scatered rumors on the net

[franko]

docholliday said:

Auld/Bertuzzi for Theo/Souray/1st

Tampa is dangling Brad Richards to get some goaltending help.

There are increasing suggestions that the Wild are close to obtaining C Brad Richards from the Tampa Bay Lightning for goalie Manny Fernandez. sportsline

[Bob]

from TSN- The Edmonton Sun notes that Oilers' proliferation of defencemen and the Canadiens anxiousness to move Theodore as an intriguing match-up of needs. The paper figures that one of the newcomers -- Dick Tarnstrom or Jaroslav Spacek -- will be needed to offer as part of the package for a goalie.

Spacek and LW Jacques from Hamilton would be an interesting package. I know it isn't much in return but salary would be gone and a spot opened for Danis

from TSN again - Canucks GM Dave Nonis is seeking blueline help now that Ed Jovanovski is out for an extended period, according to the Vancouver Sun. The Vancouver Province notes that Ryan Kesler is generating quite a bit of interest from opposing GMs.

They could have Souray if we could get Kesler.

Spacek takes Souray's spot, Jacques provides some great potential on LW and Kesler gives us a big RH centre.

Allows the team to say goodbye to Ribeiro and Bonk as well.

[franko]

The Sabres have 3 goalies need only 2. The Bruins have 3 goalies need only 2. All have contracts that don't pay as well as Theo. The Oilers are well known for their frugality. I can't see them taking Theo.

[jkr]

franko said:

The Sabres have 3 goalies need only 2. The Bruins have 3 goalies need only 2. All have contracts that don't pay as well as Theo. The Oilers are well known for their frugality. I can't see them taking Theo.

Right. I see Biron going before Raycroft because he's playing a lot better.

I guess you can add Minnesota to that list as both their goalies are UFAs next year.

[stubbsy60]

jkr said:

franko said:

Right. I see Biron going before Raycroft because he's playing a lot better.

I'm not so sure that the Sabres will deal either Miller or Biron this season. I mean you got most teams paying more for their starting goalie than they are for 2 very capable goalies combined:

Ryan Miller - 2005/06 Compensation: $501,600.00
Martin Biron - 2005/06 Compensation: $2,128,000.00

I would think they are more likely to trade Noranen than either of these two guy's unless they get made a huge offer. Keep in mind that they are doing as well as they are and will get a real boost at the trade deadline in the form of their co-captain and leading point getter from last season in the form of Daniel Briere.

Either way, this is a problem most GM's dream of having.