Eklund speculation re: Plekanec

[Andrew]

Tomas Plekanec 03/06/2006 @ 09:20 PM
I recieved an anonymous tip that the Canadien Forward was about to be moved...Someone in the press box up here just noticed a trainer pull him off the bench and he just went up the runway...take it for what it is worth...the tip came from a new source, and I am only reporting it because Plekanec looked at the trainer and looked confused......hard to tell, since we are hundreds of feet away, but this is very suspicious...this deadline is getting interesting...

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My thoughts:

It seems unlikely that Gainey would finalize a deal while in the midst of coaching a game. Did anyone notice Pleks leaving the game tonight?

If he were dealt, it woud most likely be to a non playoff team. Witt would be a nice addition, but I'd hate to part with Pleky for a rental.

Plekanec is a pretty good trading asset at this point in the season - one that would interest teams with no hope of the playoffs (Washington, Chicago, St. Louis, Phoenix, Florida, etc.).

It's an Eklund rumour (to be taken with a grain of salt) especially when he admits it's from a new anonymous source.

www.hockeybuzz.com/blogworld/blog.aspx?blogger=1&post=1467

[franko]

Tomas Plekanec left the game in the third with a shoulder injury. He will be examined today Gazette

Eklund strikes [out] again.

[Disgruntled70sHab]

Sounds like someone is in the background playing Eklund like a puppet.

Cheers.

[cigarviper]

This is comical.

[Forum Ghost]

I wonder what Eklund's day job is.

I mean c'mon, how can Gainey finalize a deal during a game when he's behind the bench?

[jkr]

forumghost2 said:

I wonder what Eklund's day job is.

I mean c'mon, how can Gainey finalize a deal during a game when he's behind the bench?

Probably doesn't have one - that's the problem. He has too much time to speculate.