Monday, October 4, 2010

Ice Scoopz: Monday Morning

*-> Veteran center Brendan Morrison was released last night from his try-out with the Vancouver Canucks. Morrisons agent isn't stressing however as several Eastern conference clubs have already put in bids for his clients. The Washington Capitols have had interest in the past but its doubtful they would get involved again. Toronto has been listed as a potential suitor as they no longer have the services of Wayne Primeau but source close to the Leafs have said not interested. The Ottawa Senators are another team linked but they are deep at center and already have an expensive back half. The Flames also could be interested reports say.

*-> Yesterday Darcy Hordichuk and Shane O'Brien were placed on waivers yesterday. O'Brien has attracted some interest around the league while Hordichuk isn't as popular. So far O'Brien's name has been thrown about the Florida media as well as Montreal. We'll know by noon today where both stand, if ether clear they'll be assigned to Manitoba of the AHL.

*-> Kyle Wellwood has signed a deal to play in the KHL after being released from his Phoenix Coyotes try out. He'll suit up for Atlant this season.

*-> Staffan Kronwall is waiting to see where he stands after he cleared waivers this week. He's expected to be assigned to Abbotsford of the AHL but he'd prefer to be loaned overseas to a Swedish club. The Flames are reportedly trying to make a deal to an Eastern conference team but if he went unclaimed for free its doubtful they get something back when theres a price.

*-> The Broadstreet Bullies have reportedly offered Bill Guerin a contract worth 1 million per season.

*-> Danius Zubrus or Jaime Langenbruner could be headed to the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs are barely above the cap floor as they are forced to start the season with Peter Mueller on the injured reserve. The Devil's desperatly need to shed cap sapce and the Avs are looking to gain a veteran center to replace Mueller and help out with the young guns. Zubrus has acknowledged he expects his name to be among the list of potential trades.

*-> The Jeff Finger situation is still up in the air, some are saying he has officially been placed on waivers and cleared some are also saying he has yet to be waived. One thing is for sure he is still on the Leafs roster. We'll have to wait and see on this one.

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