Checking From Behind Pulling No Punches

2:20 PM

Torres a Sabre? - Sportsnet

1:35 PM

Dreger: "As the day unfolds the plot thickens with Kaberle. Says he has an agreement with Burke ... That Burke will tell him what the offers are."

1:05 PM

"Asked to describe where the Los Angeles Kings' are today, I was told , "looking, but not desperate." - Allen

"Leafs are on hold at the moment. Kaberle may be in play but again in the end he has control because of his deal" - Millen

"Key names still in hopper: Ray Whitney, Joe Corvo, Raffi Torres, Keith Tkachuk, Colby Armstrong, Slava Kozlov, etc." - Allen

"Report: Former Blues coach Andy Murray hired to replace Ralph Krueger as Swiss national coach." - Rutherford

"Canucks, Flyers, Oilers among teams burning the phone lines." - TFP

12:40 PM

"Word is Yan Stastny has been traded to Vancouver. More to come" - Strickland

"Phoenix will soon get in the game. Peter Mueller likely to stay in the west." - Dreger

"Wild getting a lot of bargain shoppers right now. Nothing happening in there yet, I'm told" - Russostrib

"Lots of talk that Peter Mueller and Kevin Porter to Colorado for Wojtek Wolski. Checking on it." - McKenzie

12:20 PM

Moreau as good as gone from Edmonton. - Sportsnet

"Teams that have called Phoenix about Mueller include Colorado (most interest), NYR, ATL, CHI, VAN, TOR (kicking tires)." - Friedman

"Carolina's Scott Walker is a target for some teams. Washington and Nashville are two teams who might like his grit and experience." - McKenzie

"Don't be shocked if you hear Edmonton expressing interest in Brad Boyes or Montreal doing the same with Paul Kariya" - Strickland

"Traded emails with two GMs. Nothing that happens with Tomas Kaberle should surprise us. Teams believe he will waive NTC for right deal" - Allen

"I do not believe James Wisniewski or Ryan Whitney will be traded. Nothing ever carved in stone, but I don't believe either is moving." - McKenzie

12:09 PM

"Ward's acquisition by Anaheim doesn't necessarily mean a Duck d-man is on the move. With Ward, they now have 7 defencemen." - McKenzie

"Canes are working on moving at least one more player. With Ward deal and another salary expected to go, it's likely Ray Whitney stays in Car" - Dreger

"I was told last night Avs want young NHLer in swap for Wolski... a 1st might be something COL wants added in" - TFP

11:45 AM

"Because you asked: the Thrashers have never had any intention of trading Kubina or Afinogenov. They want to re-sign them." - Allen

11:26 AM

"Thrashers have hits on Kozlov, still undecided about Colby Armstrong, actively negotiating for potential top six forward." - Kevin Allen

"Somone will have to wow Predators GM David Poile. 10-12 teams have expressed interest in Dan Hamhuis but NSH is in no hurry to move him." - Strickland

" I'm now told Hainsey off ice does not mean trade." - Kouklas

10:40 AM

"Doesnt sound like the Bruins are in on Hamhuis, but they need a top 4 and a winger to play with Savard. Bruins will still be active." - Dreger

"Capitals putting offer for Kaberle that includes Alzner." - Berger

10:25 AM

"Bruins trade Derek Morris to Phoenix, frees up cap space... B's after Torres, Whitney, Corvo" - TFP.

"Derek Morris to Phoenix. Deal pending." - Garrioch

"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." - McKenzie

"Capitals are interested in adding a player with a Cup ring and/or playoff experience as a stabilizing influence. Ray Whitney fits the bill." - McKenzie

"Phoenix Coyotes kicked tires on Slava Kozlov, nothing imminent there, but it shows Coyotes are out in the marketplace looking for scoring" - Kevin Allen

"Washington interested in Ray Whitney." - Garrioch

10:14 AM

"To encourage a trade, Sheldon Souray has softened...won't go to a CDN team, but will waive for 19 other teams." - Dreger.

"Flyers will look at Vokoun today I'm sure but not sure they can pull it off. Biron might be the easier fix." - Lebrun

"I've read all the reports saying Vokoun gave list/already waived no-trade clause. It hasn't happened yet. FLA hasn't asked to waive NTC, yet. Rangers & Oilers in trade talks (Souray not involved)." - TFP

"CBJ's Raffi Torres is an interesting possibility for a number of teams but the asking price is a first-round pick." - McKenzie

"Raffi Torres is a pure rental. People think he wants to play in Toronto next year, fits Burke\'s philosophy." - Elliotte Friedman

"A lot of teams kicking tires on Boyes, many are balking at the price. 4 mil cap hit for 35 points, how much could they want?" - Dallas Dave

9:45 AM

"NYI forward Sean Bergenheim was a healthy scratch last night and is on the market today." - McKenzie

"From source in Canes front office: doubtful Ray Whitney gets dealt today. We'll see. Lots of posturing." - Lebrun

"Brian is working the phones. He just told me that it is looking like he might be able to flip Skoula" - Leafs TV

9:23 AM

"The Isles have shown interest in Andrew Cogliano." - Garrioch

"From Kaberle's agent regarding whether there was anything new: ``Nothing." - Lebrun

"3 or 4 teams interested in Seidenberg. However, he has a $1 plus million bonus at the end of June. Ouch!!" - Dreger