I don’t know why I decided to go to work this morning. I mean it’s not like there will be blockbuster trades the likes of Kovalchuk-to-the-Devils but I just can’t stay away from all the trade talk. FML.

Skoula just went to the Devils, apparently.

Skoula is sent to the Devils… no one really cares though so I guess it’s OK it’s just in the comments rather than the actual post.

do you plan on having a new thread for the next hour? is this going to be an hour by hour recap of us yelling about needing a goalie?

In case you all haven’t seen it – Puck Daddy has a great feed of some important hockey twitter accounts up that’s definitely worth following. Check it out

As I mentioned before, most of these are probably untrue and useless, but today is the day for that kind of thing.

Also to be noted, most of these “updates” are regurgitated tweets from McKenzie or Dreger, but I’m not on twitter. The ones I am posting, either directly involve the hawks, loosely involve the hawks, or are just kind of interesting. Below are the espn headlines, followed by the rumor info in blockquote.

Vokoun to Hawks, Flyers?

UPDATE: TSN’s Darren Dreger tweets that Vokoun could still be headed to the Blackhawks or Flyers.
UPDATE: Tomas Vokoun tells the Miami Herald that if there’s a deal in place involving him, GN Randy Sexton will bring it to him so he can decide whether to waive his no-trade clause or not.

Habs getting offers for Price, Halak

At this point, most believe Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak won’t be dealt. But the Globe and Mail reports that GM Pierre Gauthier is getting offers for his goalies, and he’s listening.
Still, he remains firm that he won’t deal those guys, because he wants to ride them into the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Habs are looking at other deals on the market. They may be dangling Maxim Lapierre, Glen Metropolit or Paul Mara and seeking draft picks or prospects in return.

Can Hawks deal Huet?

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly trying to deal Cristobal Huet, but with a $5.6 million cap hit for two more years, it’ll be tough.
Rumors had the Leafs talking the Maple Leafs (but not for Huet), Panthers (for Tomas Vokoun) and the Islanders (for Martin Biron or Dwayne Roloson). It appears they’re trying to find a goalie, but they want to get rid of Huet, too.
The Chicago Daily Herald asked coach Joel Quenneville about it, and he refused to comment on the situation.
Huet lost his starting job to Antti Niemi shortly before the Olympic break. But if last night’s showing against the Islanders is any indication, the Hawks will try very hard to land a netminder today.

Caps trading for Tim Thomas?

We thought the Washington Capitals weren’t going to trade for a goalie, but the New York Post has an “inside source” who says they’re looking to deal Jose Theodore and a forward to Boston for Tim Thomas.
We know Thomas is potentially on the block, and we know the Caps have been sniffing around goalies.
Last month, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli was quietly trying to talk with teams about trading Thomas, but word got out. Thomas, however, may not want to waive his no-trade clause, and he is irked by this trade talk. However, since it looks like the B’s have already given Tuukka Rask the keys to the crease, Thomas may OK a deal.

did anyone else just seem him walk directly in front of the camera?

Skoula only got a middle round draft pick..

Vokoun to Hawks, Flyers?

UPDATE: TSN’s Darren Dreger tweets that Vokoun could still be headed to the Blackhawks or Flyers. Vokoun could waive his no-trade clause there because Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos tweets: “Tomas Vokoun has told Randy Sexton he will lift his no trade to a small list of contending teams only.”

Roloson, Biron trade buzz grows

UPDATE: ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun tweets: “just heard from Marty Biron.. sitting by his phone.”
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There are sources that say a deal sending Dwayne Roloson to Philadelphia is agreed to “in principle,” but TSN’s Bob McKenzie replies to that and says nothing is done.
McKenzie also adds that he hasn’t heard anything about Roloson going to Chicago for Cristobal Huet.

Tanguay, others could be dealt

UPDATE: A trade is likely coming. TSN’s Bob McKenzie tweets, “Tampa Bay players have been told their flight has been pushed back to 3:30 ET and not to be surprised if there are moves made.”
There’s also buzz they could be eyeing Raffi Torres or Kris Versteeg, the Tribune reports.

Who do you all think is the most likely to have played their last game in a Hawks sweater last night, VERSTEEG!, Buff or Huet?

steeger. most tradeable.

I hate these abused animal commercials…they make me sad

NHL Network plays these “stop animal cruelty” ads just about every commercial break. It depresses the hell out of me. I may have to start drinking now…

is Canadian.

What the hell is Holland looking at? Watch his eyes anytime he’s not talking. I expect him to flick out his tongue and catch a fly like frog..

For most items, I guess except third jerseys. Dunno if anyone here is interested but thought I’d throw it out there anyway. Been considering a Hjalmarsson one for a while now.

Warning: Rosenbloom

Scotty Bowman says the Hawks aren’t looking to grab a goalie..

a little too quiet

There is a long list of problems on this team.

PP is fucking clownshoes
The defence is playing like they’re actual clowns
The goalies flat out suck
Kopecky still falls on his ass
Kane may have cured his laziness but it’s spread to everyone else

This has become a systemic failure. There is only one move that can fix all these issues.

Trade Quenneville. Bring in a new coach.

Dennis Seidenberg to Boston.. according to McKenzie..

can somebody send me the link to the TSN broadcast

Did someone just walk in front of the camera on TSN again?

I see how Center Ice is free for this week. Is this the NHL trying to say “hey so i know 90% of you don’t get Vs. and therefore will miss the playoffs…. so we will give u the first week after the olympics to watch the teams you wont see during the playoffs. This makes up for it right????”

be the blog thread version yelling “FIRE!” in a movie theatre? Or “BOMB!” on a plane? My guess is it would be, indeed.

Aaron though.. not Cam. Sorry meatballs

The Hawks and the Oilers aren’t practicing today.. so don’t expect any reports of players being pulled off the ice.

somebody should pick that up OR… there is this wonderful thing called vibrate try it

tickets for Dark Lord Day go on sale March 17th..

has resorted to reposting shit from this morning with no new updates………awesome.

McClure is taking over for hour two.. go here now