*last update: 1/7/10*
MLB
Aroldis Chapman
- In: Jays, Nationals, Marlins, Athletics, Red Sox, Angels
Erik Bedard (1/20/09: Avoided arbitration by signing a 1 year/$7.75M contract. 2010: FA)
- In: Mariners, Phillies
Chad Qualls (2009: $2.535M, 2010: Arb. Eligible, 2011: FA)
- In: D’Backs, Rays
Heath Bell (1/20/09: Avoided arb. by signing a 1 year/$1.26M contract. 2010-11: Arb. Eligible)
In: Angels, Yankees, Dodgers, Twins, Phillies, Rockies, Brewers, White Sox
NHL
– While there have been two blockbuster trades F Ilya Kovalchuk and D Dion Phaneuf getting completed, it seems unlikely we’ll see anymore blockbuster deals before March 3. Wednesday may not break the record for most trades ever, but remember that this deadline is different than ever before. The long Olympic break resulted in some of the bigger trades (Kovalchuk, Phaneuf, Giguere, Barker, Cullen) moving before the Olympic freeze. Expect to see several trades announced tomorrow that were worked on during the trade freeze – teams were allowed to discuss, but rosters themselves had to freeze. Knowing that, there could be a few potential deals and signings that were worked on over the freeze that won’t become official until Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. Based on the quality of players in play at this year’s deadline, expect Deadline Day will once again be very busy.
The Leafs have at least two offers on the table for F Alexei Ponikarvsky. TSN reports that the deals are not what GM Brian Burke is looking for, and the team is believed to be holding out unless the offers are improved. Holding out may make Poni’s return price climb, depending on who goes where and the desperation level of teams looking for a talented winger. F Lee Stempniak and F Wayne Primeau are also generating interest and likely will not remain with the blue and white past March 3.
According to the Boston Herald, the Bruins are in the running for a number of trades come deadline day. The team is shopping for an established forward, and while the Bruins are inquiring here and there, nothing is imminent. One name that has come up is Hurricanes’ F Ray Whitney, however, Whitney is unwilling to waive his NTC unless he receives an extension, something the Bruins will not do. The Kings, Penguins and Sabres have also inquired about Whitney. The Hurricanes supposedly want both a prospect and a first-round pick (or the equivalent of that) as a return. The report says to keep an eye on Ducks’ F Teemu Selanne, Leafs’ F Alexei Ponikarovsky and Thrashers’ F Slava Kozlov. Hurricanes’ D Aaron Ward, D Andrew Alberts and D Joe Corvo are UFAs at season’s end, so expect them to get moved.
The Bruins, Flyers and Coyotes are still in the running for a top-four defenceman. Expect one of these teams to land one of the ‘Canes on the trade block.
The Oilers are expected to be one of the more aggressive deadline dealers, however, the contracts of captain F Ethan Moreau, D Sheldon Souray and D Steve Staios are going to be difficult to move. These players have value with the deadline looming, but the Oil may have to reduce their asking price to get this heavy contracts off their hands.
The Panthers are also set for a huge overhaul, and at least eight players are up for grabs – F Steven Reinprecht, F Cory Stillman, F Rostislav Olesz, F Kamil Kreps, F Nick Tarnasky, F Radek Dvorak, D Dennis Seidenberg, and last but not least, G Tomas Vokoun. TSN reports that Vokoun will not be moved yet, but if the right deal comes in, the Panthers won’t say turn it down.
Based on rumours and speculation of trades/interest from around the league, here is a list of who could be wearing another sweater by March 3. Their star rating (out of 5) indicates the likelihood of them being moved.
Ducks (buyers) – D James Wisniewski (CHI, BOS – ***1/2)
Thrashers (buyers) – F Colby Armstrong (PIT, STL, LA, BOS, COL – ****), F Slava Kozlov (VAN, PHX, MTL – ****1/4), F Maxim Afinogenov (VAN, PIT, WAS – ***), D Pavel Kubina (OTT, VAN, BUF – **1/4)
Bruins (buyers: top-4 defenceman, top-6 forward, two 1st-round picks) – F Michael Ryder (PHX, TOR, NAS – *)
Sabres (buyers: top-4 defenceman, top-12 forward, backup goalie) – F Drew Stafford (FLA, EDM – 3/4*), G Tim Thomas (N/A – 1/2*)
Hurricanes (sellers) – F Ray Whitney (PIT, LA – *****), D Joe Corvo (BOS, VAN, BUF – ***), D Aaron Ward (BOS, COL, PHX – ****1/4), D Andrew Alberts (BOS, PHX, VAN, EDM – ***)
Flames (buyers) – Hearing anyone outside of Iginla/Bourque/Hagman/Higgins are available at the right price.
Blackhawks (buyers: goalie, top-6 defenceman) – G Christobal Huet (FLA – 3/4*). Hearing the team could move anyone with a large contract/cap hit.
Blue Jackets (sellers) – F Raffi Torres (LA, PIT, PHX, ATL – ***3/4), F Fredrick Modin (NJ, COL, DET – ***3/4). D Milan Jurcina (BOS, PHX, OTT – ***3/4)
Avalanche (buyers) – F Marek Svatos (BOS, PHI, OTT – **1/4), D John-Michael Liles (N/A – *)
Stars (sellers) – G Marty Turco (PHI, WAS – *1/2)), F Mike Ribeiro (FLA, TOR, CBJ – *3/4)
Red Wings (N/A) – Up against cap, Red Wings may make small moves at deadline that don’t feature roster players.
Oilers (sellers) – D Sheldon Souray (LA, NYR – *1/4), F Ethan Moreau (TOR, BUF – **1/4), F Andrew Cogliano (MTL, OTT, NJ, TOR, FLA – **1/4), D Lubomir Vishnovsky (N/A – *), D Steve Staios (N/A – *)
Panthers (both) – G Tomas Vokoun (CHI, PHI, EDM, WAS – ***), F Nathan Horton (TOR, EDM, LA, MTL, PHX, PHI, CBJ – ***), F Stephen Weiss (TOR, BUF, CAL, MTL, PHI – *), D Dennis Seidenberg (CAL, LA, BOS, OTT, PHX – *), D Jordan Leopold (BUF, BOS, COL, SJ – ***1/2), F Cory Stillman (VAN, ANA, PHX – **), F Steven Reinprecht (N/A – *1/2), F Rostislav Olesz (N/A – *1/2), F Kamil Kreps (N/A – *), F Nick Tarnasky (N/A – *), F Radek Dvorak (N/A – *1/2)
Kings (buyers) – F Alex Frolov (PHI, MTL, BOS (*1/4)
Wild (buyers) – G Josh Harding (MTL, LA, COL, BUF – *), F James Sheppard (EDM, NJ, TOR – *1/4), D Marek Zidlicky (BUF, LA, BOS, VAN, OTT – ***1/2)
Canadiens (buyers) – F Sergei Kostitsyn (EDM, PHX – ***), D Roman Hamrlik (LA, WAS – **), G Jaroslav Halak/G Carey Price (N/A – **)
Predators (buyers) – D Dan Hamhuis (NJ, BOS – ***1/2), G Dan Ellis (PHI, CHI, WAS – *1/4)
Devils (buyers: depth at centre)
Islanders (sellers: prospect defenceman) – G Martin Biron (BUF, PHI – ***1/4), D Andy Sutton (CHI, LA, BOS – **)
Rangers (both: top-6 defenceman, top-12 forward) – F Brandon Dubinsky/F Ryan Callahan (N/A – **1/2 – Rangers are not shopping either, but would likely be the return price if they made a blockbuster deal), D Wade Redden/D Michael Rozsival (N/A – 1/4*), D Matt Gilroy (CAL, TOR, MIN – 1/4*),
Senators (buyers: top-6 defenceman, top-12 forward)
Flyers (buyers: goalie, top-4 defenceman, top-9 forward) – F Jeff Carter (TOR, FLA – *1/4 – not currently being shopping, but would likely be the return price if they made a blockbuster deal), F Daniel Briere (CAL, TOR, BUF – *1/2 – rumours indicate that the Flyers would give up Briere as a salary dump with a low return price),
Coyotes (buyers: top-9 forward, top-6 defenceman) – F Peter Mueller (TOR, MTL, NYR – **1/2)
Penguins (buyers: top-6 winger, top-4 defenceman)
Sharks (sellers: top-6 defenceman, backup goalie) – F Ryan Clowe (TOR, BOS, PHI, EDM, FLA – **), F Joe Pavelski (TOR, OTT, MTL – 1/2*)
Blues (N/A) – F Paul Kariya (VAN, LA, BUF – ***1/2), D Carlo Coloaiacovo (VAN, BUF, OTT, MTL – ***1/4)
Lightning (N/A: top-6 defenceman)
Maple Leafs (buyers: Toronto’s first round pick belongs to Boston, so the Leafs will buy without trading any prospects. First-line centre) – F Alexei Ponikarovsky (PUT, BOS, LA, NAS, PHX – *****), D Tomas Kaberle (PIT, VAN, BUF, BOS, CHI, SJ – **1/2), F Lee Stempniak (BUF, PIT – ***1/2), F Wayne Primeau (N/A – ***1/2)
Canucks (buyers: top-6 forward, top-4 defenceman) – G Cory Schneider (STL, NJ, EDM, PHI – ***1/2), F Cody Hodgson (TOR, PHI, FLA – 1/2*)
Capitals (top-6 defenceman, backup goalie)
NBA
David Lee (2008/09: $1.79M, 2009/10: $2.69M (RFA), 2010/11: UFA)
In: Knicks, Blazers, Thunder, Jazz
- Rumours: Jazz (Knicks and Jazz sign and trade with F David Lee)
Carlos Boozer
- In: Bulls, Blazers, Pistons, Knicks
- Out: Jazz
- Rumours: Knicks (Knicks and Jazz sign and trade with F David Lee)
Dwyane Wade
- In: Heat, Cavaliers, Knicks
LeBron James
- In: Cavaliers, Knicks, Heat
Chris Bosh
- In: Raptors, Cavaliers, Heat, Knicks
WWE
One Strike
- Randy Orton, Festus, Charlie Haas, Dolph Ziggler, Edge, Jimmy Wang Yang, John Morrison, Funaki, David Hart Smith, Gregory Helms, Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, Evan Bourne, R-Truth
Two Strikes
Chavo Guerrero, William Regal, Chris Masters
Three Strikes
- Jeff Hardy
