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Ek's Notes: Rumour Questions Answered Part 1 of 2-FIXED

February 17, 2010, 2:50 PM ET [ Comments]
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@bossmaglio asks: Carey Price to NJD? Eventual replacement for Brodeur and great backup for now. Brodeur needs more rest as he gets older. Possible?

It is a really interesting idea. VERY. I haven't heard this on the rumor mill, but as a believer of the concept, some goalies are better in some systems. I think you are onto something. Price would be almost too perfect in NJ. You'd have to get a ton back.

@mrploves33 asks: Vokoun to the Hawks ?? What's that going to cost Chicago ?

It would cost too much Patrick Sharp, Versteeg. I don't see it happening. The Hawks are looking around though for a goalie. That much is certain.

@MaxLamontagne asks: Is there any developments in the discussions between Pleky and Pierre Gauthier?

Yes. Some. And as you know even the Canadiens being willing to extend a player like this is a development towards the positive. Plekanec likes it there. I think it gets done in March.

@adyacr asks: your thoughts on Horton? Trade or stay?

Trade. And frankly I would be shocked if they stayed put. I have always loved Horton, but I keep hearing the core is very stale. I believe moving Horton is why they sent the letter to their fans. They are afraid trading him could cause major concern.

@omgitsjen asks: what are you giving up for lent?

Besides betting with Penguins fans? I am giving up taking so much time away from my kids for work. I plan on putting the phone on vibrate and not taking calls when the time is right for family. Getting your own biz off the ground is 24/7/365, and while I try to be there for my family, I question how "present" I really am. Often I am distracted and I have a boy almost 5 and a girl who is going to be 8. They are the best and deserve more from their dad. Losing my dad and the whole Brendan Burke thing hit me hard because I know the family. Burkie has been a better father than I am and he lost his son. That hit me.

@rtrancia asks: Do you think the Habs acquired Moore as a prelude to things to come IE. move one of their other centers at the deadline?

Yes I do. Absolutely. Gainey stepped down right before the trade deadline for a reason. The timing wasn't coincidental. The Habs are going to be active. They need another D and some more toughness. I know Gauthier very well. He wants a more physical team.

@YuriNalarm asks: How much would it cost the #flames to add Crosby and Nash to Iggy's line? lol #dream

seriously, Iggy and Crosby were made to play together, eh?

@BrianHuddle asks: Weiss or Horton to Toronto?

Either is possible, but I think Weiss is more likely. The Leafs will have a very busy first three days of March.

@RaihanH asks: Which team do you think has the best chances of landing Stempniak, Ponikarovski, and Exelby. Are any other Leafs under the gun?

Stempniak I could see in Buffalo, Ponikarovski in Boston, Exelby in NJ or Nashvile.

@turso27 asks: how realistic are the Huet rumors?

Less now that Gauthier is there. I will tell this however. I have talked to more than one team who has turned down Huet trades this year. So there was a time Montreal was ready to move him. Are they now? I think Gauthier would more likely move Price.


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