•  Pierre LeBru says that with Carolina inking Tim Gleason to an extension the Flyers now have to regroup in their defensive search. He says that Montreal’s Hal Gill could be an option with his experience, shot-blocking and penalty-killing ability. He says that Dallas defenseman Nicklas Grossman and Toronto’s Luke Schenn could also be targets.
  • Darren Dreger says that many teams around the league believe the Predators All-Star defenseman Ryan Suter is going to be in play leading up to the deadline. He also discusses what the potential asking price would be for Suter, saying the Predators would want a four-piece-deep package in return.
  • Jeff Carter says that he is focused on recovering from a shoulder injury and returning to play for the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports that multiple sources have confirmed that Carter is on the trading block.
  • Tuomo Ruutu would be a good fit for many teams around the league. The Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch says the Senators are one of the teams with heavy interest. Indications are that Carolina will be asking for a lot in return to move Ruutu, though.
  • The first place Red Wings already look pretty good but the Globe and Mail’s Allan Maki reports that Detroit General Manager Ken Holland is looking to bolster his lineup before the trade deadline. Holland apparently isn’t interested in moving any of the club’s early-round draft picks seeking only to enhance, and not remodel the lineup.
  • New Jersey Devils captain Zach Parise says there have been no contract talks with the team yet. He isn’t worried about the lack of dialogue being a distraction leading up to the trade deadline though and feels there will be plenty of time following the season to get a deal done.

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