One of the more interesting players to watch this summer HAS to be James van Riemsdyk. JvR is coming off a killer season and the Leafs are looking to shift some of their Cap Space to bolster their defense...JvR loves it in Toronto though and it is possible he would take a shorter term deal or less money to stay...That being said I am hearing a ton of interest in JvR out of Vancouver.. The Canucks are only one team interested, but right now I would put them as the favorite...The Rumor Chart comes out later today, but as of this writing the following percentages are my best estimates as to where I believe it sounds like JvR could be heading...
James van Riemsdyk Canucks 30% New Jersey 20% Toronto 15% Ny Rangers 15% Ottawa 10% Florida 10%
On Jack Johnson...
I am hearing the Hawks have him on their short list to bolster the D. According to several well-placed sources, the Hawks are going to be extremely creative this summer when it comes to trades and signings. "Look for them to make some of the more newsworthy deals in the NHL over the next 4 months..."
More to come...we are doing an early Hockey Buzzcast this morning...9am ET. I will also be updating and launching the Rumor Chart over the next few hours...
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