Friday, June 26, 2009

Ice Scoopz: Draft Day Afternoon

*-> The talks are heating up at the predraft meetings. The Tampa Bay Lightning are trying to make an important decision on whether or not to trade Vinny or not. The Montreal Canadians have been presuing the star center since trade deadline last season. The habs have reportedly offered Tomas Plecanec, Chris Higgins, Pk Subban and their 1st round for him but the Lightning are looking for a defenseman. They would love Andrei Markov but he is untouchable. Mike Komisarek would also do it but the Lightning want him signed to a deal first.

Another front runner appears to be the San Jose Sharks but they would want a major a major cap dump. The rumor out there is Joe Thornton.

*-> Dean Lombardi the GM of the Los Angeles Kings claims he's not a front runner in the Dany Heatley sweepstakes. He has yet to put an offer on the table.

*-> The Anaheim Ducks have given veterans Scott Niedermyer and Teemu Selanne till 3pm today to decide if they will be playing for the Ducks or in the NHL next season. Selanne is leaning towards playing but Niedermyer appears torn.

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