Thursday, February 5, 2009

Ice Scoopz: Thursday Evening

Here's a quick post and a few Ottawa\Boston rumors between periods of the Ottawa vs Boston game. It's been fairly slow so far with only Blake Wheeler scoring so far. Watching him in real life makes me really realize how much Phoenix screwed up. Not doing everything in their power to convince him to stay was a big mistake!

*-> Chris Pronger of the Anaheim Ducks has been the subject of many trade rumors in recent news. Rumors such as Pronger to Boston or Pronger to Philadelphia but these however I believe are very untrue. For one both teams are very close to the cap. Also Anaheim would most likely not part with Pronger unless they were out of the playoff picture and Francois Beauchamin 100% not resigning or Scott Niedermyer retiring. I'd say unless Anaheim is done nothing will happen.

*-> Talks for Ottawa's Chris Neil has picked up with many teams interested in his toughness and grit. Phoenix has interest and so does Nashville.Calgary also would like Neil but wants to dump a salary in return. Ottawa hopes to resign him though before the deadline as they have entered talks. If not expect him out the door.

*-> Boston apparently is being reported to be extremely satisfied with their lineup going into the playoffs but would like to add something if the price and the fit was right. Don't expect much except maybe a depth D or a playoff vet.

That's it for now I'll have more later.

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