Everyone seems pretty divided on this, even at HF. Seems like the type of trade people will absolutely love or hate and it's going to be sort of even.

Assuming the deal is #6, Shinkaruk and Tanev.
- EagleNuck

A LOT depends on the Kelser trade and UFA.

Kesler for Etem(or comparable player) and the 10th would soften the blow on 6, Shink and Tanev.

I'm sure we'll start to hear more definitive leaks throughout the afternoon
- PetrolSexual

Can't wait til 4! Should be a good one, seems like way more hype surrounding this year's draft.

Dreger:

in fact, I've heard stories that trades that have basically been agreed to & will be signed off at the draft floor
- EagleNuck

For the purpose of what exactly? Added drama?

Andy Strickland tweets that he thinks Emerson Etem would be part of any package coming back from Anaheim in a deal for Kesler.


Strickland usually don't just throw out random stuff.
- EagleNuck

He also covers the beat for STL. Curious where he's getting his info from.

For the purpose of what exactly? Added drama?
- AlexF

And probably to have it announced during the draft for TV ratings, hype and such.

I am going off the grid this afternoon and probably won't find out the scoop until I get in on monday. I seem to miss #draftmas every year. Probably for the best to let things cool off in here until free agency.

He also covers the beat for STL. Curious where he's getting his info from.
- AlexF

Looks like he was misquoted, actual tweet is this:

Andy Strickland @andystrickland · 1h
Would think Emerson Etem could be part of any major trade involving Anaheim #ducks. Lots of upside

And probably to have it announced during the draft for TV ratings, hype and such.
- EagleNuck

Same as the Schneider trade ( ) last year, agreed upon on draftmas eve. I wonder what PHI is going to do to create a buzz for the hometown crowd. Wouldn't surprise me to see them grab 1st overall and draft Ekblad.

Looks like he was misquoted, actual tweet is this:

Andy Strickland @andystrickland · 1h
Would think Emerson Etem could be part of any major trade involving Anaheim #ducks. Lots of upside
- EagleNuck

Ah, that's different. Makes more sense now because I agree, Strickland's usually a pretty sober tweeter.

Same as the Schneider trade ( ) last year, agreed upon on draftmas eve. I wonder what PHI is going to do to create a buzz for the hometown crowd. Wouldn't surprise me to see them grab 1st overall and draft Ekblad.
- PetrolSexual

Vinny to Florida for Upshall + Pick/Prospect boom!

@VanCanucks: Linden on Kesler: "Ryan's an important part of our team, there's no timeline for anything." #Canucks




Already preparing the fans for a letdown today.

@Hope_Smoke: John Shannon just said on FAN 590 that Anaheim and Vancouver had an agreed upon deal for Kesler at the deadline and Kesler's family nixed it



I would laugh and cry if ANA was never on his list to begin with. Shannon seems like a BS'er to me though.


He only said "family" though, did he mean the Aqulini's?

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun now

Agent Pat Brisson has spoken with six teams so far regarding UFA G Martin Brodeur... it's a process, will heat up more after the draft

@Hope_Smoke: John Shannon just said on FAN 590 that Anaheim and Vancouver had an agreed upon deal for Kesler at the deadline and Kesler's family nixed it



I would laugh and cry if ANA was never on his list to begin with. Shannon seems like a BS'er to me though.


He only said "family" though, did he mean the Aqulini's?
- EagleNuck

Shannon is a bit of a hack... Doubt he actually knows what's going on.

Shannon is a bit of a hack... Doubt he actually knows what's going on.
- nucks_94

Agreed. All of the Sportsnet guys are BS'ers IMO. Feel the need to keep up with the TSN guys(Mac, LeBrun, Dreger).

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks 2m

"We've been busy preparing for tonight and we're all really excited. A lot can happen today" - Linden #Canucks



Linden covering his ass either way.

Dreger:

in fact, I've heard stories that trades that have basically been agreed to & will be signed off at the draft floor
- EagleNuck

Like the 1st overall to Philly?

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Legit chance VAN deals defenceman Jason Garrison although he has full NTC. It's believed he would reluctantly waive depending on location.

Yes please!

Agreed. All of the Sportsnet guys are BS'ers IMO. Feel the need to keep up with the TSN guys(Mac, LeBrun, Dreger).
- EagleNuck

The beauty of a BS'er in hockey is that if you say "X has had conversations with Y and I'm hearing players A and B were involved", there's almost no way you can prove them wrong unless the 2 GMs come out directly against the blogger and call them out for slander/liable. But with the infinity bloggers out there that will never happen.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie now
Legit chance VAN deals defenceman Jason Garrison although he has full NTC. It's believed he would reluctantly waive depending on location.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie now

Hearing TB and MTL as potential landing spots for Garrison. TB was interested in Garrison when he was UFA and chose VAN.

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks 2m

"We've been busy preparing for tonight and we're all really excited. A lot can happen today" - Linden #Canucks



Linden covering his ass either way.
- EagleNuck

This is one of those "why did you even bother giving this interview Trevor" moments. Lawyered answers straight down the line.

I guess I was wrong I thought Fosco would make an appearance today.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie now
Legit chance VAN deals defenceman Jason Garrison although he has full NTC. It's believed he would reluctantly waive depending on location.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie now

Hearing TB and MTL as potential landing spots for Garrison. TB was interested in Garrison when he was UFA and chose VAN.
- Canuckleafer

Now we're talking!

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Legit chance VAN deals defenceman Jason Garrison although he has full NTC. It's believed he would reluctantly waive depending on location.

Yes please!
- PetrolSexual

Omg. Best news so far.

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Legit chance VAN deals defenceman Jason Garrison although he has full NTC. It's believed he would reluctantly waive depending on location.

Yes please!
- PetrolSexual

This is exactly what a poster with supposed "connections" at CDC said. He was very upset when asked by Benning and may have already nixed a deal.

Same poster said Edler was told he's here to stay and one other Canuck with a full NTC was asked to waive and was also upset. Apparently one of two is seriously considering waiving. Both Garrrison and the other player were told they were not part of the future plans by Benning according to this poster.