Nothing really to report, I just got back from Toronto. I did recieve an email that said the Canadiens' are not showing Theodore the attention he deserves, which has led to some speculation that he could be traded. I'm not trying to start trade rumours, but there are definatly a few teams that would love to get a guy like Theodore or Luongo, and have some younger players that could be dealt due to cap problems. A team like Detroit could package a Zetterberg or Datsyuk along with Osgood or Legace. Tampa Bay could potentially deal Brad Richards and John Graham. What about Colorado sending Tanguay and Abeisher for a goalie? These two goalies are two NHL franchise goalies, and I think if they are on the market, these are the types of offers you are going to see. Teams like Colorado, Detroit and Tampa Bay are weak in net, and are in cap trouble. A team like Colorado, an offensive powerhouse, could afford to lose a guy like Tanguay if they were to get an elite goalie in return.
I get many emails telling me rumours, and I post as many as I can. This is one I recieved tonight that I do not believe at all, but you know me, I always like to throw things out there. That is why you people read the blog, you want the rumours. If I was Eklund, I'd give this an E1, but since I'm not, I'll say take this with the smallest grain of salt. The rumoured trade would be a three way deal between Toronto, Detroit and Washington. Toronto would get Zetterberg and Witt. Detroit would get Kolzig, Pilar and a 1st Round Pick. Washington would get Antropov, Legace, and Ken Klee. This deal is almost believable, but that 1st round pick ruins it. Toronto is giving up Klee, Pilar and Antropov, so they will definatly not be throwing in a 1st rounder. Washington is rebuilding and giving away Witt and Kolzig, so they won't be giving up a 1st rounder. This is why this rumour will not get any more attention from me.
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