NHL Buzz: Sunday, June 20th

There are a lot of rumors going around and some news to discuss too, so I will get right down to it.

Rumors

Alex Semin may not be on the block, but the Capitals ARE listening to offers.

Don't be fooled by the Predators, they may use their extra cap for something BIG.

Rumor has it that Shea Weber will be the Predators next captain.

According to James Wisniewski’s agent, they are not in talks with the Ducks about re-signing, expect Wishniewski's rights to be dealt before July 1st.

The Boston Bruins are still shopping goaltender Tim Thomas in hopes that they can dump his salary.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to re-sign forward Alexei Ponikarovski.

Brian Burke and the Maple Leafs could make a run at American D Paul Martin on July 1st if he is available.

According to Bruins insider Jimmy Murphy the Bruins are working on at least three trades at this time, "nothing except Rask/2nd overall r untouchable."

Devils hiring of John MacLean

Personally I think this is a good fit for the Devils style of hockey as he knows the system and some of the players from Lowell but is this really the right choice? My answer is no, I was hoping the Devils would go in a more offensive direction and hire someone like Guy Carbonneau but I guess that is really out of the question.

Blues Clues

As you know the Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Jaroslav Halak to the Blues in exchange for prospects Lars Eller and Ian Schultz. Eller is a very good prospect and Ian Schultz is pretty good too but is this really enough for a starting goalie in the prime of his career? I will let you decide that.

Arnott re-acquired by the Devils

Yesterday the Devils shocked the hockey world with a trade that has not been discussed or talked about by any insiders. This deal sent forward Jason Arnott to New Jersey while forward Matt Halischuk and a 2nd round pick in 2011 are heading to Nashville. Personally I do not really like this deal. Arnott is still a good player but his best days are behind him.

This concludes today's edition of NHL Buzz, enjoy everybody!

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