Trade Predictions after the Olympic trade freeze is lifted…

Montreal has shopped both Ribiero & Bonk and have inquired about Witt along with Nashville, Vancouver and Toronto. This one is tough to call because there is so much talk its hard to know what is legit.

Cbarnezz prediction: Witt will be traded to Nashville who will beat the Mtl. offer Ribiero, however Habs fans will not mind because Gainey will pull a Teemu Selanne trade out of his hat and play Teemu with newly signed Koivu.

Nashville will look to add possibly add a centre if Legwand is not healthy and a defenseman, looking mostly at Witt, Carney or Salei, but will settle for my prediction, a cheaper choice if the Witt deal falls through.

Cbarnezz prediction: With so many rumours around about Witt it is hard to tell which is the latest. 1 of 2 things will happen…Nashville will acquire Aki Berg for a draft pick…or McPhee will get too greedy and hold out for a better trade for Witt, and he will get injured before the deadline.



Calgary is in the hunt for a number one center to play with Iggy. Ek buzz and other sites are throwing out shiet rumours like Jokinen, Sundin, and my favourite Joe Sakic. Get a grip! Suter did inquire about Jokinen, but the asking price (Phanuef) was out of the question. Calgary has had discussions about a number of less expensive options such as…Mike Comrie, Steve Rucchin, Mike York & Jan Hirdina, any of which could get done.

Cbarnezz prediction: I am hearing the Flames will pass on the options above pass and instead pick up Joe Niewendyk for one last kick at the can before he retires.