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Around the League Updates - Part Two
Hey guys,
Wow! What a day. If I didn't already have a job, I would have been able to apprise you all of the growing chatter between GMs. Last night, I reported that 1st round picks around the league no longer had the high value of years past. As we approach the February 28th deadline, three 1st round picks have been moved, and that's not including LA, Atlanta, Phoenix, and quite possibly Detroit's 1st rounders. That hasn't changed. I promised last night that I had more to report, but I'll do my best to keep it brief.
Regarding my adopted team, the Dallas Stars made their biggest splash when they acquired Langenbrunner; it is worth mentioning that they had some serious internal cap-maneuvering to do as they were a touch over their self-imposed cap-limit. That maneuvering resulted in Fabian Brunnstrom to the Leafs. Regardless of their money issues, it is extremely unlikely that Brad Richards will be traded - while our GM Joe Nieuwendyk continues to listen to offers, he hasn't received anything worth discussing and will approach the playoffs hoping that Richards can once and for all, carry this young team deep into the playoffs. It is believed that additional playoffs revenues will result in a long-term deal for Richards, but he has to get the team there first.
It's interesting to note that their Pacific rivals, specifically the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are working the phones with the most intensity in the league. Having lost out on Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks, the Sharks have turned their attention towards Chris Philips of the Ottawa Senators. My source from San Jose has suggested that Sharks have offered young forward Devin Setegochi for the veteran defenseman. However, the Senators are not keen on absorbing contracts and have requested picks or prospects. Could a 1st be attached to Setegochi? I will hopefully have more on this development by the end of the week. But the Sharks may want to hurry; as the trading deadline looms near, other teams have made initial offers for Philips. It is believed that the Vancouver Canucks might have been interested at some point, but they have chosen to wait for more medical updates on their depleted defensive corps. A Calgary Flames' source suggested that the management team are desperate to make the playoffs, and have made inquiries to Ottawa. This should present an interesting storyline for the trading deadline as I believe that any deal involving Philips will immediately raise the stakes for teams keying in on the Toronto Maple Leafs' Tomas Kaberle, as it is believed he has made some compromise with GM Brian Burke regarding his NTC.
As I reported last night, LA are desperate for any help in their top-six, but have narrowed their search to Edmonton Oilers' Dustin Penner. Mr. Eliot Friedman reported on CBC's website (link) that the Kings have shut down any discussion involving their own top-prospect Brayden Schenn. This was reported last night by myself, and it appears that Mr. Friedman is a bit behind the times. While the Kings may have shut down offers for Schenn, negotiations are on-going between both teams.
Best of luck for the rest of the week guys - lots of work to do.
Cheers,
- DD
Around the League Updates - Part Two
Hey guys,
Wow! What a day. If I didn't already have a job, I would have been able to apprise you all of the growing chatter between GMs. Last night, I reported that 1st round picks around the league no longer had the high value of years past. As we approach the February 28th deadline, three 1st round picks have been moved, and that's not including LA, Atlanta, Phoenix, and quite possibly Detroit's 1st rounders. That hasn't changed. I promised last night that I had more to report, but I'll do my best to keep it brief.
Regarding my adopted team, the Dallas Stars made their biggest splash when they acquired Langenbrunner; it is worth mentioning that they had some serious internal cap-maneuvering to do as they were a touch over their self-imposed cap-limit. That maneuvering resulted in Fabian Brunnstrom to the Leafs. Regardless of their money issues, it is extremely unlikely that Brad Richards will be traded - while our GM Joe Nieuwendyk continues to listen to offers, he hasn't received anything worth discussing and will approach the playoffs hoping that Richards can once and for all, carry this young team deep into the playoffs. It is believed that additional playoffs revenues will result in a long-term deal for Richards, but he has to get the team there first.
It's interesting to note that their Pacific rivals, specifically the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are working the phones with the most intensity in the league. Having lost out on Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks, the Sharks have turned their attention towards Chris Philips of the Ottawa Senators. My source from San Jose has suggested that Sharks have offered young forward Devin Setegochi for the veteran defenseman. However, the Senators are not keen on absorbing contracts and have requested picks or prospects. Could a 1st be attached to Setegochi? I will hopefully have more on this development by the end of the week. But the Sharks may want to hurry; as the trading deadline looms near, other teams have made initial offers for Philips. It is believed that the Vancouver Canucks might have been interested at some point, but they have chosen to wait for more medical updates on their depleted defensive corps. A Calgary Flames' source suggested that the management team are desperate to make the playoffs, and have made inquiries to Ottawa. This should present an interesting storyline for the trading deadline as I believe that any deal involving Philips will immediately raise the stakes for teams keying in on the Toronto Maple Leafs' Tomas Kaberle, as it is believed he has made some compromise with GM Brian Burke regarding his NTC.
As I reported last night, LA are desperate for any help in their top-six, but have narrowed their search to Edmonton Oilers' Dustin Penner. Mr. Eliot Friedman reported on CBC's website (link) that the Kings have shut down any discussion involving their own top-prospect Brayden Schenn. This was reported last night by myself, and it appears that Mr. Friedman is a bit behind the times. While the Kings may have shut down offers for Schenn, negotiations are on-going between both teams.
Best of luck for the rest of the week guys - lots of work to do.
Cheers,
- DD
