Monday, February 29, 2016

Trade Deadline 2016: 9:00am

*-> St. Louis has kicked tires at Loui Eriksson, the Blues want to add some fire power to keep up with the West powers but are hesitant to pay big prices for a rental when their season hasn't progressed as planned.  The Bruins were rumored to be interested in Ty Rattie or Dmitri Jaskin as a possbile packaged return.

*-> It appears highly likely Dan Hamhuis is traded today especially given his comments he'd like an Antoine Vermette type situation where he's allowed to return this summer to Vancouver.

*-> While on the Canucks it appears they may be willing to move Radim Vrbata at this point despite having a great season last year with some setbacks this year.  Vrbata isn't keen on moving it's rumored but he may not have a choice if a contender comes knocking.

*-> Rumors have the Jets all quiet on the trade front last night and don't expect to be very busy today. As mentioned earlier not much is available in Manitoba today apart from a couple minor pieces.

*-> Buffalo has been quietly listening to offers for Tyler Ennis, lots of interest but they may not be keen on moving him.

*-> The New York Rangers would like to make another move for a 3rd liner who can play up the line up but cap space is extremely tight.

*-> The Anaheim Ducks are expected to be in on Mikkel Boedker and Loui Eriksson looking to add some punch.  The Ducks have an abundance of defensive prospect to peddle the Bruins so that may be the best suitor for Boston.

*-> The Flames are more than willing to part with Jonas Hiller if there's interest.

*-> Nashville is still seeking an offensive threat, Scott Hartnell has not yet been asked to waive his no trade but recent reports have Hartnell open to any major contenders especially the Preds.

*-> The Penguins are still looking at a big name defenseman despite Schultz being brought in.  Hamhuis is a name that keeps coming up.

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