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Rumor Central OPEN: Flyers, Leafs, Sabres, Jets/Moose, Habs, Parise, Pens

June 4, 2011, 11:33 AM ET [ Comments]
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On the Flyers Goalie Search....

The Flyers binging of goalies in their system points more towards what I am hearing every day. I keep hearing rumors, the Flyers are looking to trade for a goalie. Yes, not necessarily negotiating rights, although I am of the belief the most likely scenario is the Flyers deal for Bryzgalov's rights, but it is possible the Flyers will make a deal for an established goalie already under contract. According to a source..."Both backups playing in the Cup Final are high on the list for sure." I am also hearing the Flyers may actually be in the market for two goalies...One veteran on a short term deal.... like Bryzgalov...and one younger proven goalie...Bernier is a name that has come up, and I know some NHL people I have talked to this summer who have said Bernier's play at the World's has turned him into quite the commodity for the Kings.

On the Leafs and the possibility of acquiring Richards' rights...

There were some reports circulating yesterday that the Leafs had acquired Brad's rights, but they were flat out wrong...The Stars are in no rush here, and while the Leafs and Rangers remain the favorites, I have also heard Pittsburgh and Tampa mentioned in the last 24 hours... Safe to say the trading of Richards' rights will be a process...

And I will continue to tell you, no matter how crazy I know it sounds, don't count out the possibility of the Leafs acquiring Stamkos. It is one of those rumors that has a ton of "very, very inside people" buzzing still...I just got off the phone with one source in Tampa who said the possibility is "far more real than anyone is admitting."

On the Sabres...

I like the Sabres tying up Stafford yesterday but I can't help but wonder if there might be something else at play here....and it all comes back to Staff's buddy Zach Parise. I asked a source in NJ and he put the chance of Parise returning to the Devils at "less than 50%. It doesn't feel like his team any more and he wants to play where he can be appreciated."

On Winnipeg....

First off....Seriously? They are waiting to reveal the team name until AFTER the 13,000 tickets have been sold. What I keep hearing is the owners want to call the team "Moose" but public outcry for Jets is really overwhelming them. I still think they will be the Moose. What will be interesting is how active these Jet powered Moose will be at the draft. I am told they are looking to make a "splash" in Minnesota and may offer up Ladd and a quality D-man for a top line center.

On the Habs and Jags (and Markov).

I am hearing the team is "further along and much more serious with each passing day" about convincing Jagr to come and play in Montreal. One source said "They are preparing for a full court press, and Pleks has been a part of it. Meanwhile, the Habs are more likely to sign Markov than Wisniewski...and to me that is the wrong decision on quite a few fronts.

Back later with more on the Flames, Blues, Isles, and Sens.....also what All-Star defenseman from the Western Conference are the Rangers considering moving a very sweet package?
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