Weimer n Jacko To Go

Trade Alert
Calgary Flames have traded Jason Weimer to New Jersey for a fourth-round pick.

Trade Alert
Florida has traded centre Petr Taticek to Pittsburgh for defenceman Ric Jackman.

Trade Trickle gets bigger...

Trade Alert
The Dallas Stars have acquired Willie Mitchell and a 2nd rounder from the Minnesota Wild for a Shawne Belle, Martin Skoula and a 2nd rounder

Trade Alert
Vancouver gets D Eric Weinrich from St. Louis for a 2006 3rd pick and a prospect

Trade Alert
Phoenix gets D Oleg Kavasha from NY Islanders for a 2006 3rd pick

Trade Alert
Calgary Flames Acquire Jamie Lundmark from Phoenix for a pick


* JFJ and Dallas were talking about a Tucker for Belle trade, apparently they asked about McCabe but JFJ said no. Off record it was apparent his hands were tied by MLSE. What boneheads!

JFJ just addressed media and talked about moving forward to the playoffs. Who the "F" are these guys, sure there's a minute chance they can make the post season, if they play. 700 hockey. There's a chance that there will be a cure for cancer too!

And More...

Trade Alert
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Jim Dowd from the Hawks for a 4th rounder

Trade Alert
The Philly Flyers have acquired Niko Dimitrakos from the San Jose Sharks for a 2006 3rd rounder

Did I Speak too Soon?

Trade Alert
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired Sergei Samsonov from the Boston Bruins for Marty Reasoner, prospect Yan Stastny and a second-round pick

Its Over & The Clock Chimes...Trades Trickle In

Wow, what a disappointment. The highlight trade of the draft was umm ahhhhhh ummmmmm Brendan Witt. After all the talk, all the rumours, there was no real activity from...

- Chicago who was going to trade the whole team at one point
- Detroit (accept for Rivers)
- Tampa who needed an upgrade in goal, but got nothing
- Toronto who ridiculously didn't trade McCabe
- Calgary who desperately needed a scoring Centre and got nada

Trade Alert
The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired Steve McCarthy from the Vancouver Canucks for a 4th pick

Trade Alert
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired Cory Cross from the Pittsburg Penguins for a 2007 4th rounder

Trade Alert
The Ottawa Senators have acquired Tyler Arnason from the Chicago Blackhawks for Brandon Bochenski & a 2nd round pick

Washington Is "Witt" less

Trade Alert
The Nashville Predators have acquired Brendan Witt from the Washington Capitals for a 1st round pick and Kris Beech

Ducks Sandis A D Eastward...

Trade Alert
The New York Rangers have acquired Sandis Ozolinsh from the Anaheim Ducks for a 3rd round pick

Phoenix Has No D Left So...

Trade Alert
The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired Jamie Rivers from the Detroit Red Wings for a 7th round pick

Question: Or is it The Toronto Maple Leafs trade Jamie Rivers Wilbur you putz!

Nonis Carney's his 2nd D

Trade Alert
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Kieth Carney and Juha Alon from the Anaheim Ducks for Brett Skinner and a 2nd round pick

Ollie Moly What A Signing

Signing Alert
The Florida Panthers sign Ollie Jokinen to a four year deal

Canes Mark A Hole Left By Cole Injury

Trade Alert
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Mark Recchi from the Pittsburg Penguins for a Kris Kolanos, Nik Nordgren and a 2007 2nd round pick

Note: Look for the Nucks to pick up Willie Mitchell
Observation: Boy, the Flames, Sens, Rangers & Tampa sure have been quite?

No More Friesen Cold Washington...

Trade Alert
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim acquire forward Jeff Friesen from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a second-round pick

Sens Claim Easy Way Out + 3 Trade Alerts

Waiver Alert
Mike Morrison is claimed by the Ottawa Senators

Trade Alert
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenceman Dennis Gauthier from the Phoenix Coyotes for forward Josh Gratton and two 2nd round picks

Trade Alert
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired Sean O'Donnell from the Phoenix Coyotes for Joel Perrault

Trade Alert
The Vancouver Canucks acquired Mika Nooranen from the Buffalo Sabres for a 2006 2nd round pick

Canucks add 1st D

Trade Alert
The Vancouver Canucks acquire Sean Brown from the New Jersey Devils for a 4th round pick

Louuuuk-o-wich Guy Is Now A Devil ...

Trade Alert
New Jersey Devils Acquire Brad Luckowich from the New York Islanders for a 2006 3rd round pick

Trade Alert
The Montreal Canadians acquire Todd Simpson from the Chicago Blackhawks for2006 6th round pick


**UPDATE**
Look for the following players to be traded very soon...
- Cujo
- Nooronen to Vancouver
- Recchi to Carolina
- Leclair to Montreal or Philly
- Witt to Nashville, Vancouver or Colorado


Look for the following teams to make a trade very soon...
- Flames (still hunting Joky, Savard & York for a #1 C for Iggy)
- Ottawa (goalie & centre)
- Tampa
- Toronto
- Detroit
- Colorado
- Nashville
- Vancouver

* Also note: It may be just coincidence, but Tucker is not at Leaf practice this morning

Kleeving To The Devils

Trade Alert
New Jersey Devils acquire defenceman Ken Klee from the Toronto Maple Leafs for AHL prospect Aleksander Suglobov.

WOW, Its "Hairy" Now

Trade Alert
The Colorado Avalanche acquire goaltender Jose Theodore from the The Montreal Canadiens for goalie David Aebischer

Fast n Furious Now...LA Confidential

Trade Alert
The Los Angeles Kings have acquired forward Mark Parrish and defenceman Brent Sopel from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenceman Denis Grebeshkov, forward Jeff Tambellini and a conditional third round pick.

Some Ville Rich Trades Are Happening...

Trade Alert
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Luke Richardson for a 5th rounder
Cbarnezz: He's a big body to fill a hole, so who's on their way out?

Trade Alert
The San Jose Sharks acquire Ville Niemenan fromCbarnezz: He's a big body to fill a hole, so
Cbarnezz: Sather is clearly making roster space for a bigger trade... like Tkachuck?

"T" MINUS 24 HRS...

Well we are just starting to heat back up with more than the double smack I heard from EVERY team. What appears to be more serious trade talks may have been sparked by the 1 st major trade.



TRADE ALERT
Dwayne Roloson goes to Edmonton for a 1st rnd pick & a conditional (3rd pk if he resigns)

News Isn't Coming Easy

Ok, ok, I know I had mentioned posting monster trade talk and by all of the emails I know you all are desperate for info too. I am very hesitant to post anything right now really.

To be frank though talks are filled with such double-talk its insane. I don't think I have ever seen it this way since getting involved with reporting hockey. I was unable to speak with Sutter, big surprise, but I did speak with someone from their management team. They were very cordial, but never told me or verified anything I didn't already know.

At this point I think every GM is quaking in theirshoes, some more than others of course, but nobody wants to jump to soon, to do too much or do to little. Every team, well almost every team, thinks they're still in it.

The talks I was hoping to elaborate on are just that...talks. Reluctantly I am going to post what I know so far, but let me re-write this...THESE ARE NOTHING MORE THAN TALKS. I am not breaking a trade here, just reporting talks, which is what I do 90% of the time.

If you hadn't already guessed, the big trade talks were between the Leafs and Flames. As you know, the Flames had made a pitch last week for Darcy Tucker offering a 2nd rnd pick. The other thing I reported earlier was that Sutter was looking to replace 1st line Centre Damond Langkow and last week had investigated options like Jokinen, Savard (a few others...check my earlier blogs) and even Mats Sundin.

As the week progressed, so to did talks. Keenan was asking to much for Joki. Savard was never really available unless Waddell had his doors blown off with an offer, which didn't happen. And oh ya, the Leafs lost Saturday, which prompted another Sutter / JFJ phone call.

My source tells me Sutter asked for Sundin/Tucker and like all GM's, JFJ replied by once again overvaluing his players and asked for too much in return.

Apparently JFJ asked for Phanuef in exchange for Sundin/Tucker and a swap of 1st round picks in 2006.

Now before everyone freaks out and sends hate mail, you need to understand that they are just talks...I DO NOT THINK PHANUEF WILL BE TRADED. In the current environment of this new NHL the limited # of sellers out there are asking HUGE premiums. Regier had good offers for Biron, but wanted more...McPhee has had more than a few good offers for Witt, but is also holding out for more.

Although talks are a plenty, it seems talks may be cheap and actual trades will be costly!
So stay tuned!

Cbarnezz's 5 BIGGEST "most likely" TRADES

1. Ollie Jokinen – despite Keenan putting up brave “we’re still in it” talk, Joky will go
Cbarnezz Predicts: The trade winds change & Ottawa is where Ollie lands (for now). A big reason Ottawa is is the front runner not just for the return players, but because Sens cannot resign Ollie cuz $$$ will go to Chara & Redden, so Keenan will get a shot at signing him again in the summer.
Price: Fisher/Bochenski/1st pick
* note: The teams may change cuz things are changing faster than you change yer underwear, as now I’m hearing Colorado has jumped into the mix.

2. McCabe – Also as reported here McCabe will not re-sign & will be traded
Cbarnezz Predicts: Canes will finally bite the bullet & get McCabe
Price: Andrew Ladd/Nate Hagemo/2007 2nd pick (or Ladd & a 1st pick)
* note: As said above, things change. With Cole going down last night I am hearing Canes may ask to expand the deal to include McCabe & Tucker, but it will cost them!

3. Teemu Selanne – As reported days ago here, Montreal wants Selanne
Cbarnezz Predicts: Selanne will go to Mtl only because he 1st agreed to new 2yr contract
Price: Kommisarek/Bonk despite Burke asking for Higgins

4. Kieth Tkachuck – has interest from Philly, Rangers, Flames
Cbarnezz Predicts: He will waive his no trade clause & join Jagr in the Big Apple
Price: 2 prospects & a 1st pick or 3 prospects & a 2nd pick

Todd Bertuzzi - Philly, Anaheim, Mtl. all interested
Cbarnezz Predicts: Clarke will get antsy with injuries & Philly will overpay to get Bert.
Price: Nonis asked for Richards/Desjardins/Esche


Check back in tonight or first thing Monday. I have heard a monster rumour that I am working to get more info on before I post it. Its so big I need more verification so I am trying to contact Sutter himself. Stay tuned!

Notes from the ACC & 5 CERTAIN TRADES

Well, I was at the ACC tonight and although the Leafs played well, the air certainly came out of the building after the Charra empty net goal. It did spark a lot of emotion, some very sad as Lindros is done for the season and as he spoke, almost in tears, some speculate it may even be the end of his career. It also was a time for angry chatter and I heard that JFJ is even looking to trade Sundin, if he can find the trade return, which also must be with a team where Sundin will waive his NTC.

In fact, I heard that JFJ and Sutter have scheduled a phone meeting for tomorrow. Stay tuned!


Now the Cbarnezz "5 Most Certain" Trade Predictions...

1. OILERS – looking first n foremost for a goaler
1st choice: Bruins package of Samsonov and Raycroft (price might be too high though)
2nd choice: Anaheim’s Giguere (Burke asked for Hemsky, will settle for Torres & Morrison)
3rd choice: Phoenix’s Cujo (+ either Sanderson or Nash in a package)
4th choice: Toronto’s Belfour (am hearing D or 2nd pick returning)


2. CANUCKS - are interested 1st’ly in DEFENCE, a 3rd line C & veteran back-up goaler
Defence: Weinrich, Mitchell, Kuba, Klee, Sopel, Poti, J.Marshall, Carney, Richardson, Mara & Morris
Centre: Jokinen, Savard, White, McCammond, Allison, Comrie, Hrdina, York,
Goalers: Roloson, Guigere, Weekes, Cujo, Belfour, Snow
A trade package is likely, examples Nonis has asked about… (in order of interest & possibility)
St.Louis – Weinrich with McCammond and maybe even Lalime
Minnesota – White with Mitchell & Roloson
Anaheim – McDonald with Carney & Marshall or Giguere with Carney
Phoenix – Comrie with O’Donnell & Cujo or Johnson with Mara & Cujo
Toronto – Allison with Klee
Columbus – Hrdina with Richardson
Rangers - Weekes with Poti
Islanders – Mike York with Sopel & maybe even Snow, but not likely


3. FLAMES - will pick-up a first line Centre & gritty winger, & maybe veteran D
1st choice: Jokinen from FLA (price might be too high though)
2nd choice: Savard (Waddell will not trade him unless he gets Leopold back)
3rd choice: Allison from Leafs (hearing Sutter has big interest in Tucker & asked about Sundin)
4th choice: York from the Iles (may pkge him with Parrish or Bates or outside shot a Blake)


4. Senators – C for 2nd line and despite what Muckler says they will pick-up a goalie
Centre: Jokinen, Savard, Comrie, York,
Goalers: Roloson, Biron, Weekes, Cujo, Toskola (yes despite his signing) & even Lalime
1st choice: Jokinen from FLA & Roloson
2nd choice: Savard (Waddell won’t trade unless he gets Meszaros, Volchenkov or Pothier +)
3rd choice: York from the Iles (may pkge in outside shot with Parrish)
4th choice: 1 of Biron, Toskola or may settle for Lalime


5. Carolina – will add a defensive power play quarterback
Defence: looked at McCabe, Mitchell, Kuba, Sopel, Mara or Morris & Gonchar
1st choice: McCabe from Toronto (price may be too high)
2nd choice: Marra from Phoenix
3rd choice: Mitchell or Kuba from Minnisota
4th choice: Gonchar from Pittsburg


Check back tomorrow for the Cbarnezz predictions for the most probable "Biggest 5 Trades"!!

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM...

Signings Update

Minnesota Wild
Have re-signed goaltender Manny Fernandez to a multi-year contract
Note: Roloson is as good as gone in the next week


Dallas Stars
Have signed defenceman Philippe Boucher to a $7.5 million, three-year contract extension


Injury Alerts

Nashville Predators
Yannick Perrault was placed on the IR yesterday after he left Thursday's game with a knee injury, Preds have said he will be out 2-4 weeks.
Mark Eaton, who also injured his knee in the same game but is day to day.
PREDictions: Despite having Legwand back, the loss of Perreault will mean Nashville re-opens talks for a C. They have already talked to the Leafs about Allison, NYI's about York and Mtl. about Ribiero.

Vancouver Canucks
Injury woes continue for the Nucks as Kesler left the game with what appeared to be a serious looking knee injury. Did receive some good news thought that Salo is day to day, but be skeptical of this as a reliable source says it's more like week to week than day to day.
Predictions: Nonis has already expanded his search from defence/deffence/defence to deffence/defence + a 2nd line C, not to mention a veteran back-up. Only trouble is the Canucks may not be able to afford all 3. Minni talks continue with Nonis asking Wild what they want in return for a White/Kuba or Mitchell/Roloson pkge. A good source in Ohio says Nonis called McLean to ask about a Hrdina/Richardson package (his cheaper Plan B option).


Talks have slowed a bit from the last 3 days, which to be honest were out-of-control. I think a ton of teams are grabbing their collective breath to get past games tonight before teams come out ready to deal in what will be a freakin crazy week. For some teams like Toronto, NY Islanders, San Jose tonight or Minnisota tomorrow, will be their season!

* Be sure to come back tonight for what I am sure will be some bigggggggggggggggggggg talks down at the ACC, which I will do my best to post after I get back from the game.

** Also, coming soon...the 5 most likely trades & the 5 BIGGEST TRADES.

30 TEAM ANALYSIS

So hard to pin down accurate information as GM's are changing their minds 2-3 times a day. Busier than ever and still 1 week to go!


East

Carolina
Buying need: What they hope is the final piece…an offensive d-man for the power play
Interested teams: Toronto has offered McCabe, Also Canes quietly asked for Zidlicky.

Ottawa
Buying need: A strong number 2 centre, an experienced goaler as depth, scoring winger
Interested teams: Sens going hard after Jokinen, & asked for Savard, Peca & M.York, goalie depth will be Roloson unless Riser can package him elsewhere with Kuba.

NY Rangers
Buying need: Looking for depth at wing, defensive depth, depth pick for draft…have ton of attractive prospects (Dawes, Montoya and Moore getting lots of interest)
Interested teams: The Rangers are asking hard for the Blues Tkachuk, Leafs called and asked if NYR wants McCabe, and bigggggg talk with FLA for 1st pick

Buffalo
Looking to sell: Definitely will sell a goaler (Biron or Noorns)
Interested teams: Oilers, Vancouver, Ottawa, LA all interested in Biron.

Philadelphia
Looking to buy: Clarke is quiet but will look for a top C, wing depth, and goaler depth.
Interested teams: Philly has asked St.Lou for Tkachuk, Iles for Parrish, FLA for Jokinen, and…??? Look for a bigger trade!

Tampa Bay
Looking to buy: Goalie, wing depth also called Pens about Ric Jackman
Interested teams: Mtl., Nash. Minnie (offered Rolloson), Toronto, Colorado all asked for Richards

New Jersey
Looking to buy: Lou’s been quiet…has interest in Tkachuck
Interested teams: Few teams interested in Mogilny, Elias, Kozlov, Van for Albelin

Montreal
Looking to buy & sell: Want 2nd C, D depth, 1st winger and have called about Bertuzzi
Interested for: Witt fromWash, Kuba fr/ Minnie, Salei fr/ Ducks..will deal Bonk & Ribiero
Interest from: Van & Ducks called for Souray, Flames for Kovalev, or a York/Bok pkge from NYI.
Gainey will push hard for Richards in the summer!

Atlanta
Looking to buy: Defence, defence, defence
Interest in: Witt fromWash, Kuba fr/ Minnie, Salei or Carney fr/ Ducks
Interest selling: Savard, Melanby, Kozlov, Petrovicky, Havlid, Sutton, if Atl. falls out of contention

Toronto
Looking to sell & buy: look for 1st line wing, depth on D, a goaler
Interested in: JFJ asking about Joky, Witt from Wash, Kuba fr/ Minni, Carney fr/ Ducks
Sells: McCabe to Van, Canes, Stars, Flames hard for Tucker, Preds new ask Allison
JFJ has/is trying hard to land Luongo but it may be dead till summer.

Boston
Looking to sell: Sell UFA Samsonov, taking offers for Murray & Leetch for right price.
Interested teams: The Oilers are asking for both Samonsov and Raycroft, San Jose has interest in Murray as do the Leafs.


NY Islanders
Looking to sell: any & all…look for Kavasha, King, York, Bates, Sopel, & Hunter to go
Interested: Philly for Parish, Sens for York or Satan, Flames for Satan, Oilers for York
Mtl. interest in York/Sopel pkge, Van likes Sopel/Lukowich pkge

Florida
Looking to sell: Jokinen, Hill are big UFA, may be forced to sell Luongo, Bouwmestr,
Interested teams: Sens, Flames, Van, Leafs, NJD all for Joki, Van & Leafs for Luongo

Washington
Looking to sell: Witt is biggest asset, some asks on Friesen & Halpern
Interested teams: Nash, Mtl, Van, Leafs, NJD, Philly…McPhee getting greedy!

Pittsburgh
Looking to sell: Looking to get rid of Gonchar, Recchi, Leclair, Malone, Jackman
Interested teams: Leafs for Malone, Philli for Recchi or Leclair most calls for Jackman!



West

Detroit
Looking to buy: scoring depth, defensive D, goal
Interested in: Carney fr/ Ducks, Richardson fr/ Jackets, Leclair from Pitt
Biron from Buff, Rolo fro Minni…Looking to deal Lang

Dallas
Looking to buy: wing, defence & scoring grit depth like Ricci from Phoenix
Interest in: Tucker or McCabe fr/ Leafs, Nash or Drake fr/ Blues, Bates or Parish fr/ NYI

Vancouver
Looking to buy: Defence is tops & asked for… Souray from Mtl., Witt from Caps, Weinrich fr/ Blues, Carney from Ducks, McCabe from Leafs, Kuba from Minnie, Sopel/York pkge fr/ Iles
also asked Sabres for Biron, Minnie for Roloson, Rangers for Weekes and FLA for Luongo
All teams above want Kesler +, Rangers/Ducks will settle for King or Cooke

Nashville
Looking to buy: 1st line C, wing & D depth
Interested teams: Allison & Tucker fr/ Leafs, Savard fr/ Alta, Richardson fr/ Jackets, York/Parrish pkge
Will push harder now for #1 C after Perrault out for 2-4 weeks!

Calgary
Looking to buy: top line C, wing depth
Interested in: Jokinen (1st) or Niewy (2nd) fr/ FLA or Savard, Arnason, York,
& Sutter has called about Kovalev & pushing hard for Tucker fr/ Leafs

Colorado (will make big splash now or summer)
Looking to buy: 2nd C, solid #1 goaler, scoring & checkers
Interested in: Ollie from FLA, Bertuzzi fr/ Nucks, Satan fr/ Iles,
Lacroix in serious talks with FLA about Luongo & maybe Jokinen too

Los Angeles
Looking to buy: 1st need is a depth C, LW/RW and goalie.
Interested teams: Asked Leafs for Allison & or Belfour, Savard fr/ Alta, Sabres for Biron, York/Parrish pkge from Iles...Taylor seems all over the place??

Edmonton
Looking to buy: Looking for No.1 goaler & depth …had asks about Peca from Sens
Interested teams: Lowe ask Phnx for Cujo, Leafs for Belfour, Parrish fr/ Iles
asked big for Boston for Raycroft/Samsonov pkge, may settle for Ducks for Giggy or last resort Cujo!

Anaheim
Looking to sell: Will part w/ Giguere, Carney or Salei, had asks for Selanne, McDonald
Interested teams: Oilers for Giggy, Mtl. for Selanne, Flames for McDonald

San Jose
Looking to sell/buy: Very quiet about selling…Marleau?, but have asked about Murray
Interested teams: Flames for Marleau, Sens about Toskla or Schaeffer

Minnesota
Looking to sell: Wild have 8 UFA next yr Zuzyn, Chouinard, Manny, Rolo, Kuba or Mitchell etc
Interested teams: Vancouver for Mitchell, Kuba, Leafs for Kuba, Mtl. for Kuba

Phoenix
Looking to sell: May ship out Cujo, Morris, Mara, Gauthier, Ricci
Interested teams: Leafs for Mara/Cujo, Mtl. for Mara, NYR for Morris,
Lowe called to ask about Cujo & maybe even a Cujo/Sanderson okge!

Columbus
Looking to sell: Have had calls about Richardson, Hrdina,
Interested teams: Detroit for Richardson

Chicago
Looking to sell: Would luv to dump KBoulin’s $6 mil, and are willing to trade anyone & want a do over. Have had ton o calls about Arnason, Cully, Bell, Calder, Barnaby
Interested teams: Flames about Arnason, Leafs forArnason/Cullimore, Mtl for Daze/Bell, Philly about Daze!

St. Louis
Looking to trade: Looking to unload Tkachuk, Drake, Nash, Jackman
Interested teams: Ranger for Tchuck, Philly for Tchuck, Flames for Drake

Trade waters trickle in...

The first two post-Olympic trade have happened, though they have hardly broken the flood gates open.

1. The Blue Jackets shipping defenseman Cale Hulse, to the Calgary Flames, for tough guy Cam Severson.
2. The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired forward Joel Stepp from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in exchange for goaltender Jani Hurme.

UPDATES
Owen Nolan sweepstakes are over as the big winger has decided he won't try to come back this season to the NHL because his surgically-repaired knee isn't yet 100 per cent.

Check back later today for a 30 team by team analysis!