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His name is Wayne Simmonds and he is described as "an enormous talent that Atlanta may not be able to turn down." Many of us in the east aren't too familiar with Wayne, but try to find a scout that doesn't list Simmonds as a top tier prospect..Anyway, a deal may be getting close...

Meanwhile, back in bean town...there are also talks tonight that the Bruins are closing in on a deal with the Oilers that could get them not only some scoring, but another piece for the Thrashers. I am told that if the Bruins make the offer they could make with the Oilers piece, there is little chance the Thrashers would turn it down.

"There is even a chance that Kovalchuk gets done tomorrow if the Bruins can get the one missing piece." a source added.

Shoot up to the Canadian Rockies and the Flames are reportedly considering moving "A Major, All-Star Defenseman" for Kovalchuk. Dion Phaneuf would be the biggest "name" guy the Thrashers could get in a deal...

The Flyers could also do the same were they willing to move Jeff Carter I am told.

more to come..

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