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Quick Hits Airport Rumours

June 4, 2008, 1:41 PM ET [ Comments]
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Quick Hits...

I have updated the RUMOUR CHART where you can get real-time updates.

If Vinny decides he wants to go elsewhere (which looks to be 50/50) it will be Montreal I am told. I was even told that the Habs have been structuring future contracts based on this likelihood. All I can say is WOW. Wouldn't that be something.

Brian Campbell is still trying to get something done in San Jose, but the deal may be tied to Patrick Marleau being moved prior to the draft to Minnesota, Columbus, Buffalo, Boston or the NYI. If Marleau can't be moved look for Boston, NYR, Philly and Buffalo to be the most interested in Campbell.

Joni Pitkanen is full of talent, but many feel he is hard to coach and is still having a tough time adjusting to the North American Game. NYR, Carolina, Boston, and LA are interested...LA may be the best bet with Cammallleri going back to Edmonton.

Knuble may be moved at the draft if the Flyers feel they can get a big puck moving UFA (aka Campbell).

Spezza and the LA Kings is still out there, but don't rule out the Calgary Flames who may make a bold move for Spezza if they fail to land Jokinen.

A source confirmed to me the the Leafs will "Almost certainly wait a year for Burke, but he still puts it at 75% that after the draft Burke will be the Leafs new GM joining his buddy Ron Wilson."

Michael Ryder is going to draw some serious interest as well. Boston, San Jose, Buffalo, and Vancouver are all on the radar. Remember it was Julien, now with Boston, who gave Ryder his shot in Montreal.

Another rumour that continues to gain momentum is that Koivu may have indeed convinced Selanne to take a Cup run with the Habs.

This email from a source in New York...

"Mats Sundin WILL return to the NHL and not to the Maple Leafs. However he wants to stay in Canada and in the East. The Canadiens are preparing a major offer, although Dan Alfredsson is making a big pitch as well. Look for Sundin to see who is taking over in Ottawa as coach before making his decision. I do expect one more minor pitch from Toronto, but nothing to come of it."

I have updated the RUMOUR CHART

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