Take this for what its worth

[newfy 695]

I was lurking around over at RWC and noticed that there was a topic saying Maltby has been watching the Edmonton Oilers for the last few games? Possible trade there?

Also a pro scout from the wings was at the Blues Edmonton game the other night.

Maybe they are looking at Conklin? We could see Hudler going for Conklin and something or maybe a stay at home defenceman like Barret Jackman is being looked at.

Or are they scouting the oilers? They have some solid defenceman like Smid.

Anyone think this might have some weight to it or just typical scouting that is done a lot?

Edit: I guess this should be in the rumour mill, move it if you must

Edited February 9, 2011 by newfy

[sputman 1,268]

hudler for conklin better have something better than "something" attached to the deal.

[newfy 695]

hudler for conklin better have something better than "something" attached to the deal.

Something meaning a decent pick or prospect. Maybe Ian Cole? A solid, physical defensive defenceman type prospect. St. Louis has a tonne of good prospects, I would love to get a hold of Brett Sonne if we could, he could develop into a Brendan Morrow type.

I would do Hudler and a 4th for Conklin and Sonne maybe

[brett 1,029]

id be shocked if hudler got traded or anyone on the wings

[atodaso 279]

so, holland is going to trade hudler for a back-up goalie?

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

So Hudler is just getting hot and his value is starting to rise, so we trade him for a career backup goaltender?

Come on, Newf.

[Carman 387]

Hudler+Meech for Backes + Conklin

/dreamworld off

[Barrie 900]

I wouldn't trade Hudler, he's been playing well.

[GSBrooks13 204]

I can't remember who's twitter I saw it on but apparently there was a Wings scout at the Toronto game last night as well.. seems like they are springing up everywhere.. Kenny must be looking for something.. I cant imagine a backup goalie from Toronto?

EDIT: Found it -

Darren Dregger

Scouts here tonight at the leafs game are from: ANA, CAR, DET, EDM, MTL, NAS, NYR, OTT & SJ. Let the speculation begin lol

Edited February 9, 2011 by GSBrooks13

[Buppy 1,720]

The trade deadline is fast approaching. I'm sure every team has their scouts out in force, if for no other reason than due diligence.

[Broken 16 381]

Hudler+Meech for Backes + Conklin

/dreamworld off

Holy crap... totally forgot about Meech.

I wouldn't mind seeing Holland roll the dice and make a cool mid-level trade.

[Guest Heaten]

Realistically I doubt Hudler get's traded, but Emmerton or Mursak could be on the chopping block. I think Wings will have too many with forwards next year that's no longer AHL eligible. Or maybe Kindl/Ericsson...

But then there's the little salary cap problem....

[newfy 695]

So Hudler is just getting hot and his value is starting to rise, so we trade him for a career backup goaltender?

Come on, Newf.

No but if there is a deal there will have to be salary leaving the wings, so it seems like Huds is probably the one out if they do make a deal. It just seems the most realistic to me. Hudler has been playing great lately but all this was just speculation from the article I saw.

I think this team would be better off with someone else then Hudler but im not that big of a hater that I think Conklin is worth trading Huds for.

Conklin and a guy like Cole or Sonne would be worth it in my opinion.

It does seem like wings scouts are getting out and about, and I dont remember the wings ever having this much talk around the deadline for a while. Seems like something really could be brewing here

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

HUDLER AND A 1ST FOR TAYLOR HALL

But seriously, probably just scouts being everywhere right now. I'd like to see a trade made, but dont expect it.

[Konnan511 1,736]

Something meaning a decent pick or prospect. Maybe Ian Cole? A solid, physical defensive defenceman type prospect. St. Louis has a tonne of good prospects, I would love to get a hold of Brett Sonne if we could, he could develop into a Brendan Morrow type.

I would do Hudler and a 4th for Conklin and Sonne maybe

This is Americuh yah Canuck, we speak Americuhn here!

Sonne? Meh, Jonas Junland? Yes!

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Maybe a defenseman? Can't imagine us going after anyone up front.

[Echolalia 2,961]

Edmonton could use some veteran leadership above all else. I don't know how interested in prospects they would be.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Something meaning a decent pick or prospect. Maybe Ian Cole? A solid, physical defensive defenceman type prospect. St. Louis has a tonne of good prospects, I would love to get a hold of Brett Sonne if we could, he could develop into a Brendan Morrow type.

I would do Hudler and a 4th for Conklin and Sonne maybe

I'd kill to have a Brendan Morrow type on this team. He's a heart and soul guy who can provide clutch scoring in the playoffs.

HUDLER AND A 1ST FOR TAYLOR HALL

Be realistic. We'd have to include Meech.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Be realistic. We'd have to include Meech.

Hahaha, yes if there's anything the "Be a GM" thread taught me it's, Meech = trade value. How could I have been so foolish

[newfy 695]

This is Americuh yah Canuck, we speak Americuhn here!

Sonne? Meh, Jonas Junland? Yes!

Junland seems just like a Kindl type prospect. Not something we really need, we would be able to get him before Sonne I think though. The blues have a "ton" of depth at centre and with Schwartz being a future number one center possibly we might have a shot at Sonne.

I dont know, I think Junland is redundant in the wings system

[CMatt89 63]

im sure there isnt much to read into. Scouts are scouts...they scout. I'd be more worried if there was no scouts attending other teams games, because then they wouldnt be doing there job...which is scouting.