TSN trade rumors

TRADE RUMOURS
- More reports out of New Jersey suggest that checking centre John Madden could be shuffled out of town, though the Devils could consider moving Madden's former tag-team partner Jay Pandolfo, too. The Newark Star-Ledger has the Devils interested in adding a defenceman.

- The Globe and Mail names the three players most likely to move at the deadline: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay; Jay Bouwmeester, Florida; Tomas Kaberle, Toronto. The Globe also holds Maple Leafs RW Nik Antropov as having high value since elite scoring wingers Marian Gaborik (injured) and Ilya Kovalchuk (just named captain) aren't likely to move.

- According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Penguins are looking at Panthers winger Nathan Horton and the Senators are talking about dealing Mike Fisher after not drawing enough interest in Jason Spezza.

- The Ottawa Sun, in addition to noting that teams have called about Fisher, pegs Senators D Filip Kuba and RW Chris Neil as possible bait for the trade deadline. The Sun also has the Oilers inquiring about Fisher while the Blue Jackets have asked about Spezza.

- The Tennessean notes that, with Alexander Sulzer looking ready on the blueline, the Predators may be ready to sacrifice some depth on defence to improve their forward ranks.

- According to the Delaware County Times, the Philadelphia Flyers have expressed interest in Lightning D Paul Ranger.

- The Ottawa Sun has the Flyers looking to move Daniel Briere's long-term deal.

- The New York Post suggests that the Rangers have to start slashing the payroll to create more cap flexibility, noting that they pay too much to spare parts Petr Prucha, Aaron Voros and Dan Fritsche.

- According to the Ottawa Sun, there are rumours that the Atlanta Thrashers would send D Mathieu Schneider to the Sabres for RW Maxim Afinogenov. Of course, both will be free agents at season's end, so the Thrashers may want to get something for the future in any deal for Schneider.

- The St. Peterburg Times has the Lightning expressing interest in Leafs D Ian White.

DashRiprock wrote:http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/scott_cullen/?id=264380&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_nhl

TRADE RUMOURS
- More reports out of New Jersey suggest that checking centre John Madden could be shuffled out of town, though the Devils could consider moving Madden's former tag-team partner Jay Pandolfo, too. The Newark Star-Ledger has the Devils interested in adding a defenceman.

- The Globe and Mail names the three players most likely to move at the deadline: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay; Jay Bouwmeester, Florida; Tomas Kaberle, Toronto. The Globe also holds Maple Leafs RW Nik Antropov as having high value since elite scoring wingers Marian Gaborik (injured) and Ilya Kovalchuk (just named captain) aren't likely to move.

- According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Penguins are looking at Panthers winger Nathan Horton and the Senators are talking about dealing Mike Fisher after not drawing enough interest in Jason Spezza.

- The Ottawa Sun, in addition to noting that teams have called about Fisher, pegs Senators D Filip Kuba and RW Chris Neil as possible bait for the trade deadline. The Sun also has the Oilers inquiring about Fisher while the Blue Jackets have asked about Spezza.

- The Tennessean notes that, with Alexander Sulzer looking ready on the blueline, the Predators may be ready to sacrifice some depth on defence to improve their forward ranks.

- According to the Delaware County Times, the Philadelphia Flyers have expressed interest in Lightning D Paul Ranger.

- The Ottawa Sun has the Flyers looking to move Daniel Briere's long-term deal.

- The New York Post suggests that the Rangers have to start slashing the payroll to create more cap flexibility, noting that they pay too much to spare parts Petr Prucha, Aaron Voros and Dan Fritsche.

- According to the Ottawa Sun, there are rumours that the Atlanta Thrashers would send D Mathieu Schneider to the Sabres for RW Maxim Afinogenov. Of course, both will be free agents at season's end, so the Thrashers may want to get something for the future in any deal for Schneider.

- The St. Peterburg Times has the Lightning expressing interest in Leafs D Ian White.

My suggestions:

- Trade Smith, Phillips or Kuba to NJ for Pandolfo +.
- Trade Vermette to Nashville for defence.
- Trade Fisher for Horton (or sweeten the deal and include Bouwmeester)
- Trade Neil for pick

asq2 wrote:I wouldn't trade Donovan. Useful 4th line player, leader, with a good work ethic.

There's no real reason to trade him, and his family is established in the area.

davetherave wrote:Hey gang, great hockey talk...thanks again...have a great night! :D

asq2 wrote:If the Pens offered Malkin, I might consider it.

But seriously, he doesn't PK, he's not a bruiser, no one's going to offer more than a 3rd or 4th for him and I'd rather keep him to set an example than deal him for a low pick.

Phoenix30 wrote:Just wanted to add that I have not heard any talk of Fisher to Edmonton. I make every effort to listen to the team 1260 and one thing is certain if there is a rumor out there about the Oilers its discussed on air. I suspect this is just gossip.

davetherave wrote:

Phoenix30 wrote:Just wanted to add that I have not heard any talk of Fisher to Edmonton. I make every effort to listen to the team 1260 and one thing is certain if there is a rumor out there about the Oilers its discussed on air. I suspect this is just gossip.

Mike Fisher has been mentioned in blog talk about Columbus and Edmonton.

The Edmonton 'deal' had Ladislav Smid and Robbie Schremp coming to Ottawa.

The CBJ rumour rentioned Rosti Kiesla or Kris Russell.

Hockey gossip being what it is, both the Oil and the Jackets could use Fisher in a playoff run... :pirat:

The CBJ talk seemed to have the most substance, as Hitch wants a center to play with Rick Nash. Fisher would work, and Columbus is close to Nashville and Fisher's lady Carrie Underwood. That part of Ohio is also very 'family values' oriented, and great hunting and fishing, both suitable to Mike's personality. Frankly I think Mike Fisher could totally thrive under Hitch.