UPDATED 9:53
Just talked to a source and Schneider to the Kings is NOT happening anytime soon if at all. It is looking more and more like the Ducks will be waiting for the market to open up and are in no hurry to deal Schneider.
There are teams that are interested, but nothing imminent at all...I am told that of the two teams who are interested in Schneider that are also still in the Sundin game, Vancouver looks to be pretty much OUT of the Schneider sweeps, while Montreal is still a "possibility."
Speaking of Sundin, there is a possibility that the newest team to enter this fray may be the Washington Capitals. A source told me, "There is definite, and growing interest in DC for Mats... especially if he is a half year guy..."
If you were to ask me, all roads for Sundin still go through NY and the Rangers. I still very much take Mats at his original word that he wanted to play an entire season somewhere, and almost EVERYONE I talk to says the Rangers want Mats and Mats wants them...However, the Rangers are cap strapped and I would not be shocked that much of this latest posturing with Mats saying he'll wait may be tied to the fact that the league knows the Rangers want him and no one is giving the Rangers what they want for whatever it is the Rangers need to move.
A source told me in fact, "They were so close to making a trade with Vancouver that I would be shocked if there isn't at least a degree of posturing taking place."
Most people I talk to say the Rangers are trying "a million and one options" and that one of the latest additions to the Rangers front office is "working like crazy on this situation and trying out all sorts of angles."
Who I am talking about in the front office should be pretty obvious to many people who know him.
more to come....
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