Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, I got some much need R&R. Not much on the go today except a few calls in regards to the recent Daniel Alfresson rumors which we'll start with. This post was meant for this morning but got completely tied up till now but anyways on with the rumors.
*-> I know everyone by now has heard the crazy Alfredsson trade rumors that has swept the internet. To me these rumors don't make any kind of sense as why would anyone inquire about a freshly injured Daniel Alfredsson. Especially when it's a serious head injury to an aging player which many believe is way more serious than predicted. If you haven't heard the rumors they consist of Alfredsson being sent to ether the Vancouver Canucks (Swede connections i.e the Sedins) or the Edmonton Oilers (youth movement) both highly covet Alfredssons leadership abilities and on ice determination and talent. I wasn't fishing for anything on the Alfredsson subject with my source but was told randomly that Alfredsson is untouchable for now but here's the kicker it's believed he'd be willing to take a trade possibly before retiring as long as it's a hopeful shot. I was told the management on the other hand isn't feeling the same way. Eugene Melnyk is a huge Alfie fan and mosty likely would nix any deal for the captain especially since he feels the Sens still have playoff talent this season.
*-> Lots of Cory Schnieder rumors swirling as well, nevermind the silly Roberto Luongo rumors. Columbus is possibly interested as they need some help badly for young Steve Mason. They were previously looking for a veteran goalie but it's believed they could shop Mason while teams still have high hopes. Another destination would be to send Schnieder out of the West and to the New Jersey Devils where they will need a future replacement for the aging Martin Brodeur. I've also heard whispers of Luongo to NJ as well but I'm not convinced yet the Canucks are ready to pull the plug.
*-> On the Kyle Turris watch, it appears to be slowing down for now. Not much new out there, or at least I'm not hearing much new. Don Maloney went on the record Saturday night on Hockey Night In Canada and said he will not trade Turris. It seams this is about principal for Maloney and the Coyotes. It's still believed he's avaliable but Maloney is determined that a sign and trade deal is what has to happen otherwise Turris will sit and rot. The Turris camp are reportedly shopping his services and do not want any part of the Coyotes so this could get ugly before it gets done. But the key is Maloney keeps insisting that he's not shopping him. Then again the St. Louis Blues also said there wasn't going to be any coaching changes any time soon nor would Ken Hitchcock ever be the coach of the Blues so. The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be yet another NHL team interested in Turris.
*-> Evgeni Nabokov is attraching interest around the league, I'm hearing at least two teams were scouting him last week. Columbus as mentioned above and rumored to also be watching are the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Well back to the office, I had a chance to start reading Georges Laraques book that comes out soon so I should have a review shortly. If anyone hasn't checked out Cody Ackland's column in the column section check it out. It's a great read and even I enjoyed it despite my Jeremy Roenick like position on Sid the Kid
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