Dominator2005

If that's the case Holland overpaid IMO...

Brad Stuart, D, Los Angeles: Plays physical and has offensive ability. He'll likely be purely a rental, and will return to Los Angeles, but he can add veteran depth to a team. From detnews.com

Both sucks but Lebda sucks more...

Well said!!!

Soory guys, no Hossa...

Montreal have more/ better prospects than Detroit...

Hossa at $5.5M :rotflmao: He's going to sign for $1M just to play for the RED WINGS...

Detroit should RE-BUILT (2nd line) with FA's... simple...

Bert trade, Bert trade... remember that nobody wanted him - he was injured... I'm sure that was ''panic'' move by Holland... he wanted Tkachuk or Guerin...

I know what he said at the start of the year... this team needs to sign some DEPTH = FA cause we have nothing to trade...

Who do you think that we can trade... who needs our garbage (Lilja, Lebda, Sammy, Franzen, Hudler...) do we have some prospects??? We have NO DEPTH!!!

WHY?!?!?!? They have Price, Halak and Danis...

I could see Montador coming to Detroit...

I like your trade list - please put Sammy in 1st place...

Brad Richards to Dallas? Marian Hossa to Montreal? Check out what's making headlines early on trade deadline day! YAHOO! SPORTS: Ross McKeon reports a source claims the Dallas Stars will ship a package of goaltender Mike Smith, center Jeff Halpern and defenceman Mark Fistric to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Brad Richards. It's also expected the Montreal Canadiens will have outbid the Ottawa Senators for winger Marian Hossa, shipping at least a forward (possibly Michael Ryder) to the Thrashers. WFAA.COM: Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports Stars goalie Mike Smith has heard all the trade rumors and is learning to deal with them. SPECTOR'S NOTE: My thanks to everyone who sent this in earlier this morning while I was catnapping. Much appreciated. I suggests both here and on my message forum that the Stars could be the front-runners as they had the depth to offer up the best package, particularly a goaltender. Smith has shown a lot of promise as a potential starter, splitting the duties in Dallas fairly evenly with Marty Turco earlier in the season until Turco got his groove back around mid-season. He's also affordable and right now that's what the Bolts would need. It'll be interesting to see if this deal happens but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. As for Hossa, expect more than Ryder to be headed to Atlanta if that deal goes down, as the Habs have a lot of promising young players and prospects they could offer up. PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Tim Panaccio reports the Flyers were interested in Dan Boyle but may now turn their attention toward Buffalo's Brian Campbell as they need a good puckmoving defenceman. There's also intrigue with defenceman Jason Smith, whom the Flyers might not be able to re-sign and might consider shopping to free up cap space to land a star player. Jeff Carter is also rumored to be available. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Having landed help at forward with Vaclav Prospal last night GM Paul Holmgren might not be done. -Ottawa and Montreal are considered front-runners for Marian Hossa. Ottawa's offer is believed to include Antoine Vermette, Montreal's Chris Higgins, although the Habs have the depth in prospects and draft picks to perhaps get the deal done. SPECTOR'S NOTE: As a Habs fan I would be upset to lose Higgins but if the Canadiens could re-sign Hossa or he helps lead them to the Stanley Cup this spring it would make it worthwhile.It would likely take Higgins as the centerpiece to pry Hossa out of Atlanta.

Brad Richards to Dallas? Marian Hossa to Montreal? Check out what's making headlines early on trade deadline day! YAHOO! SPORTS: Ross McKeon reports a source claims the Dallas Stars will ship a package of goaltender Mike Smith, center Jeff Halpern and defenceman Mark Fistric to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Brad Richards. It's also expected the Montreal Canadiens will have outbid the Ottawa Senators for winger Marian Hossa, shipping at least a forward (possibly Michael Ryder) to the Thrashers. WFAA.COM: Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports Stars goalie Mike Smith has heard all the trade rumors and is learning to deal with them. SPECTOR'S NOTE: My thanks to everyone who sent this in earlier this morning while I was catnapping. Much appreciated. I suggests both here and on my message forum that the Stars could be the front-runners as they had the depth to offer up the best package, particularly a goaltender. Smith has shown a lot of promise as a potential starter, splitting the duties in Dallas fairly evenly with Marty Turco earlier in the season until Turco got his groove back around mid-season. He's also affordable and right now that's what the Bolts would need. It'll be interesting to see if this deal happens but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. As for Hossa, expect more than Ryder to be headed to Atlanta if that deal goes down, as the Habs have a lot of promising young players and prospects they could offer up. TSN.CA: Bob McKenzie reports the following: - Sources say LA Kings defenseman Rob Blake has not waived his 'No-trade" clause and has in fact told Kings management he wants to stay. If the Kings do try to shop him, however, it'll have to be to Colorado and significant enough to "incur the wrath of Blake" to force him into accepting a trade. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Will he or won't he? I believe he won't go but we'll find out soon enough. - The Chicago Blackhawks last night e-mailed a list to all NHL teams of eight players they consider available. Among them: Nikolai Khabibulin, Martin Havlat, Robert Lang, Tuomo Ruutu, Martin Lapointe, Yanic Perreault, Andrei Zyuzin and Rene Bourque. SPECTOR'S NOTE: So much for the Blackhawks being buyers at the deadline. Of this list, the most tempting could be Havlat, Lang, Ruutu, Perreault and Bourque, although Havlat's injury history and salary ($6 million for next season) and Ruutu's injury history could scare off potential suitors. Khabibulin's earning far too much for next season ($6.75 million) and not playing well enough to attract interest. -Ottawa and Montreal are considered front-runners for Marian Hossa. Ottawa's offer is believed to include Antoine Vermette, Montreal's Chris Higgins, although the Habs have the depth in prospects and draft picks to perhaps get the deal done. SPECTOR'S NOTE: As a Habs fan I would be upset to lose Higgins but if the Canadiens could re-sign Hossa or he helps lead them to the Stanley Cup this spring it would make it worthwhile.It would likely take Higgins as the centerpiece to pry Hossa out of Atlanta. - The San Jose Sharks are said to be pursuing Buffalo's Brian Campbell and Toronto's Pavel Kubina. Adam Foote is trying to re-sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and is expected to sign with them, but if he were to accept a trade it would only be to his former team, the Colorado Avalanche. SPECTOR'S NOTE: With Peter Forsberg returning to Colorado it would be like old home week if Foote and/or Blake returned today. I doubt either will happen, especially Foote as he's expressed his intent to re-sign with the Jackets and it appears a deal could be happening soon. TSN.CA: Darren Dreger reports the NY Islanders are rumored to be closing in on a one-year contract extension with forward Mike Comrie. SPECTOR'S NOTE: I'll be very surprised if this falls through and Comrie is shopped. NEWSDAY: Steve Zipay reports the NY Rangers are pushing for perhaps two defensemen at the trade deadline having lost Paul Mara for at least two weeks to broken bones in his face. It's believed the Blueshirts have interest in Columbus's Ron Hainsey and Colorado's John-Michael Liles, among others. SPECTOR'S NOTE: It could also force them into retaining the much-maligned Marek Malik if they're unable to land who they're seeking. PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Tim Panaccio reports the Flyers were interested in Dan Boyle but may now turn their attention toward Buffalo's Brian Campbell as they need a good puckmoving defenceman. There's also intrigue with defenceman Jason Smith, whom the Flyers might not be able to re-sign and might consider shopping to free up cap space to land a star player. Jeff Carter is also rumored to be available. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Having landed help at forward with Vaclav Prospal last night GM Paul Holmgren might not be done. SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS: David Pollak reports the Sharks have been in contact with nearly every NHL team looking for bolster their roster. They're believed interested in Buffalo's Brian Campbell and the Kings Rob Blake as well as having interest in Toronto's Tomas Kaberle and Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle, and also had conversations with Atlanta regarding Marian Hossa. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hat tip to GJ Berg. The Sharks have been almost a permanent fixture in this season's rumor mill but thus far the big trade they're expected to make hasn't materialized. Could today be the day? MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE: Michael Russo reports the Wild's recent three-game losing skid could put pressure on GM Doug Risebrough to make a trade today. Risebrough would like to add a defenseman but it might also cost him one in return, and might not be willing to overpay for a star player (like center Olli Jokinen of Florida) as some teams did last season. Russo suggests Risebrough might instead have interest in centers like Atlanta's Bobby Holik or Columbus' Sergei Fedorov or Michael Peca. SPECTOR'S NOTE: I'd say Holik might be the most enticing, having previously played for Jacques Lemaire during their days with the Devils back in the 1990s. RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER: Luke DeCock reports Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford hinted at possibly making a deadline deal after all. He's seeking depth at center and has narrowed his search down to two players. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hat tip to "Gene". It'll be interesting to see who Rutherford has in mind. Maybe one of those centers noted in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune? T. Ruutu, J. Carter could be nice addition - Jokinen ($5M) is available - let's pay the price and bring 6'-5'' center. I would rather have him than Hossa anyway... Seems like Smith is available - just type of defensmen that we need... http://www.spectorshockey.net/ [At minimum you should link to your source. This is someone else's work, obviously, and they make ad revenue off of their work. --Anomalously]

He's good on face-off's, fast, young...

Gainey wants to add top-line talent TheFourthPeriod.com It's no secret the Canadiens are trying to acquire a first-line goal-scorer before tomorrow's 3pm ET trade deadline, reports Montreal's La Presse. The main focus of the Habs and GM Bob Gainey is Atlanta Thrashers sniper Marian Hossa. Thrashers GM Don Waddell watched the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, face off against the Toronto Marlies on Sunday, there to scout some of Montreal's top young talent. The Thrashers are believed to be asking for an NHL-proven player, a top prospect and a high draft pick, most likely a first-round pick, in exchange for Hossa. Rumors suggest the Canadiens are willing to move such players as Chris Higgins, Michael Ryder, Mathieu Dandenault, Mikhail Grabovski, Kyle Chipchura and some of their top prospects. According to Le Journal de Montreal, the Canadiens will be neck in neck with the Ottawa Senators for Hossa's services. The Senators are believed to be dangling such players as Antoine Vermette, Nick Foglino and Andrej Meszaros. Le Journal claims the Thrashers may also be looking at Canadiens prospects Matt D'Agostini, Mathieu Carle and Pavel Valentenko. The Canadiens are also in the running for such players as Calgary's Alex Tanguay, Tampa Bay's Vaclav Prospal, Chicago's Martin Havlat and Edmonton's Jarret Stoll. What do you think about Stoll? I can see Satan or Lapointe coming here... but would like to have Stoll or T. Ruutu... + one big stay at home DEF...

Like this guy!!!

True, but he got outplayed by Meech!!! How many TO did he got in last 5 games? He brings NOTHING to this team...

I agree 100%.

OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports Senators GM Bryan Murray has told Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell he's interested in Marian Hossa but he hasn't made an offer yet. Waddell is believed seeking a player, pick and number one pick in return, and the Thrashers would like either Antoine Vermette or Andrej Meszaros, prospects Nick Foligno or Brian Lee from the Senators. Garrioch believes Murray might make that swap if the Thrashers added rugged and affordable blueliner Garnet Exelby into the deal. It's also believed Hossa will only be a playoff rental as he won't commit to a new contract as part of the deal, which could affect his market value. It's also believed Murray is interested in Tampa Bay's Vaclav Prospal but Garrioch claims the Penguins would like to add Prospal to Sidney Crosby's line. Murray might also make an offer for Toronto's Mats Sundin if the Leafs captain agrees to a trade. SPECTOR'S NOTE: I don't believe Murray will part with that much for a playoff rental even if Exelby were part of the deal. It simply doesn't make sense. The Penguins aren't expected to make a pitch for a scoring forward as they're believed seeking defensive depth. And I doubt Mats Sundin will waive his NTC to accept a trade to Ottawa. http://spectorshockey.net/index.php?option...rs&Itemid=9

Red Wings, Leafs talking trade TheFourthPeriod.com The Detroit Red Wings have struggled of late and the team is believed to be speaking to the Toronto Maple Leafs about a trade for Mats Sundin. Sundin, 36, is making $5.5 million this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He has a no-trade clause and would have to approve any deal the Leafs agree to. During's TFP's video coverage of the 2008 NHL Trade Deadline, NHL Analyst Todd Hlushko indicated that Sundin is hesitant to waive his no-trade clause to head to a Stanley Cup contender "because he doesn't want to feel like a piece of the puzzle. He wants to be somewhere at the beginning of the year." Sources tell TFP that Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher and Sundin's agent, J.P. Barry, met earlier today in order to further understand which teams Sundin would consider being moved to. Sundin did not practice with the Leafs this morning. Wings GM Ken Holland has been speaking with the Leafs about a multi-player that could send Sundin and defenseman Hal Gill to Detroit in exchange for a young forward, a prospect and a high draft pick. The Red Wings are said to be reluctant to give up youngsters Jiri Hudler and Valtteri Filppula, although it's believed the Leafs want one of these two players in a package for Sundin.