Morning!
Reports this morning have Vancouver possibly dealing Luongo once again, this time to Philly, Toronto or LA. While Vancouver traded for Luongo so he could play for them, a source told me this morning that Nonis would deal him if a good offer came through.
Toronto is working the phones hard this morning, trying to move up in the draft. They are also worried they may not be able to sign Elias in the offseason, and are looking at acquiring that winger they've always needed (I'm hearing Gaborik a lot this morning). Pronger is another player that is coming up in Toronto rumours this morning, with one source saying "Toronto is one of about five teams Pronger would like to be dealt to. St. Louis is one, while Pittsburgh has interest in Pronger, not sure if Pronger has interest in Pittsburgh".
Minnesota is looking to deal at least of their first round picks for immediate defensive help. I have yet to hear any names this morning
Remember that Buffalo/Calgary talk that was swirling around a lot, but no names popped up, so we ignored it? If you don't, then still keep reading. A deal is in the works between the two teams, and the names I've heard are Leopold and Vanek. Why Buffalo would deal Vanek, I don't know, but they're talking.
Afinogenov is being used as trade bait, and Buffalo is hoping to package him with someone else (some say Biron) to get Buffalo a top ten pick. 5-6 teams currently not in the top ten are really trying to get in there. Once 6 PM hits, things could really go crazy.
