Trade Deadline Tracker (2/27/12)

Trade deadline day is by far my favorite day of the year. And as has been the case since I started this blog back in 2007, I will be posting every trade and rumor out there as well as any Rangers news in this one post that will be updated throughout the day and into the evening. Today and July 1st are the only two days that I blog about teams other than the Rangers. It’s just too fun a day to leave anything out. And of course if you guys see something I haven’t posted, please leave it in the comments section or e-mail me at ( [email protected]). And here we go…

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Update, 2:58 p.m.:
Islanders trade Rolston to Bruins. (SportsNet)

Update, 2:52 p.m.:
Columbus still wants Couture from Sharks. Non starter. Nash might not get moved. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 2:50 p.m.:
Flyers out of Nash sweepstakes: (Philly Inquirer)

Update, 2:41 p.m.:
Leafs out of Nash sweepstakes. Rangers, Sharks still trying. (SportsNet)

Update, 2:31 p.m.:
Rangers fading fast in pursuit of Nash. (Dreger)

Update, 2:29 p.m.:
Situation behind the scenes between Columbus and Rick Nash has turned frantic, as suitors are making late push for Nash. (Columbus Dispatch)

Update, 2:18 p.m.:
Nash has not been asked to waive no trade. (Dreger)

Update, 2:11 p.m.:
Late charge by Rangers for Nash. (Dreger)

Update, 2:09 p.m.:
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Oduya traded from Winnipeg to Chicago. (Bergen Record)

Update, 2:03 p.m.:
Rangers still pushing to get Nash. Nash pushing Columbus to make deal. (Rothman)

Update, 2:01 p.m.:
Columbus sends Pahlsson to Canucks. (SportsNet)

…starting to pick up.

Update, 1:59 p.m.:
Matt Gilroy (TBL) to Ottawa for Brian Lee. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 1:55 p.m.:
Winnick to Sharks done. (Spector)

Update, 1:49 p.m.:
Flyers have interest in Buffalo’s Paul Gaustad. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 1:46 p.m.:
San Jose closing in on a deal for depth forward Daniel Winnik from COL. (McKenzie)

Update, 1:41 p.m.:
Toronto receives Carter Ashton from TB for Keith Aulie. (McKenzie)

Update, 1:34 p.m.:
Rangers still looking for one forward, one defenseman. (NY Times)

Update, 1:19 p.m.:
Hurricanes blueliner Bryan Allen is off the market. (Spector)

Update, 1:18 p.m.:
Jaroslav Spacek likely to be dealt within the hour. (Spector)

Update, 1:09 p.m.:
Insiders saying Stuart to Rangers isn’t happening. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 1:02 p.m.:
Rumor of Det D Brad Stuart to NYR for picks. (Newsday)

…would be a nice veteran pick-up.

Update, 12:58 p.m.:
Oilers have traded D Tom Gilbert to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for D Nick Shultz. (SportsNet)

Update, 12:42 p.m.:
Red Wings trade Commodore to Lightning. (SportsNet)

Update, 12:34 p.m.:
Buffalo’s Derek Roy likely to move today. (McKenzie)

Update, 12:33 p.m.:
Ryan Smyth negotiating contract extension with Oilers. (McKenzie)

Update, 12:30 p.m.:
Brodeur admits Lundqvist should win Vezina. (Bergen Record)

Update, 12:27 p.m.:
Nash not talking to media after practice today. (Columbus Dispatch)

Update, 12:25 p.m.:
Islanders shopping Al Montoya. (ESPN)

Update, 12:14 p.m.:
10 teams have inquired on Steve Ott in Dallas. (ESPN)

Update, 12:10 p.m.:
PA Parenteau has cut off contract talks with NYI until after season. (Brooks)

Update, 12:07 p.m.:
WPG claims Grant Clitsome on waivers. MTL claims Brad Staubtiz. (McKenzie)

Rolston (NYI), Boulton (NJD), Ryan Russell (CBJ), Kolanos (CGY) clear waivers. (McKenzie)

Update, 12:04 p.m.:
Columbus has 15 offers for numerous players and they don’t like any of them. (Columbus Dispatch)

…looks like Nash is staying in Columbus.

Update, 11:59 a.m.:
Nashville not trading Ryan Suter. (ESPN)

…there goes that answer to the Rangers power play woes.

Update, 11:51 a.m.:
Flyers not likely to make a big move today. (Philly Inquirer)

Update, 11:45 a.m.:
Leafs turned down trade offer for Reimer three days ago. (Spector)

Update, 11:43 a.m.:
Leafs confident they can get Grabovski signed even at a later date. Unlikely he will be moved by 3pm. (SportsNet)

Update, 11:40 a.m.:
Dubinsky says he’s pretty confident that at 3:01, he will be a New York Ranger. (Newsday)

Update, 11:38 a.m.:
Ranger players followed trade news on TV at breakfast this morning. (Daily News)

Update, 11:35 a.m.:
Colorado’s David Jones is a hot commodity. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 11:30 a.m.:
Tomas Vokoun, who was taken off the ice in practice today, has not been asked to waive no trade clause. (ESPN)

Update, 11:26 a.m.:
Brad Richards jokes he’s a little more relaxed during this trade deadline than last year’s. (ESPN)

Update, 11:22 a.m.:
Nabokov won’t be re-signed by Islanders today, but also won’t be traded. (Spector)

Update, 11:16 a.m.:
Boston now in the hunt for Oduya. (Dreger)

Update, 11:05 a.m.:
Tor
torella says he likes his team. (Daily News)

Update, 11:04 a.m.:
Predators aren’t done making moves today. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 11:00 a.m.:
Rick Nash on ice for practice this morning. (Columbus Dispatch)

…assuming this means a trade is not imminent.

Update, 10:54 a.m.:
Rangers could be interested in Florida’s defenseman Jason Garrison. Eight power play goals this season. In final year of contract that pays him $650,000 this year. (Inside Pittsburgh Sports)

…where do I sign-up for this guy.

Update, 10:52 a.m.:
Same line-up for Rangers vs. Devils tonight. (Bergen Record)

…wonder if that will hold true.

Update, 10:48 a.m.:
In return for Kostitsyn, Preds deal 2nd rd pick in 2013 plus return the conditional pick they got in Hal GIll trade. (ESPN)

Update, 10:31 a.m.:
Brandon Dubinsky on the ice for Rangers this morning. (Daily News)

…wonder what’s going through his head right now.

Update, 10:27 a.m.:
Blackhawks have interest in Oduya. Will be moved today. (ESPN)

Update, 10:23 a.m.:
Nashville obtains Kostitsyn from Montreal. (McKenzie)

…dammit!

Update, 10:19 a.m.:
Columbus says they will not lower demands for Nash. (Columbus Dispatch)

…no chance Rangers are getting Nash today. Did I just jinx it?

Update, 10:17 a.m.:
Columbus has firm offers from San Jose and Maple Leafs for Rick Nash. (Spector)

Update, 10:09 a.m.:
Bob McKenzie saying Andrei Kostitsyn could be heading out the door quickly. Strong rumors he’s headed to Nashville. (TSN)

…i’ve warmed to the Rangers acquiring Kostitsyn recently. He’s money in the playoffs.

Update, 10:05 a.m.:
Hurricanes defenseman Bryan Allen is said to be seeking a three year extension worth upwards of $3.5 million per season. (Inside Pittsburgh Sports)

Update, 10:02 a.m.:
Predators upping offer for Nash. (The Fourth Period)

…would Colubus trade Nash within the division?

Update, 9:59 a.m.:
Gaustad could end up in Detriot. (TSN)

Update, 9:57 a.m.:
Kings interested in Roman Hamrlik. (The Fourth Period)

Update, 9:53 a.m.:
Canucks back-up goaltender Cory Schneider not on market. (Sportsnet)

Update, 9:37 a.m.:
Rick Nash walking into practice this a.m. “Just another morning.” (Columbus Dispatch)

Update, 9:33 a.m.:
Islanders getting calls on PA Parenteau, Milan Jurcina and Mark Eaton. (Newsday)

…hope PA gets sent far away. Always lights up former team.

Update, 9:28 a.m.:
Johnny Oduya is a player the Rangers could target today. (ESPN)

Update, 9:24 a.m.:
Sharks offered G Antti Niemi for James van Riemsdyk. (Dreger)

Update, 9:20 a.m.:
Sabres looking for first round pick for Gaustad. (ESPN)

…madness.

Update, 9:17 a.m.:
Red Wings expected to make a move for a physical depth forward. (Spector)

Update, 9:08 a.m.:
Flyers fielding calls on James van Riemsdyk. Sharks said to have made an offer. (Dreger)

Update, 9:01 a.m.:
Columbus getting a lot of inquires on Sami Pahlsson. (ESPN)

Update, 8:58 a.m.:
Blue considering moving All Star goaltender Brian Elliott. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 8:56 a.m.:
Capitals place Nicklas Backstrom on LTIR. (Washington Post)

Update, 8:21 a.m.:
Leafs have offers out on a number of players. Interested in 2nd line players. (Dreger)

Update, 8:19 a.m.:
Montreal has made Tomas Plekanec available. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 8:15 a.m.:
Whether it’s today or in the off-season Nash will be traded by Columbus. (Columbus Dispatch).

…wonder what Nash’s thought process will be if he’s not moved today. Not sure how he can be motivated to play for a team that is tr
ying to trade him.

Update, 8:12 a.m.:
Vancouver is interested in Steve Ott. (Sportsnet)

Update, 8:04 a.m.:
Ducks will not be sellers today. (OC Register)

…forget Selanne, Rangers fans.

Update, 8:01 a.m.:
Nashville trying to get in on Rick Nash sweepstakes. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 7:56 a.m.:
Oilers not likely to trade Ryan Smyth. (Ottawa Sun)

Update, 7:53 a.m.:
Dallas could move Sheldon Souray. (Ottawa Sun)

…i’m insane for thinking it, but I think Souray would be a nice pick-up today. Would come cheap and his contract expires at the end of the season. His booming shot would look nice on the power play.

Update, 7:42 a.m.:
Rangers are a team to keep an eye on today. (NHL)

…ya think?

Update, 7:40 a.m.:
Contract talks between the Islanders and Nabokov slated to resume this morning. (ESPN)

Update, 7:25 a.m.:
Rangers interested in former Blueshirt & current Capital Mike Knuble. Rangers management also likes Buffalo’s Paul Gaustad. Both players are in the final year of their contracts with Knuble making $2 million this season and Gaustad $2.3 million. (Brooks)

…Knuble, who has scored at least 24 goals the last eight seasons, is actually pretty interesting. Has fallen out of favor in Washington and could be had for a bag of pucks right now. Has always been good on the power play.

…Gaustad makes no sense. Wonder if Prust would give Gaustad a hard time for beating the crap out of him Saturday night.

On the blueline Brooks adds that the Rangers are believed to be interested in the Capitals’ John Erskine. Brooks also mentions the Caps’ Dennis Wideman and Spacek.

…Erskine barely plays for a terrible Caps team and Wideman isn’t available. Next!

Update, 7:18 a.m.:
Rangers could have interest in Hurricanes’ defenseman Jaroslav Spacek. Spacek is in the final year of his contract that pays him $3.833 million this year. (Bergen Record)

…four power play points this season wouldn’t constitute an upgrade on the man advantage. And that’s what the Rangers need.

For all the trades that have already taken place head over to TSN’s trade tracker.

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