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I get the sense that the rumor world just kicked it up a notch this morning...Sunday mornings tend to be quiet hockey rumor mornings, but not today...
Start here...
on The Flyers....
The Flyers have a history of jumping into their major moves and the search for a defenseman may not be an exception. Ed Snider hates the unknown and going hard this summer in an attempt to sign Ryan Suter or Shea Weber is an unknown.
Consider the Flyers trading for Bryzgalov's rights this summer and then paying him ahead of July 1. In the past the Flyers have done this on other occasions as well when they really wanted a player...(Jeremy Roenick comes to mind). Right now, with the uncertainty of Pronger's future and money to spend the Flyers look like they are definitely trying to get a jump.
Suter and Weber are firm in their crossfire, although it is doubtful Poile would move either with the Preds in the hunt and actually looking to add talent right now. A source added, "Unless, that is the offer is huge, and could be viewed as actually helping their chances...say Schenn, Coburn, and Eric Wellwood plus a top draft pick huge."
My source went on to make sure I noted this WASN'T a specific rumor, just his own speculation as to how big a deal could get we're Philly going hard after Weber/Suter. I would like to note, a bit tongue-in-cheek, that this source has told me his own "speculation" before and it has ended up being pretty darn close to what actually went down...when I told him I would be writing that he laughed.
Between Suter and Weber the Flyers of course want Weber for the physical force they are trying to replace in Pronger. Suter gives them an incredibly talented defender, but a little bit of the same role currently played by Kimmo Timonen...who by the way is quietly having a Norris Trophy worthy season.
On Jeff Carter...
The word is that the Jackets are talking to the Wild, the Leafs, and the Flames about Jeff. Carter has definitely had an off year, but what is always important to remember about Carter is he turns things around suddenly and has the ability to be and immediate top ten NHL forward when he finds his groove. Carter is a star and has shown how he an dominate everyone when on top of is game..
On Beauchemin
His extension this week with the Ducks was believed to have taken him off the market, however more than a few league people are suspicious that the signing occurred and the timing of it all. Some have gone as far as saying they believe the signing could be a precursor to a possible trade...
Sens Buyers?
The Senators are the biggest surprise in the NHL this season and word out of Ottawa is they are being aggressive in adding a top 6 player to enhance their playoff chances..Ruutu is one possibility. I have also heard Brendan Morrow's name mentioned..
on the Leafs and Bolts..
It's no surprise the two teams are once again linked. The Bolts need defensive help in the worst way possible.. The Leafs covet Ryan Malone, but word on the street is he may not waive his NTC..In fact it is widely believed this wouldn't be the first time in the past few years Malone would have refused to become a Maple Leaf. The Sabres are also interested in Malone..
More to come after Flyers/Bruins showdown this afternoon..
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