*-> The Tampa Bay Lightning have sent the recovering Mike Smith down to the AHL for a conditioning stint. GM Steve Yzerman is reportedly buying some time before making a decision which goaltender to go with for the remainder of the season. It's clear that Dwayne Roloson will remain on the roster but will the incosistent Dan Ellis or the incosistent Mike Smith remain on the roster. My guess is Dan Ellis who has proven he can put up consistent stretches in the league while Smith has struggled since his days in Dallas. I doubt there would be any interest from around the league in Smith though.
*-> Old news has resurfaced again with JS Giguere playing his old team the Anaheim Ducks. Once again the topic of Giguere's willingness to waive his no trade clause for the Leafs. Giguere still stands by his comments reported on Ice Scoopz earlier this season; he says he is willing to look at a move if he was asked by GM Brian Burke. He said it would depend on his family and the direction of his career but would be willing to look at future options. This time around he said he'd like to remain with the Leafs but if he wasn't in Toronto's plans for the future he'd look at his options as they come. Same old out of Toronto their is mild interest around the league but Giguere's salary is one that forces a move only near to the deadline. Giguere also has said no-one has yet to talk to him.
*-> I'm hearing Evgeni Nabokov's deal in Detroit is still being finalized by agent Don Meehan and it looks like a 1 year 1 million dollar contract according to reports around the internet.
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