Montreal and Vancouver

I am hearing a strange new rumor this morning. The Canadiens, who again I have been hearing as being very aggressive over the past week or so, have had preliminary discussions with Vancouver about Radim Vrbata. Not quite sure what would be going the other way, and I was told these talks are very much in the early phases...

On Tampa and Winnipeg

I am hearing the Lightning have talked to Winnipeg about a deal that would bring Tyler Myers to Tampa for a "young top 6 forward." What is a bit curious is Hamonic rumors involving Winnipeg could be tied to such a deal. The Jets would probably not be able to keep both Myers and Harmonic. I continue to hear the Isles best option is Winnipeg.

And finally...the main event:

I am hearing Loui Eriksson linked to Winnipeg in a deal which would see Dustin Byfuglien heading to Boston....Both players are in need of new contracts and both look likely to move on next year...could the Bruins sign Dustin?

We will of course discuss all this and plenty more at 1pm Et on the HockeyBuzzCast..

Try Relay: the free SMS and picture text app for iPhone.