-No one at the moment
Atlanta
*-Colby Armstrong
-Armstrong hasn't quite panned out since Atlanta acquired him in the Hossa deal. Its clear now that while playing in Pittsburgh Crosby definitely carried him.
*-Mathieu Schneider
-Atlanta has been trying to shop Schneider ever since they realized it was going to be a rough season. Schneider who makes $5.5mil this season is a hard sell as not only does he has a hefty contract, he also is getting on it age. Someone will take a risk however by deadline day.
-Ottawa - Montreal - Phoenix - Buffalo
*-Jason Williams
-Williams is an unrestricted free agent this summer and hasn't been the powerplay superstar they expected when they signed him. Expect a deal by deadline day to a team whose powerplay starved.
-Montreal - Boston - Pittsburgh - Edmonton
*-Kari Lehtonen
-Atlanta's patience must be wearing thing with the "blue chip" goalie over the past few seasons. His development has seamed to have halted and the Thrashers may be ready to part with him for the right deal.
-Ottawa - L.A - Colorado - Florida
Boston
*-Manny Fernandez
-When Boston acquired Manny Fernandez they really didn't expect Tim Thomas to steal the show and become their number one guy. Now that Thomas is clearly the number one guy and also Tuuka Rask is ready to play at the NHL level and they need some space. Fernandez will be the fall guy.
-Atlanta - Ottawa - L.A - Colorado - Florida
Buffalo
*-Maxim Afinogenov
-Lindy Ruff's patience is being tested with the enigmatic Russian winger. He can put up numbers in the 80's but his carelessness and his lack of effort often put the team behind more than he scores these days. He's also an unrestricted free agent this summer and is likely to bolt for a pay cheque.
- Boston - Florida - New York Rangers - Pittsburgh
*-Jochen Hecht
-Coach Lindy Ruff recently called out Jochen Hecht and he has yet to respond with any kind of emotion on the ice. Hecht hasn't put up the numbers so far he is expected to. He could be a candidate for a trade to shake-up the squad.
-Ottawa - Columbus - Boston
Calgary
*-Craig Conroy
-This is a case of addition by subtraction. Calgary by dumping Conroy's salary can add another name for a playoff run. He is the odd man out in Cow town.
Carolina
*-Frantisek Kaberle
-The other Kaberle has been the center of rumors coming out of Carolina since this summer. The Hurricanes have been trying to shop him all season long but to no prevail any suitors. He is quite possibly a waiver candidate.
*-Patrick Eaves
-Eaves has recovered from being injury prone this season but still cant put up any decent numbers. He is performing well below what he is expected. If there were any takers I'm sure this former Senator would be out the door already.
Chicago
*-Brent Sopel
- Chicago needs cap space for a big addition for a run at the cup this season. Brent Sopel's $1.7mil salary could make room for at least a small addition. They really don't need Brent Sopel as their team is young and talented. Expect a trade for a veteran.
-L.A -
Colorado
*-Marek Svatos
- Svatos is really the only Colorado player their willing to shop unless they're getting a player they really sought after. Svatos hasn't repeated his breakout season yet and seams to be struggling to score goals. If the offer was right Svatos could be moved.
-Boston - LA - Florida
Columbus
Nothing at the moment
Dallas
*-Sean Avery
-Everyone knows the drama around super pest Sean Avery and everyone knows that the Stars would pretty much take anything just to clear his cap space and get rid of the drama that surrounds him. Right now his stock is extremely low so don't expect any buyers just the waivers.
*-Jere Lehtinen
-The often injured and aging Jere Lehtinen is a UFA this summer and expect for the Dallas Stars to move on with their youth movement and rebuilding mode. The vet still has some life in him though and would be a fine compliment to a playoff bound team who needs defensive play without sacrificing offense.
- Chicago - New York Rangers -
*- Darryl Sydor
-Sydor is another aging player on the Stars roster with a big salary cap hit ($2.5mil) he also is a free agent at the end of the season. Their are more than a few teams interested in a veteran defenseman who has been to the cup and back. The Stars could fetch a young player or a late draft pick from a playoff team.
- Boston - Chicago - Phoenix - Nashville - Minnesota
*- Sergei Zubov
- Sergei Zubov has had injury problems all season long this season and he's yet another veteran UFA this summer. Although the Stars would like to keep him as he's still productive and a valuable member of the organization, they would be willing to rent him out this deadline day for a high pick or prospect.
- Montreal - Phoenix - Buffalo
Detroit
Detroit wont touch a thing unless they can bring in a big name rental player
Edmonton
*- Dustin Penner
- The big power forward has been in the doghouse all season and Craig MacTavish has targeted and called him out for being lazy and not giving it his all. Penner has acknowledged his laziness and has vowed to try much harder. It's going to be hard to sell Low's overpriced offer sheet victim but they might be able to come deadline day.
Florida
*- Jay Bouwmeester
-Jay Bouwmeester is probably the most sought after UFA this summer and Florida expects to loose him for nothing unless they get a trade in. Mr. Martin would like to keep the superstar but it may not be realistic as it seams Bouwmeester would like to play elsewhere. Martin could cash in big time if they do decide to pull the trigger and could probably land the most out of any trade deadline day deal. They already have McCabe and Ballard to shoulder the offensive load from the point.
- Ottawa - LA - Phoenix - Montreal - Atlanta
*- Cory Murphy
- He was just waived last night and I believe that is the first step to ether a trade or a buyout. Now with the three or four offensive defensemen the Panthers have on the roster there really is no need for him anymore.
- Ottawa - Montreal -
Los Angeles
LA is willing to shop almost anybody but young stars and prospects but their waiting to see how the season pans out. Expect Calder and Handzus to be offered at the deadline.
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