Sunday, January 23, 2011

Ice Scoopz: Sunday Noon

*-> Evgeni Nabokov has told the New York Islanders he will not be reporting to Long Island to play for the Islanders. It's believed that Nabokov only wants to play for a contender. The Islanders have a couple options they could follow which include a trade but only with Nabokov's approval, place the now show goaltender on waivers in which only Detroit could claim him or suspend him for the rest of the season. From what I hear however GM Garth Snow plans to have a sit down with Nabokov and try and per sway him to join the Isles. Snow still considers Nabokov to be a member of the Islanders at this point in time.

*-> Lots of rumblings out of Florida this weekend, more and more reports are saying Florida GM Dale Tallon is listening to offers for Stephen Weiss. Reportedly he's still just feeling out what he can get for now but maybe with the right offer for his club he'd think about it. Buffalo, Montreal, and Philly all in the mix it's said. Still not too sure about the Panthers trading Weiss but anythings possible, if they can get a solid prospect and a pick then it may be worth it as the Cats still have a lot more rebuilding to do.

*-> I'm still hearing Mike Fisher to Los Angeles, Eugene Melnyk has finally come out and told Sens fans he's going to make some improvements soon. After two brutal losses and 2 miserable seasons with no end in sight one would think changes would have to occur. He still doesn't seam sold on a rebuild which his club desperately needs. Bryan Murray continues to sit and wait while a shake up move is in need to help settle the fans down. I was in attendance Friday night and the Sens fans beside me were joining in booing the Sens. Fisher could be attractive but once again a no trade clause blocks the road. Fisher is a team first guy and I believe if approached he'd waive it for the right location. Why not Los Angeles or Nashville his wife frequents both cities and they are the two rumored franchises interested?

*-> The Ottawa Senators have been rumored to be goaltender shopping this weekend for some damage control assistance. The Sens management is reportedly looking to ease the pain a little by bringing in an affordable goaltender to help them not get blown out and keep games close. Robin Lehner has played only a handful of games in the AHL and is not ready to be rushed into to duty. Michael Leighton and Evgeni Nabokov are the two goalies that have been mentioned. J.S Giguere, Johan Hedberg, and Tomas Vokoun have all been in the rumor mill as of late maybe the Sens might take a look. In myopinion they need to bring in a veteran guy for another two seasons till Lehner is ready but something tells me Murray would rather go with two weak goalies to drop into lottery position. The team is close to announcing Pascal Leclaire is out for the remainder of the season it's said.

*-> I'm also hearing that Los Angeles King GM Dean Lombardi has indeed contacted the New York Rangers about Marian Gaborik and was told Gaborik is untouchable. The Kings are desperate to make an inpact move to add offense.

*-> The Columbus Blue Jackets appear to be dangling Nikita Filitov to bring in some extra help. The enigmatic winger has been playing with half effort all season in the AHL and several teams scouts have been seen watching the Russian.

*-> The Philly Flyers have been looking at Jason Arnott and Cory Stillman as of late it's said. The Broadstreet Bullies would love to add some more firepower to their already arsenal for a serious playoff run. Its no secret the Flyers wanted Jaime Langenbruner bad but they go with another veteran Devil that can also help defensively and add additional veteran support to their young players.

*-> I'm still hearing that Francois Beauchemin isn't available despite many reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs are shopping him. The rumors have the San Jose Sharks highly interested.

*-> Another no go that has lots of rumors surrounding him this weekend is Alexander Semin, it's believed the Caps are not entertaining offers for him. If the Caps want offense it does not make sense to trade one of your most offensive guys. Maybe if they don't have a real shot at a run and can get back an equal player or prospect they might at the deadline but not yet.

More this afternoon

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