The most recent rumors are entered on the first page of this article.
Jan 27/09 -
Names in play coming out of the All Star break:
Defense:
Beauchemin is hurt and Pronger is the only Ducks defenseman under contract for next season, so dealing either is a long shot.
The Thrashers have nothing left to play for this year.
Names in circulation for over a year now.
Widely assumed that no job is safe in Tampa.
Like the Lightning, the Islanders are capable of anything.
With the Panthers in the heat of the playoff race, it might take more than a player, a prospect and a pick to pry him loose.
Team looks solid at D, badly in need of scoring.
Coyotes blue line is already thin.
As the post-season slips away, the Avs should be open for offers.
Forwards:
Having a disappointing year, so wouldn't fetch much.
Almost surely wishful thinking.
Leafs fans still await the Brian Burke makeover.
Even Steve Stamkos is supposedly available.
If you're on the Island and you can play a bit, there's a rumor with your name on it.
A decent third-line pick-up for somebody, as he won't demand much more than a pick.
Just returned from a long injury, so the unknown quantity will appeal to some.
The real question is whether the rest of the Sens are for sale.
Picking up after a slow start, but the Oilers are a legit playoff team.
His season-long injury troubles make a trade almost impossible.
A career playoff dud, but hope springs every March.
Offer a top-four defenseman.
Goaltenders:
Due for free agency this summer. Do the Wild have the nerve to either sign or trade one of the best in the NHL?
Bruins have Tim Thomas in net and Tuukka Rask waiting in the wings.
Add one more to the long list of goaltending disappointments in Toronto.
Jan. 14/09 -
A Lecavalier trade would blow what little credibility the new Tampa Bay owners have left. But despite his 11-year contract extension and his status as face of the franchise, the deal could happen, according to TSN analyst Bob McKenzie.
McKenzie says Lecavalier is disillusioned and possibly ready to consider a move, while Lightning management is at least listening to offers for any player on the roster.
According to McKenzie, a deal to Montreal could see F Tomas Plekanec, F Chris Higgins, D Josh Gorges, D prospect P.K. Suban and a package of draft picks headed to Tampa. That doesn't sound like enough to win the bidding war that will erupt if Lecavalier is truly on the market.
Recent comments from the Lightning won't do anything to quash the rumors. Lecavalier says he likes playing in Tampa and considers himself a "loyal person," but also acknowledges that a trade is out of his hands. Lightning GM Brian lawton says Lecavalier isn't being shopped, but no player on the team is untouchable.
The emergence of rookie G Steve Mason makes Leclaire expandable in Columbus. Faltering under the spotlight on a bad team, Spezza looks like a guy who could use a change of scenery. But Spezza's $8 million salary is a potential roadblock, as is Leclaire's injury history.
The Boston Globe says the Bruins will deal for forward depth, with possible targets including Keith Tkachuk of the Blues, Jason Williams of the Lightning, Erik Cole of the Oilers, Steve Reinprecht of the Coyotes, and Nik Antropov of the Leafs.
