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Well that was my opinion just thinking if people in here agree or not.

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Agreed. I wouldn't mess with guys like Nash, unless I had plenty of cap room to work with. If you're picking up a contract longer than 1 more year left, that's got that kind of cap hit, you have to be worried about the CBA. That's why the NYR made no sense to me for him.

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is this really possible?

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It appears the San Jose Sharks want to pry James van Riemsdyk away from the Philadelphia Flyers. So much so, GM Doug Wilson is willing to relinquish his No. 1 netminder.

TSN's Darren Dreger tweets the "belief is San Jose threw Antti Niemi's name at the Flyers hoping for JVR in return. Not happening."

If the Sharks move Niemi without acquiring another goalie in return (doubtful), Thomas Greiss and Antero Niittymaki would take over the No. 1 and 2 roles in San Jose, respectively.

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So Toronto and SJ supposedly have firm offers on the table for Nash. For TO while they are better than the Jackets they still don't have a #1 center that Nash has been lacking.

SJ would be making the big splash because they have been knocking on the door for a few years not getting in. I think this hurts cause they'll have to give up a lot to get him and the cap hit will hurt them. It would be a we need to do it not kinda thing imo.

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Andrei Kostitsyn to NSH. Does that kill the Rick Nash to the Preds idea?

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Red Wings get Gaustad.

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A tweet I read said the flyers told JVR that he's not moving today. Although we all know their word means nothing. But no way Niemi is moved without a goalie coming back somehow.

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I read that same Niemi for JVR straight up trade about 50 different places.

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Flyers won't trade JvR for Niemi.

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No, they didn't. Apparently shot down pretty quick.

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NSH sends a second rounder and a condition to MTL for Kostitsyn. The brothers are back together

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Btw guys, running a little self promotion. We're holding a live chat over at The Checking Line today for the deadline.

http://thecheckingline.com

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That's a deal that'll make Suter wanna stay...

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Wow, so that Gaustad to the Wings deal is apparently dead. I was scared.

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Preds apparently not done. WTF. CUT IT OUT.

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Now another report said they are heating up. My guess is they walked away at the price and might come back to it.

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They'll end up getting him. Which will keep Roy in Buffalo, and me crying.

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Vokoun could be out of Washington...

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*ahem* I LOVE TRADE DEADLINE DAY!

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The way he's going who would want that.

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Me too :) It's seriously like Christmas in February for me.

The Monday madness at work will probably prevent me from posting too much, but I've got a browser with just about every major hockey site up, as well as Twitter, and I just keep tabbing through it throughout the day. :lol

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Are you following me on Twitter yet? @lockman21

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You should have http://thecheckingline.com open ;)

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Some interesting bits from Barry Melrose on espn.com's deadline chat. If anything, I love his candidness. And the mullet, of course

One could throw Gretzky's name into this mix as well.

Well said. :thumbsup

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Are you following ME on Twitter yet? ;) @mthacker52

I rarely post - mainly just use it as an info source

(I'll hit you up buddy)

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What's going on with Brown? Did he save himself with that hat trick?

edit: 5K milestone!

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I'll do it for you Rooser ;)

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He helped give my fantasy team a huge fantasy win haha

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Hey I know who the Bruins got for Joe Thornton! But I actually wish I didn't remember though. :lol

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Eh, he was dangled for such a short time. He seemed to be off the market before that game even started. I expect to see him go this offseason and Richards named captain.

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Brad Stuart enjoyed his Stanley Cup here in Detroit. lol

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He's got a no trade clause, I believe. Be interesting to see what happens. I hope to see him go. We need to focus on Neuvy.

That said, he's a really nice guy. I'm just a Neuvy fan.

He's had some big saves, but a lot of things have gone in that shouldn't. He struggles getting his pads down, so many goals go right under him, especially in shootouts. And he often seems slow to react.

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Again from the espn.com deadline chat:

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I just read he came off the ice but it was due to an injury. Not sure how reliable the source was though. Also heard the leafs are going after Harding.

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Yeah, but that really doesn't mean anything.

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Not that it correlates to anything but..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNiyz...ature=youtu.be

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David Pagnotta does such a great job with this stuff.

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I still think the guy is a stud, just a bad situation in Washington. No word yet if he's been asked to waive his NTC.

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Rofl!!!!!

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Could definitely be.
You are correct, Mateo. It's trade deadline day, part of the fun is the (oftentimes) meaningless speculation and over-analyzing small things. :D

It's probably one of the only things that I don't mind getting caught up in the hype for. :lol

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Laughing at me thinking Vokoun is a stud? :lol

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Hopefully this is all the calm before the 3 hour storm. Very quiet so far.....

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oh oh oh oh.. :lol
https://twitter.com/#!/TheFourthPeri...71786844438528

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:lol:lol:lol

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Agreed. I just really can't see them moving Vokoun.

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Campoli's name being strung out there again. #sonofabitch

If that's seriously Bowman's move...I'm going to fucking flip shit.

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Doesn't sound like Vokoun is going anywhere.

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https://twitter.com/#!/jaeckel/statu...76513950887938

That sound? Just me killing myself.

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Welp, 3 hours 'til deadline... let's hope we get a last-minute flurry going. How hilarious would it be if Kostitsyn's was the only deal of the day?

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Oh, it'd just be hilarious Matt. HILARIOUS.

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Clitsome claimed by Winnipeg. Bruins beat reporter says the Bruins are very interested in Oduya.

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:lol:lol:lol

That, and the Hawks picking up John Erskine. ;)

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He's going to either Boston or Chicago in the next couple hours. I say that with about 99% certainty.

https://twitter.com/#!/CraigCustance...80647605239808

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I fully expect the flood gates to open up here in the next...oh...45 minutes.

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(on knees praying to hockey gods)

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^ This. Geeesh.

Edit: Boooorrrreeedddd

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Teams have to start lowering their demands soon or nothing is going to happen.

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Bob McKenzie said he thinks Derek Roy will be the big name to be moved.

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

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Lots of Roy to Hawks chatter...OH MY GOD

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Chris soiled himself.

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Detroit trades Mike Commodore to the Lightning for..................

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Let's just hope if the hawks get Roy they don't send Toews to pick him up from the airport.

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He might even dress a few games w/ TB.

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LOL Toews and Kane to greet him...whole team dies.

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.....for a 7th round pick. Hm.

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ouch. Can't wait to see his tweets now.

EDIT: With the reputation of the Wings' scouting organization, that pick will probably turn into their next superstar.

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There supposedly has been a deal on the table between the Caps and Sabres for Roy for a couple of days now. Makes sense why they moved Backstrom to LTIR

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Of course Commie gets moved as I'm walking to lunch. Two ideas of why...1 is Wings freeing up spot for a move that's coming or some have said with Quincey now there they'd rather have Brendan Smith be the #8 guy and get him some playing time. My guess is the latter.

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Minnesota Wild trade Nick Schultz to the Edmonton Oilers for Tom Gilbert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSLlZh9yelk

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Just, no. Stop.

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Rumors Brad Stuart might have been shipped to the Rangers. That's crazy if true and look out for what it could be adding up to for the Wings.

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Sorry, there has been a deal on the table from the Sabres to the Caps for a couple of days now. I just assumed Roy since Backs went onto LTIR today.

Caps do have a bunch of early draft picks to spare (2 1st rounders and 2 2nd's i believe)

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Holland just said on TSN that they feel Smith is NHL ready, so good call :thumbsup

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That's not happening.

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Wow this is boring. Each year it's become slower and slower.

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The post-lockout, multi-year contracts have played a part in that, me thinks.

Also, talks still revolving around Oduya. I think he might be an ok fit on the Hawks blueline. Still doesn't address their offensive issues though. David Jones of the Avs is being mentioned in certain circles, but he's not a pivot, which the Hawks need.

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That and the 3 point game. It's kept teams bunched togehter and so keeps teams in the playoff race who in the past wouldn't have been so they aren't selling.

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^ True. I'll also throw in the parity the league is experiencing. Teams are less likely to sell off assets if they have a chance at the playoffs.

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Am I the only one that can't understand why Carolina tried to extend every player that had trade value instead of trading them for assets and draft picks? Seems odd for a last place team to try to re-sign all their players like that.

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They are quite puzzling. The Ruutu deal in particular blows my mind.

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McKenzie reporting possible deal with SJS and COL regarding Daniel Winnik. I love that guy and would hate to see him go.

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Falling asleep here.

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This is stupid.

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Pahlsson to Vancouver being reported now.

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This just happened. Damn. Galiardi became expendable with the acquisition of Downie, but I hate to see Winnik go. Interested to see what SJS gave up (hasn't been confirmed yet).

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Because it's a shit organization run by preschoolers.

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Came in here to ask your opinion of these two... :lol

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Every other team in the West: "Let's get better!"

Stan Bowman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQFEY9RIRJA

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Stan Bowman reportedly overheard on the phone, crying: "Daddddyyy, what do I dooooooooooooooooooooo..."

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Tampa Bay doing pretty well today getting Lee and Aulie.

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Oduya to Hawks.

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Oduya...we got our defenseman.

NOW JUST GET DEREK FUCKING ROY.

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Shit. Bruins will probably need to settle for Spacek for depth now.

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Hawks were reported front runners on Oduya all day. I felt this one coming.

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Still not enough coffee in the world to keep me awake right now. Although Dreger reporting a late charge for Nash. Have a feeling he's not gone until the draft.

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2nd and 3rd round picks from Hawks for Oduya.

Great trade for the Jets.

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So another piece of the Kovy trade no longer with Atlanta/Winnipeg. You listening Columbus?

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Winnik is a hard worker, first and foremost, which is why I like him. He doesn't seem to have the best instincts in the world, and I think that's why he's not a top 6 forward, but he works extremely hard every shift, plays well around the net, and uses his body well. He kills penalties and plays well with others. He's one of those guys you don't always notice on the ice, but does his job well creating space for skill guys. He was doing really well playing with Ryan O'Reilly here.

Galiardi had a lot of upside as an agitating winger who could produce offensively. However, he hasn't seem to find that sandpaper again after coming back from a pretty serious injury. Like I said, the acquisition of Downie made him expendable in Colorado. Hopefully he can find his game in SJ.

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The bruins not having a 2nd rounder this year is really hurting them I think.