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This morning I have been seeing a ton of chatter ongoing regarding rumors that an Evander Kane deal could be going down "by the end of the month."

While several teams have interest in Kane, what I am finding more interesting are all the murmurs about teams who "were interested but have fallen out of contention." Such language says a lot in the rumor world and often points to a sort of "underground market" that is forming as the price for a player comes into focus.

In the past the Flyers, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs and Bruins were at least keeping an eye on any possible movement of this player, but as of this morning it appears only Montreal and the NY Islanders are having high level discussions regarding a possible deal. That tells me the price is VERY high.


On Brodeur...

While it is known Marty wants to play with a possible contender and is willing to wait around for a few months the more people I talk to, the more I get the impression Brodeur hasn't at all shut the door on a return to the Devils. One source adding, "All it would take right now is an injury keeping Schneider out for a month or so to get Marty back."

Another source adding, "Lou and Marty are in constant communication....if he isn't anywhere else come January he will likely be back in NJ.

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First, the Cranky Hockey Writers Show w/ Kevin Allen and Eric Duhatschek at 11am ET