Saturday, July 3, 2010

Ice Scoopz: Saturday Morning

*-> Reports out of Philly have Simon Gagne willing to waive his no trade clause if the Flyers find a suitable deal. The player has confirmed these rumors. Its believed the Tampa Bay Lightning are trying to strike a deal for the injury prone Gagne as reported earlier. The Flyers are desperately trying to clear cap space. The rumor has them still searching for a goalie but are against the cap. GM Paul Holmgren has told the media he is happy with the goaltending he has now. As for the Lightning it is unknown what the return could be but many are speculating it could be one of the many Lightning goalies in limbo in Europe and a high pick.

*-> The Leafs have reportedly been in touch with Maxim Afinogenov and his agent since Canada Day aka Day 1 of Free Agent Frenzy aka July 1st. Toronto is still looking for that top 6 offensive forward and a number 1 center. If the Leafs can get Max cheap he may be able to fill that offensive forward role although he is not a Brian Burke still player at all. There are also reports he has several offers in the KHL including Dynamo Minsk and UFA.

*-> Big time rumors of Kevin Bieksa of Vancouver being dangled around the league. Buffalo has been inquiring as have the New York Islanders. Trade talks with the Columbus Blue Jackets have reportedly stalled with the Jackets now asking for Christian Ehrhoff instead of Bieksa.

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