Quick hit here.

The Penguins have traded TJ Kemp to Montreal for a conditional pick. This is a curious deal that may be pointing to something else one of these teams has going on...

From the Penguins Press Release....

"Kemp, 27, has played 22 games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) this season. He has posted nine points (one goal, eight assists) along with 22 penalty minutes. The 5-11, 197-pound defenseman has split the past four seasons between the Peoria Rivermen, Iowa Stars, Milwaukee Admirals, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Manchester Monarchs, Springfield Falcons and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Kemp has appeared in 174 career games in the AHL, registering 93 points (14 goals, 79 assists) and 126 penalty minutes. The native of Pickering, Ontario signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent on July 8, 2008."


Just finishing the Hockeybuzzcast where I discussed these two rumours.

First off the Penguins are VERY interested in JP Dumont and Ville Koistinen...while the Preds are reportedly interested in Goligoski, Thomas and a prospect...I could see this move happening by as early as Thursday although another source feels that it is more likely a post All-Star Game Deal.

As an aside we will know the rest of the All-Star Participants on the 7th.

The Leafs are rumoured to be discussing Antropov with the LA Kings in exchange for a defensive prospect.


more to come

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