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As deals happen, we’ll try to provide updates and continued analysis on what promises to be a busy day. Look for Anaheim and Buffalo to be buyers. It’s no secret the Ducks are after Bill Guerin. Maybe GM Brian Burke … Continue reading →

Well, it looks like Gary Roberts will be relocating. The 40 year-old veteran forward who helped Calgary win a Stanley Cup in 1989 agreed to waive his no-trade clause with Florida earlier tonight. And it appears he’ll be heading to … Continue reading →

Trades Continue: With the deadline a day away, a few more deals took place tonight. Let’s take a look at what happened: 1.Islanders acquire RW Richard Zednik from Washington for a 2007 2nd round pick. Analysis: Isles get themselves a … Continue reading →

Thrashers beat Boston 3-2, MTL shuts down the Leafs 5-4. *1.BUF – 87 PTS, 20 GR*2.NJ – 84 PTS, 19 GR*3.TB – 75 PTS, 18 GR4.OTT – 76 PTS, 20 GR5.PIT – 75 PTS, 21 GR6.ATL – 74 PTS, 17 … Continue reading →

In a crucial battle up north, the Canadiens held on for a 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs. Big performances from Sheldon Souray (team leading 22nd), Saku Koivu (goal, assist) and returning enigma Alexei Kovalev (assist but played inspired) were … Continue reading →

Garth and Wang aren’t done yet apparently. They get Richard Zednik from the Capitals for a 2nd Rounder. For more info, head here: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/was070226.html The Isles have some cap room, and Zednik’s a freebie at the end of the year, … Continue reading →

People have been asking me lately, “Steve, where’s a good trade deadline source?”. Well, I’m gonna have to direct you to http://www.thefourthperiod.com Our friend Greg Wyshynski and David Pagnotta do stellar work over there, and they’ll have exclusive commentary, reactions, … Continue reading →

This one comes courtesy of last night’s Pack win over Norfolk. This game featured 206 penalty minutes. Here, a chaotic woman can be heard screaming in the background as former Rangers first round pick Al Montoya drops’em during an always … Continue reading →

Rivet and a 5th to SJ for Josh Georges and a 1st. MTL wins this bigtime folks. New Post

With the deadline two days away, we’ve already seen some activity this weekend. As Steve noted earlier, the Thrashers have dealt for defenseman Alexei Zhitnik and power forward Keith Tkachuk over the past 24 hours. Atlanta is banking on the … Continue reading →