With the All-Star break behind us...
A note on the Gaborik race: I've been told not to count out the Penguins and the Bruins.
Apparently there are rumors going around that the Oilers are looking at Lecavalier (though I haven't actually heard any). Anywhom, both sides deny that there have been any talks whatsoever.
The Blackhawks continue their search for help down the middle. Antropov and Spezza join the previously rumored Nylander as possible contestants.
The Flyers a shopping at least three players. Lupul, Knuble, and Upshall are rumored to be on top of their list. They'd also like to bring in a well-rounded defenseman, which they could definitely use, I say.
With Briere out for a few more weeks with that nerve entrapment, though, they've got a little more time to make a deal.
There have recently been rumors about the Ducks possibly trading Chris Pronger. I've been told not to believe them and to look more at Francois Beauchemin instead. Contract talks with the injured D-man have not been going well. I personally think that the Pronger rumors are nothing more than speculation, anyway.
There are a few teams said to have interest in Martin Gerber, should the Senators bring him back through Re-Entry Waivers. Calgary and Colorado are two of them. I'm sure the Islanders are interested as well.
A source has told me that he believes that the Avalanche will be unloading a defensemen by the deadline, also. Possible names discussed are Brett Clark, Jordan Leopold, and Ruslan Salei.
Lots of music in the absence of competitive hockey...
Jeff Kollman "Into the Unknown"
Thought Chamber "Angular Perception"
Unearth "The Oncoming Storm"
Bill Majoros "Trajectories"
T.D. Clark "Perspective"
The Time "Ice Cream Castle"
Prince "Purple Rain"
