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THE RUMOR CHART for real-time updates....Before I get into the rumor above, there are so many varying opinions on Ryan Smyth it could help us to look further into this...
What we know...
1. When talks broke off at the deadline with Edmonton, things didn't end well.
2. The NY Islanders are preparing to make a huge push that will likely drive up Smyth's value.
3. Don Meehan is officially meeting with the Isles today for the first time.
What's Been Rumoured...
1. Ryan turned down 5 or 6 year deal at the deadline from Edmonton with a no trade clause.
2. The Isles have been trying to get Ryan signed long-term since the minute he was traded.
3. The Calgary Flames want Ryan and have already started working out ways to get him under the cap.
4. The Oilers have patched some things up and will likely land him again.
5. The Oilers haven't patched things up at all.
6. The Sabres traded Biron away to get into the Smyth Sweeps and if they lose in this round because of toughness and grit, the pressure could mount.
7. Ryan wants to play for a contender.
8. The Red Wings were also in on this at the deadline and will be again.
9. Ryan beats to his own drum and wants to play out West.
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Does any of that help us figure out what's gong on here?
Nope.
My sources have told me the current meetings could go far beyond contract talks and get into a sign and trade option if Ryan wants to move on. In fact many sources have told me to be on the look out for sign and trade possibilities in the week leading up to the draft. "When a team gives up as much as the Isles gave up to get Ryan, they will likely work with the player to sign a deal with a No Trade Clause, and allow the team to shop him. In a way, this is exactly what happened with Chris Pronger. Once you have a guy signed, you have an asset."
More Quick Hits
JASON BLAKE to CAPS (e2)
SHELDON SOURAY to Colorado (e2), VANCOUVER (e2) (sign and trade possible here)
KIMMO TIMONEN to FLYERS (e3)
PAUL KARIYA to CANUCKS (e2)
KEITH TKACHUK to Blues (e4)
I will continue to update this blog tonight...I feel like I am in withdrawl without hockey on tonight...
CUP FINALS TO START MAY 29
Now that the Ducks, Wings are going at least six, any hope of the Cup finals starting on the 26th are gone. Expect games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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