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*-> The debate on whether the Philadelphia Flyers are in the hunt for a goaltender continues today as more rumors stockpile. Reports have Paul Holmgren's Flyers looking at obtaining Martin Biron for a second run with the Bullies. The Flyer's are rumored to be after some goaltending depth after faith appears to be lost in their tandem of Ray Emery and Brian Boucher. Biron who was pretty shaken leaving Philly the first time around would be the perfect veteran presence and be able to restore faith according to sources. Personally I don't see Philly going after another goalie. From what I hear they are very happy with their free acquisition of Michael Leighton off waivers. Gotta remember Leighton played extremely well while Ray Emery was out with injury. The tandem of goalies should be good enough for now as they are looking more for a veteran room player and a depth defenseman.
*-> Several Rumors have Dallas contemplating trading longtime Star and former captain Mike Modano is playoffs are out of reach by the dealine. While management has yet to approach Modano it could be an option to help the Stars clear some dead weight while also giving modano one last chance to chase the cup. It would be a really hard sell to any team looking for contribution that's for sure since Modano is most likely going to retire if not next season the season after. His play has drastically declined and could only counted on to play on the 3rd line at most. However a team looking to add a character guy or someone who has that winning playoff attitude could be in luck only if Dallas isn't expecting much in return.
*-> The New York Rangers who are still looking for help in almost every aspect except between the pipes are attempting to make a deal to shake up Glen Sathers struggling squad. The Rangers need to shed some cap space before they can make a move however. Sources have the Rangers shopping the disappointing Chris Higgins and Wade Redden. The rumores also have the Blue Shirts dangling Brandon Dubinsky and Matt Gilroy. Another cap clearing option that was mentioned was the waiving and demoting of Wade Redden. John Tortarella is apparrently really disapointed in the play of Wade Redden who has beena recent healthy skratch and would love to clear his cap hit off the books. As for the incoming for the Rangers they have been one of the teams rumored to be after underachiving Marek Svatos and Alexei Ponikarovsky of the Toronto Maple Leafs. As for the backend many names such as Joe Corvo and Marek Zidlicky were targets earlier on this season but now not many names have been in the mills. Marek Zidlicky is a option though as he can help out the PP and play in most situations. There also is the Marian Gaborik connection.
*-> Ottawa has been rumored to be talking to the Atlanta Thrashers about Colby Armstrong. Armstrong who is an unrestricted free agent this summer is expected to be traded before the deadline by the Thrashers. Ottawa covets his will and determination while some even believe he still has that offensive potential to be a secondary scorer something the Sens need. GM Bryan Murray is still hesistent to give up a roster player however to clear cap space. Colby Armstrong would be easily affordable down the stretch if more injuries pile for the Sens to clear up cap. This is a good one to watch, in my opinion he could be a good fit and a good addition to Ottawa for a playoff drive.
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I don't see anything going down before the olympics, unless it's a waiver pickup or a free agent signing... It seems all the guys rumoured to be moving have prohibitive cap hits...
Take redden for example. He was awesome at one point for Ottawa. His skills were usually subtle but when he was out of the lineup the absence was really noticable. I don't think too many people actually thought we made a bad call picking reds over chara at the time because he was much better with the puck. Then he loses his jump and still rocks one last huge contract. Now Sather can't get rid of him! His 6.5 million cap hit means that the only way to move him is a) get him to waive his no trade clause and b) find a trading partner who will give the rangers back another underachiever with a huge salary, but a shorter contract term, plus throw in a pick with redden. John cheechoo comes to mind, as I'm sure reds would waive his no trade to come back to the city that once loved him. Would the sens do it? Probably not but they could use a veteran d.
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