Fast and furious today, so start here:
From a source today...
"The Sens are very interested in Erik Cole and the Oilers feel that Jason Spezza is a great fit with the current speedy young line-up. Of course Cole is a pending UFA and an extension would have to be first worked out. Also, the Sens would like a prospect d-man in the deal as well."
Another source agreed adding, "The Sens have made it known that they love Taylor Chorney."
Chorney is the Redden Replacement that the Sens could use. He is a heck of a prospect who many feel will be as good as Redden if not better. He is another member of that killer University of North Dakota team from the last few years, although this year he has been in the AHL for Springfield.
As for Antropov...Among reports that the trade talk is affecting him I do have some more....sorry Nik?
The bottom line here is the trade talk has very little to do with the Leafs not wanting him and everything to do with other teams jumping in the bandwagon. If anyone, and I mean anyone, in the NHL should be accustomed to trade talk it should be Antropov. Going back to the Flyers trying to deal Lindros to Toronto, Antropov has been a trade talk regular.
But back then it was different. He was young and even up until last season Nik was widely viewed as under achieving. He is the best pending UFA on a team that is in a mega re-build with a new GM. Nik leads
The NHL Trade Rumor Chart with a 103 rating. He is the only player currently over 100 on the chart, which means the factors are overwhelmingly pointing towards a deal.
But who? Boston has been the top name. San Jose is definitely interested...But the leader today in my opinion, based on what I am hearing, is Philadelphia. This is far from the first time the Flyers have had interest. This also may show a leaning away from Forsberg...maybe.
much more on the way including a Jay Bo Update.
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