Toronto - with the Leafs actually playing better hockey over the last 12 games, the banshee's have stopped the screeching for the head(s) of GM John Ferguson Jr. and/or coach Paul Maurice. Quelled is one of the hottest rumor around the league that the Red Wings have a standing offer for Leafs star Mats Sundin. Headed to the Leafs would be Jiri Hudler, Valterri Fillipula and Nik Kronwall, back to the wings would go Sundin and Darcy Tucker. The wings have been smoking hot lately, but as happened last year, the playoffs are another story. Landing Sundin would be huge.
Pittsburgh - the Penguins are a mere rumored two more straight losses before coach Michel Therrien gets the axe. The team has under-achieved to date: poor goaltending and defensive zone coverage have been the major down-falls, but watch for Therrien to get fired before the All-Star break. If that does happen, whomever is the new guy is likely to unite Crosby and Malkin together to begin to generate some offense and immediately look for some defensive help up front with the formation of a 3rd "shut-down" line.
Atlanta - Marian Hossa has been playing better, but even the arrival of veterna Mark Recchi may not be enough to prevent the team from shipping him out to get something prior to him becoming an UFA. The rumored suitors are many, but the strongest package appears to be from the Oilers who are ready to move youth for Hossa. Headed to Atlanta would be Andrew Cogliano, Matt Greene and Robbie Schrempf in exchange for the rental of a bona fide top 10 player.
More to follow.
Friday, December 28, 2007
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