Ok, these are quick hits because everything is happening faster than I can type right now...

The Leafs have placed Wellwood and Raycroft on Waivers...Raycroft, OK...but WELLWOOD? How curious is this move...Wellwood, in my opinion is a future top 6 guy and you are telling me that they couldn't trade him for ANYTHING??? There is obviously more to this story that we don't know than we do..One thing I do know...The Canucks have interest in Wellwood, and that is where I predict he will end up. Really baffled by this move.

Sundin.

A source tells me that there will be serious pressure on Mats Sundin to drag this process out as long as possible. The NHLPA views Mats as the benchmark guy and to that end wants him to sign as late as possible in the process. maybe even after July 1. If that is the case, the Leafs fans won't be too happy. All thoughts of Higgins for Sundin's rights I am told are moot. One source of mine is convinced that Sundin won't be a Hab at all , but instead will skate for the NY Rangers.

Gaborik

to Buffalo (e3) Hold your hats Sabres fans. According to three sources the Wild are shopping Gaborik and the Sabres are offering up the best package out there.

Hossa

The Canucks are very much in this one as well, but a new team that is making lots of waves here...The Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are a hell of a fast team and some players have told me that they may be the quickest team in hockey... Hossa would be a great fit and may enjoy the offense that the Oilers like to play

Emery to Tampa (e3)

I continue to be told that now that Melrose is the guy in Tampa look out for al ot of changes and the first may be a new start for Emery. I would love this move if Tampa could pull it off.

Marleau to Carolina (e3), Boston (e3), Nashville (e2) or NJ (e2),

Patrick Marleau will continue to get interest right up until July 1, but don't expect a deal to actually go down until June 30th for Patrick.

The Flyers may not be done dealing as rumours have surfaced that they made a pitch for Brent Seabrook at the draft. I am hearing that Carter's deal could be announced as early as Wednesday, and I don't get the impression that ANYONE is worried about it NOT getting done...

The Thrashers are said to have interest in Darcy Tucker and Pavel Kubina...could a deal be coming?

There is a rumour out there still that the Flames and Blues are interested in Spezza. If Calgary; Langkow would be included in a deal to Ottawa...If St. Louis; it would have to be Johnson.

Sean Avery has two likely destinations. Neither are Manhattan....The NY Islanders and Canadiens are believed to the best bets.

Gary Roberts would love to return to Toronto or Ottawa I am told, and both teams would absolutely oblige.

There are more and more people that are saying that Brian Campbell may be down to just a few teams. Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Atlanta, NY, Philadelphia, and Washington.

Speaking of Washington.....There are some serious offer sheet rumours out there right now for Green. The Caps have come out and said they will match any offer sheets...However, I am told it could depend on who makes the offer...One team that could be intriguing that I am hearing could make an offer sheet for Mike Green is the NY Islanders..Now for the price the Isles would pay..those 5 #1 picks could be enticing..

The Panthers aren't done yet, and once again rumours of the Leafs being interested in Jay Bouwmeester are surfacing...


more to come in a bit....

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