Ice Scoopz: Sunday Afternoon

*-> Mike Grier is attracting interest from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

*-> Buffalo could also be preparing a major package for Paul Stastny reports are saying. The Sabre's new ownership looks to make a major splash this deadline to signify a new era.

*-> Chris Neil from the Ottawa Senators has slight interest from around the league. Due to his recent injuries Neil's interest has dropped but the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, and the Atlanta Thrashers.

*-> The Washington Capitals are pushing hard for center Tim Connolly of the Buffalo Sabres.

*-> John Madden to the Canucks is a no go, reports had the defensive specialist going to the Canucks but their in extremely close talks with the Panthers and a deal is said to be almost done.

*-> Jason Arnott's fate is getting decided this afternoon. It's said a loss this afternoon could mean the end for Arnott in New Jersey. Although he does have a no trade clause but if he doesn't fit into the future it's expected the Devils will ask him nicely.

*-> A recent reports has the Canadiens in talks with the Panthers about Radek Dvorak.

*-> Speaking of no trade clauses it's being said that Chris Phillips fate has already been decided as the lastest offer has been rejected. Phillips is expected to counter offer tonight but my source is saying that Murray is listening to offers from around the league.

*-> Chris Campoli is indeed being shopped by the Sens, not much interest in Filip Kuba now that New York is out of the running.

*-> Milan Hejduk could be close to a new contract.

*-> Radek Martinek of the New York Islanders is getting attention from several Western Conference teams. The Dallas Stars are even believed to be considering the longtime Islander. Many have said the Nashville Predators have also inquired.

*-> The Brad Richards to New York Rangers trade appears to be evolving as now I'm hearing Evgeni Grachev, Artem Anisimov, Matt Gilroy and a pick.

*-> Zach Bogosian's name keeps getting rumored to Edmonton in a deal involving Ales Hemsky.