The Fourth Period: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens talking about a trade? The Habs are seeking a top 6 forward and top 4 d-man, both the Leafs have to offer. Leafs forwards Joffrey Lupul, Mike Santorelli, Daniel Winnik, Tyler Bozak and David Booth are among those available up front and the Habs like Cody Franson on the backend. According to RDS.ca, the Leafs have interest in Canadiens forwards Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas.
Florida Panthers forward Sean Bergenheim has requested to be traded after being scratched from the lineup. Bergenheim, 31, is in the final year of his contract and is set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. With the trade deadline 18 days away, Bergenheim’s camp is hoping for a quick resolution.
Fireandice.com: New Jersey Devils forward Michael Ryder has been a healthy scratch for seven consecutive games following the all-star break. Ryder insists he is not thinking about the NHL trade deadline.
“Whatever happens, happens. I just want to play hockey and win,” he said. “I know I can help a team – help this team if I’m here or wherever else. If I get traded, I get traded. There’s not much I can do about it. I’m not losing any sleep about it.”
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