Trade Bait - Players In Play
With the April 3 trade deadline looming, the NHL on TSN provides a quick look at some of the names that could be on the move. Keep checking back as this list is updated.
GOALTENDERS
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| BEN BISHOP - OTTAWA SENATORS |
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Age: 26 |
Height: 6'7 |
Weight: 215 lbs |
| Seasons in Ottawa: 2 (Traded to Senators Feb. 26, 2012) |
| Career-best season: 2011-12: 3-3-2, 2.48 GAA, .909 SV%, 0 SO |
| Notes: Bishop is in the last year of his contract and could be attractive trade bait if the Senators are willing to move him. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $650,000 |
0 |
RFA |
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| JONATHAN BERNIER - LOS ANGELES KINGS |
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Age: 24 |
Height: 5'11 |
Weight: 186 lbs |
| Seasons in Los Angeles: 5 (Drafted by Kings in 2006) |
| Career-best season: 2010-11: 11-8-3, 2.48 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO |
| Notes: Jonathan Quick is the unquestioned starting goaltender for the Kings, which means there isn't much playing time available to Bernier. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,250,000 |
0 |
RFA |
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| ROBERTO LUONGO - VANCOUVER CANUCKS |
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Age: 33 |
Height: 6'3 |
Weight: 217 lbs |
| Seasons in Vancouver: 7 (Traded to Canucks June 23, 2006) |
| Career-best season: 2006-07: 47-22-6, 2.29 GAA, .921 SV%, 5 SO |
| Notes: There are plenty of possible destinations for Luongo, but it is still unclear where he will end up. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $5,333,333 |
9 |
$5,333,333 |
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DEFENCEMEN
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| MARK STREIT - NEW YORK ISLANDERS |
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Age: 35 |
Height: 5'11 |
Weight: 193 lbs |
| Seasons in New York: 5 (Signed by Islanders on July 1, 2008) |
| Career-best season: 2007-08: 13 G, 49 A, 62 Pts |
| Notes: Streit would be a rental with an expiring contract and could be moved if the Islanders want to trim some salary from the books. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $4,100,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| RYAN WHITNEY - EDMONTON OILERS |
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Age: 30 |
Height: 6'3 |
Weight: 206 lbs |
| Seasons in Edmonton: 4 (Traded to Oilers March 3, 2010) |
| Career-best season: 2006-07: 14 G, 45 A, 59 Pts, plus- 9, 77 PIM |
| Notes: Whitney has lost the trust of his coaching staff, as he's been a healthy scratch seven times this season. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $4,000,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| FILIP KUBA - FLORIDA PANTHERS |
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Age: 36 |
Height: 6'4 |
Weight: 225 lbs |
| Seasons in Florida: 1 (Signed as a UFA on July 1, 2012) |
| Career-best season: 2008-09: 3 G, 137A, 40 Pts, plus- 4, 28 PIM |
| Notes: Kuba is a 13-year NHL veteran that can provide depth on the blueline for any contender. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $4,000,000 |
1 |
$4,000,000 |
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| JAMIE MCBAIN - CAROLINA HURRICANES |
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Age: 25 |
Height: 6'2 |
Weight: 200 lbs |
| Seasons in Carolina: 4 (Drafted by Hurricanes in 2006) |
| Career-best season: 2010-11: 7 G, 23 A, 30 Pts, minus- 8, 32 PIM |
| Notes: McBain could be a strong option for teams looking to add a defenceman and still has another season left on his contract. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,800,000 |
1 |
$1,800,000 |
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| MARK GIORDANO - CALGARY FLAMES |
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Age: 29 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 200 lbs |
| Seasons in Calgary: 5 (Signed as a free agent on July 6, 2004) |
| Career-best season: 2010-11: 8 G, 35 A, 43 Pts, minus- 8, 67 PIM |
| Notes: Giordano has been named as an alternate captain for the Flames this season and registered his 100th career assist on Feb.13. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $4,020,000 |
3 |
$4,020,000 |
| |
| ADRIAN AUCOIN - COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS |
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Age: 39 |
Height: 6'2 |
Weight: 215 lbs |
| Seasons in Columbus: 1 (Signed as an UFA on July 1, 2012) |
| Career-best season: 2002-03: 8 G, 27 A, 35 Pts, minus- 5, 70 PIM |
| Notes: Aucoin would bring a strong, veteran presence to any team's defense corps. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $2,250,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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FORWARDS
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| TOMAS FLEISCHMANN - FLORIDA PANTHERS |
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Age: 28 |
Height: 6'1 |
Weight: 192 lbs |
| Seasons in Florida: 2 (Signed by Panthers on July 1, 2011) |
| Career-best season: 2011-12: 27 G, 34 A, 61 Pts |
| Notes: Fleischmann's scoring has dried up this season after he potted 27 goals last year. He's locked up for two more years which might make him attractive to possible trade suitors. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $4,500,000 |
2 |
$4,500,000 |
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| MARIAN GABORIK - NEW YORK RANGERS |
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Age: 31 |
Height: 6'1 |
Weight: 204 lbs |
| Seasons in New York: 4 (Signed by Rangers on July 1, 2009) |
| Career-best season: 2009-10: 42 G, 44 A, 86 Pts |
| Notes: The three-time 40-goal scorer hasn't been as productive this year as he has been in the past. With another year left on his deal there may be a team interested in taking a gamble on him for next year at $7.5 million. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $7,500,000 |
1 |
$7,500,000 |
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| CLARKE MACARTHUR - TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS |
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Age: 27 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 191 lbs |
| Seasons in Toronto: 3 (Signed by Maple Leafs on August 28, 2010) |
| Career-best season: 2010-11: 21 G, 41 A, 62 Pts |
| Notes: MacArthur has an expiring contract and could be a rental for somebody, but with the Leafs making a playoff bid it's anyone's guess whether GM Dave Nonis will entertain the notion of dealing the forward. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $3,300,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| ALES HEMSKY - EDMONTON OILERS |
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Age: 29 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 185 lbs |
| Seasons in Edmonton: 10 (Drafted by Oilers in 2001) |
| Career-best season: 2005-06: 19 G, 58 A, 77 Pts, minus- 5, 64 PIM |
| Notes: Hemsky has one year remaining on his current deal and could be considered serious trade bait if the Oilers don't make a run for a playoff spot. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $5,000,000 |
1 |
$5,000,000 |
| |
| MASON RAYMOND - VANCOUVER CANUCKS |
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Age: 27 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 185 lbs |
| Seasons in Vancouver: 6 (Drafted by Canucks in 2005) |
| Career-best season: 2009-10: 25 G, 28 A, 53 Pts |
| Notes: Raymond is another expiring contract for the Canucks to deal with. He provides depth in Vancouver and could play a similar role in a different city. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $2,300,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| JASON POMINVILLE - BUFFALO SABRES |
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Age: 30 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 185 lbs |
| Seasons in Buffalo: 8 (Drafted by the Sabres in 2001) |
| Career-best season: 2007-08: 27 G, 53 A, 80 Pts, plus- 16, 20 PIM |
| Notes: Pominville is officially on the block after GM Darcy Regier asked him to submit a list of eight teams to which he will not accept a trade. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $5,300,000 |
2 |
$5,300,000 |
| |
| RYAN JONES - EDMONTON OILERS |
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Age: 28 |
Height: 6'1 |
Weight: 205 lbs |
| Seasons in Edmonton: 4 (Claimed by Oilers off waivers from Predators in 2010) |
| Career-best season: 2011-12: 17 G, 16 A, 33 Pts, minus- 7, 42 PIM |
| Notes: Jones is coming off 18 and 17-goal seasons and has been playing with Nail Yakupov and Shawn Horcoff. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,500,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| MIKE RIBEIRO - WASHINGTON CAPITALS |
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Age: 33 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 177 lbs |
| Seasons in Washington: 1 (Traded to Capitals June 22, 2012) |
| Career-best season: 2007-08: 27 G, 56 A, 83 Pts, plus- 21, 46 PIM |
| Notes: If Ribeiro becomes an unrestricted free agent, he is expected to receive considerable interest. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $5,000,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| RAFFI TORRES - PHOENIX COYOTES |
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Age: 31 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 208 lbs |
| Seasons in Phoenix: 2 (Signed as UFA agent by Coyotes on July 1, 2011) |
| Career-best season: 2004-05: 21 G, 25 A, 46 Pts, plus- 4, 165 PIM |
| Notes: The hardnosed forchecker has successfully toned down the rambunctious ways in his game. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,750,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| LEE STEMPNIAK - CALGARY FLAMES |
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Age: 30 |
Height: 5'11 |
Weight: 196 lbs |
| Seasons in Calgary: 2 (Traded to Flames on Aug. 29, 2011) |
| Career-best season: 2006-07: 27 G, 25 A, 52 Pts, minus- 2, 33 PIM |
| Notes: Stempniak's steady play has been a boost for the Flames' offense. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $2,500,000 |
1 |
$2,500,000 |
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| BOYD GORDON - PHOENIX COYOTES |
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Age: 29 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 200 lbs |
| Seasons in Phoenix: 2 (Signed as an UFA on July 1, 2011) |
| Career-best season: 2006-07: 7 G, 22 A, 29 Pts, plus- 10, 14 PIM |
| Notes: Gordon is a key component on the Coyotes' offence. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,325,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| ERIC NYSTROM - DALLAS STARS |
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Age: 30 |
Height: 6'1 |
Weight: 193 lbs |
| Seasons in Dallas: 2 (Traded to Stars on Oct. 12, 2011) |
| Career-best season: 2011-12: 16 G, 5 A, 21 Pts, minus- 10, 24 PIM |
| Notes: An energetic player who has found plenty of ways to positively affect the game from the third and fourth line. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,400,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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| BRAD BOYES - NEW YORK ISLANDERS |
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Age: 30 |
Height: 6'0 |
Weight: 204 lbs |
| Seasons in New York: 1 (Signed as an UFA on July 1, 2012) |
| Career-best season: 2008-09: 33 G, 39 A, 72 Pts, minus- 20, 26 PIM |
| Notes: Boyes has already matched his full-season offensive output from 2011-12. |
Contract Status
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| Cap Hit |
Years Remaining |
2013-14 Salary Cap Hit |
| $1,000,000 |
0 |
UFA |
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