General Rumors

[Cat Smasher]

Toronto might be signing Rickard Wallin. I can't find an english version either. Same team as Gustavsson.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportblade...icle5472939.ab

[Mclaren14]

Originally Posted by UKRedWing

Haydar was a lazy player for Grand Rapids. Most of his points came on the powerplay.

thats weird tho cause in chicago he was pretty much dominate

[thepolishkid88]

Originally Posted by lakingsfan19

After Quincy was traded, IMO Johnson is going no where unless a "D" man is coming back the other way. I would think it would have to be a top 4 "d" man. Pens do you have any top 4 "d" that they would get rid of?

Couple guys with potential but like I said I dont see it happening. So might as well put that rumor to rest. I am curious to see what trades Shero has. He apparently is very active trying to make some deals.

[Mclaren14]

Jonas Gustavsson is expected to sign with toronto sometime today....per tsn

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283954

[Kocur 26]

From SI.Com Truth and Rumors section:

"Nikolai Zherdev's decision to file for salary arbitration probably means that it will be one-and-done on Broadway for the underachieving winger. As it was, there was debate within the organization whether to qualify Zherdev at the required $3.25 million price tag after his uneven season that frustrated both Tom Renney and John Tortorella."

PLEASE LET THIS BE TRUE!!!

[Svyatoslav]

Where is "Players signed in Europe" thread or we should start new thread for every player?

Sandis Ozolinsh signed with Dynamo Riga KHL

[blackngold]

Originally Posted by Svyatoslav

Where is "Players signed in Europe" thread or we should start new thread for every player?

Sandis Ozolinsh signed with Dynamo Riga KHL

Players Signing in Europe

[ShelleyFan45]

Heatley to the Blue Jackets (e4)

Considering the source is Eklund that means Heatley won't be traded to Columbus.

[bigjohnson]

I just read on another board the Bruins signed Drew Fata.

Can't find a link (from TSN, or the Globe).

[jkidd]

Stephane Veilleux is done as a member of the Wild.

Rumor has him signing a deal elsewhere, with the Wild breaking off negotiations.

[moxie]

Auld to the Stars for a draft pick?

[thepolishkid88]

Paul Ranger on the trade block...

[The Crow]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

Paul Ranger on the trade block...

Where'd ya hear that? I highly doubt it's true, being heis the best d-mn on the Lightning and we are trying to improve our D.

[silverback]

Originally Posted by The Crow

Where'd ya hear that? I highly doubt it's true, being heis the best d-mn on the Lightning and we are trying to improve our D.

I understand everyone has their opinion, but what in the world would make you think Ranger is the best dman on the Lightning?

We have easily improved our D with Ohlund, Walker, Hedman, and Foster.

I like Ranger, but the kid can't stay healthy. If we can get something decent in return I would be all for trading him. Not to mention the numbers game just seems as if it is only a matter of time before a defenseman is traded (preferably Krajicek, but obviously Ranger is more valuable).

[The Crow]

Originally Posted by silverback

I understand everyone has their opinion, but what in the world would make you think Ranger is the best dman on the Lightning?

We have easily improved our D with Ohlund, Walker, Hedman, and Foster.

I like Ranger, but the kid can't stay healthy. If we can get something decent in return I would be all for trading him. Not to mention the numbers game just seems as if it is only a matter of time before a defenseman is traded (preferably Krajicek, but obviously Ranger is more valuable).

At the current time, Ranger is the #1 IMO. Walker, Krajicek, Foster aren't even close. Meszaros is decent, Hedman i certainly more valuabl, but it'll take him at least a season, and Ohlund is steady but slightly overrated. Do we have any A level d-men? I don't really think so, I'm not saying he's a stud.