Kings Trade Rumors

"But Emery, who turns 26 in the fall, has done little to build up goodwill around the league. He's only played 134 NHL games and he's coming off a pedestrian 12-13-4 record with a 3.13 average and .890 save percentage. Here's the usual trade suspects: Tampa, Los Angeles, St. Louis."

"Unless the Los Angeles Kings, who are always in the market for goalies, want to take a shot at Ray Emery, I don't see many trade partners for Ottawa bench boss Bryan Murray. Emery's contract ($6.75 million US over two years) isn't as big an impediment as his laissez-faire attitude to rules and practice schedules."

"Unrestricted free agents are defensemen Rob Blake, Jon Klemm and Kevin Dallman and forwards Brian Willsie and Jeff Giuliano. Scott Thornton is one as well but this was billed as his last game in the NHL. It's hard to envision the Kings reconnecting with goalie Dan Cloutier after he torched the organization in an interview with the Vancouver Sun newspaper in March."

"It's believed the Avalanche, Ducks, Sharks and Senators were among a group of team that called Lombardi about Blake. He will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he fully intends to sign a one-year extension with Los Angeles. Blake said he likes the club's talent level."

"Rob Blake said Monday morning that Lombardi had not yet asked him to waive his no-trade clause. Though the 38-year-old defenseman has said he would like to stay with the Kings, he's worth more to the team in trade value than in what he could do on the ice at this point. Scott Thornton is another veteran with playoff experience who seems likely to go, especially since he could probably be had relatively cheaply. "

"The Ducks have been heavy players in just about every rumor emanating from seemingly everywhere in this out-of-control Internet age, with everyone from Mats Sundin to Olli Jokinen to Rob Blake supposedly being headed to Anaheim at one time or another. Reality is something else again."

" Kings D Rob Blake could be dealt to the Avs, although he has refused to waive his no-trade clause ... There has been talk in NHL circles that the Senators may again ask D Wade Redden if he's interested in moving. Listening to Murray lately, that seems highly doubtful. Redden killed a deal to the Sharks for D Matt Carle and a draft pick earlier this month ... The Sabres have to make a decision on D Brian Campbell, who's also set to become an unrestricted free agent. "

"The Red Wings are hoping to pick up a goal-scoring forward, and Atlanta's Marian Hossa and Tampa Bay's Vaclav Prospal are two top players expected to be moved today. The asking price will be steep, however. In a lesser deal, Detroit might pursue former Red Wing Sergei Fedorov if Columbus opts to move him... Brad Stuart of Los Angeles, Dan Boyle of Tampa Bay and Hal Gill of Toronto are some of the players rumored to be on the move who might interest the Red Wings."

"The Wings, in the midst of a 1-7-1 slump, need some scoring punch. They are reportedly interested in former Wing Sergei Fedorov, now with Columbus. Among other possibilities are Marian Hossa (Atlanta), Mike Comrie (N.Y. Islanders) and Ladislav Nagy (Los Angeles)."

"Los Angeles Kings defenceman Rob Blake could be dealt to the Colorado Avalanche, although he has refused to waive his no-trade clause ... There has been talk in NHL circles that the Senators may again ask defenceman Wade Redden if he's interested in moving."

"Preissing's name has circulated in trade rumors, and the Flyers were said to be interested in acquiring Stuart before settling for Modry. And the Rob Blake buzz, quiet for the moment, will certainly resume by the weekend."

"Lamoriello was back from the GM meetings in Florida in time to watch his Devils win a 20th home game for the eighth straight season, beating the Sharks 3-2 in Newark for a three-game winning streak. He intends to be a trade-deadline buyer, if he can find suitable sellers... Upcoming unrestricteds who could interest the Devils include Marian Hossa, Ladislav Nagy or Mats Sundin up front and Rob Blake, John Liles, Dan Boyle or Brian Campbell on defense."

"The ChicagoBlackhawks have discussed dealing centre Tuomo Ruutu to the Pittsburgh Penguins. - The Florida Panthers have told teams they'd rather not give up captain Olli Jokinen because they remain in the playoff hunt in the Southeast Division. There's talk Florida might bring in Los Angeles left winger Ladislav Nagy. - The New York Islanders are trying to re-sign centre Mike Comrie, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. GM Garth Snow said he has been pleased with Comrie's play and the two sides are looking at a long-term contract. "

"But that could change if the Ducks, as many have speculated, continue their pursuit of such targets as Kings defenseman Rob Blake, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin or Atlanta Thrashers winger Marian Hossa if they become available."

" Rob Blake has given the Kings a big vote of confidence. Blake confirmed Monday that he wants to return to play with the Kings next season and that he has not been asked to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a deal by next Tuesday's NHL trade deadline. "

"Defenseman and captain Rob Blake said Sunday that he has not been asked to waive his no-trade clause nor does he want to do so. "

"Rob Blake might not be going anywhere after all. The Kings defenseman and captain said Sunday that he hopes to remain with the team for which he has played in 14 of his 18 NHL seasons. His injury could play a part in making that happen."

"The Wings, whose biggest need may be on the blue line, had three scouts in St. Louis for a game between the Blues and the Los Angeles Kings last week. The last-place Kings have three defensemen who will be unrestricted free agents this summer and may be moved: Rob Blake, Brad Stuart and Jaroslav Modry."

"Three Red Wings scouts were in St. Louis to watch the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 12, leading rumor-mongers to heat up the speculation that Detroit GM Ken Holland is really, really interested in L.A. defenseman Brad Stuart."

"There is talk that if the Montreal Canadiens win the Marian Hossa sweepstakes, they might make a push for Chicago Blackhawks right winger Martin Havlat as well... While all the attention in Florida has been focused on centre Olli Jokinen, sources say centre Jozef Stumpel and winger Radek Dvorak are being shopped... A new name has surfaced on the NHL trade market with the clock ticking toward the deadline: Los Angeles Kings centre Mike Cammalleri."

"Blake is hurt now, out at least a couple more games with a broken ankle, but might soon dress in the home colors for the final time. At age 38, he's almost certain to be traded before the NHL's Feb. 26 deadline."

"If you’re Mr. GM Kevin Allen of the Red Wings and can only go after one, would you go after Rob Blake or Sergei Fedorov?"

"The Devils are believed trying to upgrade their team both on defense and at center. Brad Richards, Olli Jokinen, Ladislav Nagy, Robert Lang and Martin Havlat are names mentioned by inside figures up front, with Dan Boyle, Brian Campbell, Rob Blake, Joni Pitkanen and John-Michael Liles among the possibilities on defense."

"Ducks General Manager Brian Burke said he was among many who were interested in center Peter Forsberg, but the injury-plagued Swedish star ruled out Anaheim as a destination as he tries to return to the NHL... Burke said there was nothing to a Canadian Broadcasting Co. report Saturday that he was looking at acquiring Kings defenseman Rob Blake. "

"The Wings have been linked to several available defensemen. Los Angeles Kings Rob Blake, Brad Stuart and Jaroslav Modry all are players many teams, not just the Wings, will consider. Marian Hossa, Mats Sundin, Olli Jokinen, Alex Tanguay, Sergei Fedorov (out because of a concussion currently), Martin Lapointe and Ladislav Nagy are available forwards but the asking prices will be steep. "

" Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brad Stuart and Buffalo Sabres blue-liner Brian Campbell, both unrestricted free agents after this season, are said to be on the Devils' radar screen. So are forwards Ladislav Nagy of L.A. and Robert Lang of Chicago. "

"Ducks GM Brian Burke, his club rumored to be on Rob Blake's wish list if the Kings opt to trade the veteran backliner, was in the building . . ."

"The Flyers' pursuit of a puck-moving defenseman became a little more urgent Saturday when Braydon Coburn tore a ligament in his buttocks in the first period of a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers... Among the defensemen believed to be on the trading block are Toronto's Tomas Kaberle, Buffalo's Brian Campbell, Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle and Filip Kuba and Los Angeles' Brad Stuart."

"You hear the names, I think the biggest names I’ve heard are (Marion) Hossa, Blake, (Bobby) Holik is up —right now it looks like they’re trying to trade him—but it’s been quiet lately."

"They are likely to unload defensemen Rob Blake, Brad Stuart and Jaroslav Modry, and the Red Wings are looking for defensive depth. So don't be surprised if the teams talk a lot between now and the deadline. The Wings would be interested in all three. But Blake is the most intriguing of the trio."

"The prices have gone up for Senators GM Bryan Murray. League sources say Murray has been among the NHL's most active GMs with the Feb. 26 trade deadline approaching, but he's been rebuffed in his attempts to land a forward and a depth defencemen. It's believed Murray has held talks with the Kings, Lightning and Coyotes to see who they will make available if they become sellers once the deadline arrives. "

"The clock is ticking toward the Feb. 26 trade deadline, and talk of available players is starting to heat up. And if the players who are rumored to be available become available, do you honestly think these general managers can help themselves? Dangle a few of these names in front of your nose for a minute..."

"The Flyers' bid to sign Peter Forsberg took an interesting turn Saturday when general manager Paul Holmgren revealed he is in Sweden on a scouting assignment. While Holmgren's trans-Atlantic flight is not expected to yield a return ticket for Forsberg today, it could pave the way for Forsberg's return to Philadelphia later this week... Dan Boyle and Filip Kuba of the Lightning, Brian Campbell of the Sabres and Rob Blake and Brad Stuart of the Kings are believed to be on the trading block."

"Holmgren is believed to be scouting the NHL for trade possibilities in the event Peter Forsberg ends his bid to come to the NHL or decides to go somewhere other than Philadelphia. The Flyers are believed to have interest in Tampa defensemen Dan Boyle and Filip Kuba and Los Angeles defensemen Rob Blake and Brad Stuart."

"Rob Blake, the Kings' all-time leader in games played for a defenseman, is the biggest bargaining chip. He's 38 years old and in the final year of a two-year contract. But he's also a likely Hall of Famer and a veteran with playoff experience that could put a contender over the top."

" Ideally, Wilson would like to bring in Los Angeles Kings defenceman Rob Blake, who might be willing to waive his no-movement clause to be dealt to a contender. But word is Los Angeles GM Dean Lombardi is demanding a player, a prospect and No. 1 draft pick if he's going to move Blake. It's believed the Rangers, Avs, Wings and Senators have all made inquiries about Blake's availability."

"If the Kings' Rob Blake wasn't so good, this wouldn't be so awkward. Blake, the club's aging captain, has to go. He is still one of the top four players in franchise history and his Hall of Fame credentials are unquestioned. He is a stand-up guy. But the team is going to miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. His best contribution right now would come from leaving, with the club getting a couple of draft picks before the Feb. 26 trade deadline."

"If the Red Wings are looking to add depth on defense, Chris Chelios knows the just the man the Wings could add. Los Angeles defenseman Rob Blake , who trains with Chelios in the offseason in Southern California, will be one of the bigger names available at the Feb. 26 trade deadline. "

"A talk with Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios might have put Kings defenseman Rob Blake in an awkward position. In an interview on a Detroit radio station last week, Chelios said a conversation he had with with Blake last month led him to believe Blake had lost his drive with the Kings and would love to come to the Red Wings."

"With an NHL-low 40 points, the Kings might be the only team in the league completely out of the playoff picture. With several players in the final year of their contracts, they might unload some players by the Feb. 26 trade deadline. Defensemen Rob Blake, Brad Stuart and Jaroslav Modry and left wing Ladislav Nagy are among the Kings rumored to be on the move."

"Five weeks remain to complete the construction of a contender. Don't be surprised if Lou Lamoriello joins the Kings' auction of Rob Blake or perhaps grabs Brad Stuart to bolster his backline and power play... Another name advanced as a potential Devil target is John-Michael Liles, but Colorado is expected to be a buyer, not a seller. Other teams likely to be sellers are Phoenix, where Ed Jovanovski has two more seasons on his $6 million deal, and Edmonton, where pickings are slim."

"The Wings are roughly $5 million under the salary cap. But with the regular season about three-quarters done at the trade deadline, that projects to about $15 million worth of contracts. So the Wings could conceivably grab two or three high-profile players if they so choose. Here are some of the players who could be available Feb. 26..."

"Talk is finally starting to heat up with the trade deadline five weeks away. League sources say GMs are targeting the Kings, Lightning and Leafs to see if they're ready to start unloading players."

"Five weeks before the deadline, the rumor mill is churning. Here's a look at some of the players who might be moved and the chances of landing them..."

"The Montreal Canadiens continue to have more than a passing interest in Calgary Flames winger Alex Tanguay... Los Angeles Kings defenceman Rob Blake has picked up his game considerably and might be on the move before the Feb. 26 deadline. And despite his club's strong record, San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson would love to get his hands on a defenceman."

"There's no doubt that if Thrashers forward Marian Hossa is available as the NHL's trade deadline closes in, he'll be the premier target for Stanley Cup contenders. The general managers' meetings in Naples, Florida are just over a month away, and the trade deadline is Feb. 26."

"With Justin Williams likely out for the rest of the regular season and with Matt Cullen slowly recovering from a concussion, the Canes are in talks to add an NHL forward to fill out their top nine -- perhaps as soon as today. But the Canes continue to pursue potential deals for an offensive-minded defenseman, even if the price now is far too high."

" Again due to become an unrestricted free agent in July, Stuart may be a candidate to be moved just as he was when extension talks ended with the Bruins before coming to Calgary."

"The Kings remain grounded in last place in the Western Conference, 13 points shy of the final playoff spot with more than half the season completed. Is now the time to pull the parachute and trade a veteran player, such as defenseman Rob Blake, for young talent before the Feb. 26 deadline?"

"I am very curious to see whether Rob Blake might come back to the Avs. He is making $6 million in the last year of his contract with the Kings, and things clearly haven't gone well for him and the team since he rejoined L.A. Would he want to be a trade-deadline pickup by the Avs, for the second time in his career? My guess is no, but you never know. Maybe the Kings will persuade Blake that it's in his and the team's best interests that he go again."