Tuomo Ruutu will meet with Carolina General Manager Jim Rutheford this week to discuss his future with the team. Ruutu is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and has been the subject of several trade rumors.   “I want to talk to him about where he’s at, this season and in the future,” Rutherford [...]

The Hurricanes put forward Anthony Stewart on waivers Monday, but the move contending teams are waiting for is the team committing to dealing gritty forward Tuomo Ruutu. According to Bob McKenzie, General manager Jim Rutherford has been talking to teams about Ruutu and the asking price has been steep a significant draft pick and a solid prospect [...]

According to Sportsnet’s John Shannon, you shouldn’t dismiss the possibility that Rick Nash will be traded. Shannon said he’s talked to friends of Nash, who claim that the star winger is unhappy with the direction of the Blue Jackets franchise. That’s not surprising seeing as, despite the optimism surrounding the team going into the season, [...]

According to the Toronto Sun, the Montreal Canadiens should be sellers at the deadline and two players that could be had if the price is right are Travis Moen and Scott Gomez. Moen is an effective two-way forward that has extensive playoff experience, having been a part of the Anaheim Ducks’ Stanley Cup-winning team back in 2007. However, he has been [...]

According to Comcast Sportsnet In the Bay Area The San Jose Sharks are believed to be the team most likely to acquire Travis Moen’s services before the trade deadline. Moen hasn’t played since January 21st due to an upper body injury. He would provide the Sharks with a physical presence and the occasional goal while [...]

Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times explains, the Lightning will have one NHL-caliber defenseman too many once Marc-Andre Bergeron returns to the active lineup following recovery from a mishap in the weight room. Players possibly on the move thanks to this surplus are Bruno Gervais and Brendan Mikkelson. “Gervais is a smart guy. Mikkelson is mobile and can move,” Lightning bench [...]

5 Generals Managers to watch before the trade deadline, which is only 3 weeks away: David Poile (Nashville) - Coach Barry Trotz deservedly gets plenty of credit annually for getting the Predators into the playoffs but Poile, Paul Fenton and the Predators management team should also be saluted for the work they do with limited resources. [...]

If Rick Nash goes on the market, the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings would be interested. Garrioch speculates that the cost would be a “top young player, a prospect and a first-round pick.” The New York Islanders are probably going to trade P.A. Parenteau and Frans Nielsen or at least entertain offers. General Manager Garth Snow has at least talked about extensions with both players. [...]

Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch hears that the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings have at least inquired about Ryan Smyth. Chances are, a handful of other teams will join the conversation, as well, but Smyth does have a no-movement clause so he may be able to hand-pick where he ends up, although he’ll likely be [...]

The Detroit Red Wings won’t trade Brad Stuart, as General Manager Ken Holland tells the Detroit Free Press’ Helene St. James that the impending free agent is too important for them down the stretch. And, in fact, Holland may not do anything down the stretch because he says he’s happy with his club as it is right now. The most [...]