Friday, February 25, 2011

Ice Scoopz: Friday Morning

*-> The Colorado Avalanche are starting to get calls from around the league in regards to defenseman Adam Foote. It's believed the Flyers and the Penguins both have interest in the veteran defenseman.

*-> The Chicago Blackhawks are scouting the Edmonton Oilers, it's believed that the Hawks want to add Jim Vandermeer to shore up their blueline as they've been looking for a gritty shut down defenseman for a while. Some are also saying Ladislav Smid could also be their target.

*-> Craig Rivet has been placed on re-entry waivers by the Buffalo Sabre's. According to reports several teams had interest the first time around but his salary was unsettling for someone they want to use as a last pairing guy. The Flyers, Hawks and Sharks all have been linked.

*-> The Calgary Flames are looking at options as they near the deadline. It's said the Flames GM Jay Feaster would love to add another defenseman and a depth forward but is happy not doing anything because his club has played so well and doesn't want to ruin chemistry.

*-> TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting that multiple teams have approached the Toronto Maple Leafs about Clarke McArthur. It's said McArthur is asking over 3 million a season for 3 years while the Leafs are only willing to go over 2 for 2. A wild rumor out of Toronto has several offers greater than the Kris Versteeg deal on the table for the breakout year player.

*-> Jason Arnott will sit down with the Devils brass in the next couple of days to decide if he's willing to waive his no trade clause or if he'll stay with the club as they try to push for a playoff spot. The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals would love for his to agree to waive his no trade.

*-> Somethings still up with Nikolay Zherdev, could possibly be re-entry waivers in the next couple of days or a loan. The winger is reportedly unhappy with his recent situation.

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