With a very tough four game road trip ahead of them, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be looking to improve their team. With Lindros still another 10 days away from returning, and no timetable for the return of their top two goal scorers (McCabe and Tucker), the Leafs may take this time to swing a trade and bring in some help. The most obvious deal would be to bring in a defenseman, however, other reports are saying the Leafs may also try to bring in some offense, and maybe even a goaltender. Eklund reported this morning that Recchi and Nabokov are two players the Leafs may be after, while another source told me this morning that Mike Comrie to Toronto is a strong possibility. As for defenseman, Witt remains very high on Toronto's list, while Nashville's Zidlicky is another name I've heard. Both Witt and Zidlicky become UFA's at season's end.
It's only a matter of time until Edmonton gets another goalie, with Biron the most likely to become an Oiler. Nabokov is an option as well, as is Manny Fernandez. Rita is one player Edmonton is trying to move, while I've heard Torres' name quite a bit in the past two weeks.
The Brian Leetch to New York rumours are everywhere, and I would be very shocked if Brian Leetch was not back with the Rangers by the deadline.
Owen Nolan will likely sign with San Jose, Phoenix or Nashville. I would be shocked if he ended up in the Eastern Conference.
The Bruins could be the next team to shake things up. I am hearing that they may do what the Islanders did, and dump both their coach and their GM. Speaking of coach's, I noticed Code is back, and he reported that the Islanders have already placed a call to Ted Nolan. I don't believe that for a second, as the Islanders seem prepared to wait until the offseason, when they will be able to make Sutter an offer.
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