Flyers Soar Past Islanders 4-1
4-1 victories over the Islanders are becoming a habit now for the Philadelphia Flyers.
4-1 victories over the Islanders are becoming a habit now for the Philadelphia Flyers.
After the Montreal Canadiens lost 5-4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this week, and tonight’s 3-0 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the time has come for action.
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.
Would Slava Kozlov accept trade out of Atlanta? Do the Blue Jackets want to re-sign Adam Foote? Is Dion Phaneuf closing in on a deal with the Flames? Are the Bruins shopping for a forward?
According to Ansar Khan of mLive.com, the Detroit Red Wings will explore acquiring a number of current and potential unrestricted free agents before the February 26 trade deadline.
Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch take a look at the situation facing all 30 NHL as the February 26 trade deadline approaches.
Washington Capitals GM George McPhee tells Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post that he is looking to make some moves before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
TSN’s Darren Dreger has some more reactions from a number of GMs on their meetings in Florida and the upcoming February 27 trade deadline.
With the February 27 trade deadline approaching, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun breaks down the teams looking to bolster their line-ups for the stretch drive and playoffs.
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Jay Feaster tells The Tampa Tribune’s Erik Erlendsson that he would overpay to add an impact player to his roster before the February 27 trade deadline.
During a Q&A with Kevin Allen of USA Today Tampa Bay Lightning GM Jay Feaster shares his thoughts leading up to the February 27 trade deadline.
Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Florida Panthers forward Martin Gelinas would like to be moved before the February 27 trade deadline.
Do the Atlanta Thrashers have the cap space to make more moves? Are the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers about to become trade partners? Is Tampa Bay Lightning management still out to improve their defense? Which veteran defenseman are the Philadelphia Flyers shopping? Which St. Louis Blues players may move before the trade deadline?
Jeff Z. Klein of The New York Times takes a look at the more prominent names that have been rumored to relocate before the February 27 trade deadline.
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has yet to decide whether his team will be a buyer or seller leading up to the February 27 trade deadline, reports the Boston Herald’s Steve Conroy
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