leave the Kings? Has Darren McCarty taken up the Red Wings on their tryout offer?
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Philadelphia Flyers are exploring the possibility of acquiring one of two Los Angeles Kings defensemen.
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