Burke, Khabibulin trade talk grows
Jun 18, 2003 16:05:51 GMT -5
Post by DeportivoHabs on Jun 18, 2003 16:05:51 GMT -5
Burke, Khabibulin trade talk grows
TSN.ca Staff
6/18/2003
The Boston Bruins may be willing to part with their first round pick, 16th overall, in this weekend's draft in exchange for Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Sean Burke.
The Coyotes are looking to deal one of their three goaltenders before the start of next season.
The Philadelphia Flyers are also reportedly interested in Burke but Boston's imminent hiring of Mike Sullivan as their new head coach could tip the scales in favour of the Bruins.
The Coyotes do not have a pick in the first round of this year's draft.
Meanwhile, trade rumours surrounding the future of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin are starting to heat up again.
Reports that Khabibulin wanted out began to surface after he was replaced by backup John Grahame for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against New Jersey.
While general manager Jay Feaster said he had spoken at length with the disgruntled goalie and the situation was resolved, NHL sources tell the Tampa Tribune Khabibulin is being shopped around as part of a cost-cutting measure.
Khabibulin is scheduled to make $4.4-million next season and there is a team option for $6.5-million in 2005.
Feaster denied that he is offering the goaltender up in trade talks or that the team's payroll is being slashed.
"If you don't watch this year's draft, then you won't miss us trading our goaltender," said Feaster.
The obvious candidates have emerged as possible destinations, Colorado and Philadelphia.
TSN.ca Staff
6/18/2003
The Boston Bruins may be willing to part with their first round pick, 16th overall, in this weekend's draft in exchange for Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Sean Burke.
The Coyotes are looking to deal one of their three goaltenders before the start of next season.
The Philadelphia Flyers are also reportedly interested in Burke but Boston's imminent hiring of Mike Sullivan as their new head coach could tip the scales in favour of the Bruins.
The Coyotes do not have a pick in the first round of this year's draft.
Meanwhile, trade rumours surrounding the future of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin are starting to heat up again.
Reports that Khabibulin wanted out began to surface after he was replaced by backup John Grahame for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against New Jersey.
While general manager Jay Feaster said he had spoken at length with the disgruntled goalie and the situation was resolved, NHL sources tell the Tampa Tribune Khabibulin is being shopped around as part of a cost-cutting measure.
Khabibulin is scheduled to make $4.4-million next season and there is a team option for $6.5-million in 2005.
Feaster denied that he is offering the goaltender up in trade talks or that the team's payroll is being slashed.
"If you don't watch this year's draft, then you won't miss us trading our goaltender," said Feaster.
The obvious candidates have emerged as possible destinations, Colorado and Philadelphia.
