"The Ducks really want to get over the playoff hump this year, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he had another move up his sleeve here before March 2 for sure.”

"Another name I potentially heard linked with them on the weekend was Cody Franson from Toronto, if the Maple Leafs decide they can’t sign him.”

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“In terms of the interest and activity leading toward a trade, yeah, I think it’s there."

“One of the teams, for example, I’m beginning to hear a bit about is Anaheim."

"What I’m hearing is some of their maybe middle-salaried guys might be available so that they can create some room to do a couple of things."

"And as we’ve talked about, maybe a Mike Santorelli, for example, of the Toronto Maple Leafs might be a good fit if things continue to worsen for the Leafs."

“Now, in saying all of that, injury changes everything. So knock on wood if you’re an Islanders fan. If they stay healthy, I think that Garth Snow doesn’t do a whole lot.”

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“In Boston, the talk remains the same. They haven’t plugged the hole that was created by Nathan Horton or Jarome Iginla jumping ship to go to the Colorado Avalanche."

“Well, what I know about Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens is that he’s not going to quit trying to improve his club."

"... This team is soundly in the playoff picture now, and some are wondering if he’s going to do something more dramatic to better their chances going into the post-season."

"But this team is so powerful up front, there’s no reason to think they’re not going to continue to challenge for both the Conference title and perhaps the Presidents’ Trophy as well.”

"The Islanders are deep. Four lines deep. They’re getting good goaltending. The additions on defense of Boychuk and Leddy have really solidified that team."

"But depending on how these young guys do right now, it kind of will determine if we look to add somebody."

"I get the feeling Dale Tallon, if he has the opportunity, would like to add something to help him in the race."

“So I’m not sitting there – If I’m a Montreal Canadiens fan, I’m not sitting there holding my breath waiting for Nail Yakupov or Jordan Eberle to show up."

“Well, there’s no doubt he’s available and I would be surprised if he isn’t traded before next season."

"It’s believed that maybe he’s had discussions with the Edmonton Oilers. I’m sure he’s had discussions with other teams."