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On Kesler...
I keep hearing the Flyers are the top of his list, but I don't get the impression that Hextall is going to go that direction. So far I am hearing the Leafs (e3), Isles, (e3), Hawks (e4), and a few others...it's going to be a full out bidding assault though...
On Joe Thornton and Marleau.....
I believe Thornton is not likely to get moved. Marleau is more likely going to be gone at the draft. There is some definite interest in Thornton from Detroit and Toronto, but last night I was also told Anaheim could be involved, and of those three teams I could see Anaheim being the easiest to get Joe to wave his NMC. Still not ready to say he gets moved at all though. As for Marleau...Tampa, Toronto, and Vancouver are possibilities....and there are a few others kicking tires..
On Robidas...
Hearing NJ has interest in Robidas....Don't rule out a return to Dallas either.
On Vanek...
Minnesota is not a given. The money needs to fit. Another option for Vanek could be Phoenix.
On Stastny...
The Avalanche would like to keep him, but I am hearing the Predators will give them their best run...NJ could as well.
On Spezza...
Keep an eye on the Preds in this one too...however, the Rangers could be a player here....Lots of pending UFAs the Rangers could have to deal with soon.
Webcast at 3pm
I am heading home to Philly for one day to my daughter's soccer game today and between the train schedule and hotel check out times I couldn't fully coordinate a 1pm start time for the Podcast..We are going to do the webcast at 3pm today.