Trade Watch

If the Penguins want Colby Armstrong it is going to cost them puck moving defenseman Alex Goligoski according to a league source. Contrary to other reports, the Thrashers are not actively shopping Armstrong and they remain very high on him.

Armstrong has 13 goals on the year, has been a great locker room presence and is averaging between 15-17 minutes of ice time per game.

The Thrashers have received quite a few inquires about Armstrong including from the Penguins, Wild, Rangers, Kings, and Flames.

As I’ve been mentioning for a while, the Thrashers are actively shopping former Penguins forward Eric Christensen. Columbus, Montreal, New York Islanders and the Phoenix Coyotes are four teams to express interest.

The trade deadline always brings out some crazy rumors. Pierre LeBrun reports a source told him the Panthers, Senators and Rangers were talking about a major three way trade involving Scott Gomez, Jason Spezza and Jay Bouwmeester. Lebrun notes there isn't anything to the rumor.

Lightning forward Gary Roberts will return to the lineup this week for the Lightning. Management is hopeful Roberts can stay healthy leading up to the trade deadline and they can get a draft pick for him.

Some teams have been eyeing Mark Recchi to bolster their teams power play. Predators, Blue Jackets, Hurricanes, Stars and Coyotes are showing mild interest to this point. He can be acquired rather cheaply.

Blackhawks and Bruins looking hard at Blues forward Keith Tkachuk

The four most dangerous teams at the trade deadline are going to be the Capitals, Bruins, Canadiens and Devils. The Capitals have saved some cap space with Chris Clark going on IR for the rest of the season