NHL Trade Deadline 11:34am update

Zenon Konopa of the NYI is rumored to have been dealt to Anaheim pending trade call for a 2nd rounder

Toronto GM Brian Burke says things are progressing slowly, but confident they will work something out before 3pm deadline.

Filip Kuba to Minnesota rumor swirling out there.

Chris Neil has been receiving significant interest from Vancouver and Philadelphia

Radek Dvorak lone finalized deal so far, FLA sending Dvorak to Atlanta for Bergfors

The NHL Trade Deadline Twitter List

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Leafs not done, word is out on Penner & Bogosian

Toronto GM Brian Burke has been the busiest of GM's in terms of substantial moves so far leading up to the deadline, and he is no way near done yet.

Word out of Toronto is that the Leafs are using the 1st Rounders received from Philadelphia & Boston in order to package together something for the Oilers Dustin Penner, and Thrashers defenceman Zack Bogosian.

Now that the Kaberle domino has fallen, all hell should break loose on the trade front, expect reactions in Washington as well as in the West where San Jose just picked up defeseman Ian White from Carolina.

This could be "THE" deadline as far as Toronto is concerned is regards to the future, they have cap space free for a big FA splash on July 1st, and now also have an excellent young core to build upon.

Tomas Kaberle traded to Boston Bruins for Joe Colborne + (BOS) 1st Round Pick for 2011

Beantown Bound

Tomas Kaberle has been dealt to the Boston Bruins for Joe Colborne & Boston's 1st Round Pick in the 2011 Draft + a conditional draft pick, Colborne was ranked #2 on the Bruins prospect chart only behind Tyler Seguin.

Colborne is a big centre/forward (6'6 206lbs) who has decent speed and good hands, a pass first centre.

Talent Analysis courtesy of HockeysFuture.com

Leafs new top prospect, ahead of Kadri

Has the size that every team dreams of but is still learning how to use it to his full advantage. The growth spurt is still relatively recent and so Colborne is still making the adjustment mentally that he can do much more than he believes he can from a physical perspective.

Decent skater but best asset apart from his size is his on ice vision and playmaking skills. He can finish and does possess an above average shot but he is a self-admitted pass-first player. Loves to control the puck on along the boards on the power play and find his teammates for gift goals.

Played the wing in Camrose but took most of the faceoffs and then would shift to the wing after the play had started. Some scouts have wondered if he might make a better center with his size and passing skills.

The knock on Colborne is his lack of physical grit; he's not a banger and he doesn't really drive to the net very often both of which he could do easily if he tried.

Comes from a wealthy family which some consider a flaw for some reason believing his committment isn't as deep as with other players. Hockey's Future does not believe this to be an issue. With excellent grades in school, Colborne has shown the dedication for personal improvement off the ice and his coach's do not question his determination on it.

Burke does very well here, another 1st, + a top notch prospect, this is the centre the Leafs need for Phil Kessel, Colborne has drawn comparisons to a young Joe Thorton, but obviously has a ways to go to get to that status.

Leafs Acquire Aaron Voros from Anaheim

Toronto has traded a conditional 7th Rounder to Anaheim for Aaron Voros

Voros will report to the Toronto Marlies some time today.

more details as I get them.

Kings + Leafs close to Schenn deal

following up with my source from a couple weeks ago, it looks like the Schenn to Toronto deal has hit the final stage and is nearing completion, am expecting something between mid day - monday afternoon.

The deal looks to be bigger than first anticipated which is why it has been dragging out this long.

Thursday Evening Rumor Report

Toronto has loaned Marlies forward Jerry D'amigo to the Kitchener Rangers after he struggled somewhat playing in the AHL, a move that likely should have been done much earlier to help with his development.

The Leafs have been busy on the phones today hashing out possible deals, right now I have gotten word they are speaking with St. Louis, no player names yet.

The Nabokov scenario seems to have quieted down for the time being, our good friends @ sportsteepee@blogspot.com (a sports parody blog) have made a parody song to Drake's - Forever making light of the Nabokov situation, it's pretty funny - check it out here

Chicago has been calling Brian Burke about Kris Versteeg, who has made it known a deal back to the Windy City would be welcomed.

More later on!

NHL Team by Team Deadline Breakdown

The second half of the 2010-2011 NHL Schedule picks up tonight, and it's getting down to crunch time for NHL teams to make decisions on the future of their clubs, with that said, here is a list of what each team may be looking for/seeking in the coming weeks before the NHL Trade Deadline.

Anaheim Ducks - Defensive D-man - Anaheim is the only current Western Playoff team with a - rating on goals against, they will be looking to make gains in that area

Atlanta Thrashers - Much the same as Anaheim here, although Atlanta has made it known that Antropov is available for defensive help, it's important for the Thrashers to make the playoffs this season, they will make a push.

Boston Bruins - looking for a puck moving D-man, and a top 6 forward to make up for the injured Marc Savard

Buffalo Sabres - with new ownership now in place, Buffalo will be making a run I have no doubt, look for Buffalo to be a surprise team in making one of the larger deals at or before the deadline

Calgary Flames - being only 2 points out of the playoffs has changed the Flames mindset, they will make a run for it, but it will likely hurt them next year and years to come, I expect the Flames to be buyers

Carolina Hurricanes - just one point out of the playoffs, I expect Carolina will make a minor deal or two for depth, playoffs would be a boost for Canes fans this season following a fantastic All-Star weekend

Chicago Blackhawks - will be looking for depth heading into the deadline, I expect a few minor/mid level deals out of the Hawks

Colorado Avalanche - much the same here, minor deals as they are expected to add Peter Forsberg any time now which is a huge boost in itself

Columbus Blue Jackets - likely staying the course, much like Atlanta, Columbus needs a playoff push for it's fan base but won't trade it's future away for it

Dallas Stars - rumors are swirling about Brad Richards on his way out but it's hard to imagine that scenraio with Dallas in 3rd in the West, Brian Burke would have to come up with something huge for Dallas to move the looming UFA to Toronto which has been making the rounds

Detroit Redwings - I expect Detroit to acquire a goaltender before the deadline, whether it be Giguere or possibly a lower end backup to Jimmy Howard, they will make a move

Edmonton Oilers - aside from trying to unload the Sheldon Souray contract (which is what I have heard the Leafs rumored to be discussing in exchange for Toronto obtaining draft picks) Edmonton will be staying the course

Florida Panthers - talk continues that Bryan McCabe will be dealt to Montreal or the NYR, Florida is a tweener and reality suggests they won't make the playoffs, I expect them to sell veterans for younger players that can step in now

Los Angeles Kings - talks with the Leafs continue involving Kaberle/Brayden Schenn, LA needs a playoff drive this season and Schenn is not exactly expendable, but they ar enot dependant on him either, LA has lots of youth, adding a vet like Kaberle would prove genius in my opinion, Kaberle would be a lethal addition when not being relied on as the go to offensive d-man

Minnesota Wild - another tweener, will be looking to add a top 6 forward for a playoff push, sitting just one point out

Montreal Canadiens - I expect Montreal to be fairly busy, they are only 3 points ahead of 9th place Carolina and are looking at many options, McCabe being one, look for Montreal to be a major player in the coming weeks

Nashville Predators - sitting 4th in the west, I expect Nashville to be busy as well, much like Atlanta & Columbus, this franchise needs to make the playoffs for interest from their fanbase

New Jersey - they will be major players as well, but for all the wrong reasons, after what seems like a never ending string of good/great NJ teams, they have finally fallen from the top, and hard! they will be looking for Draft Picks/Prospects and unloading veterans

NY Islanders - it's always hard to tell what Charles Wang/Garth Snow are going to do, but at this point, I don't think much, look for them to trade one or two assets (not major ones) for prospects

NY Rangers - the Rangers will be active, their name is out there on many of the rumors I hear, including McCabe, Iginla and more, NY will be looking to add a top 6 D-man, as well as a scoring forward

Ottawa Senators - much like the Devils, Ottawa has ended up near the bottom and it's time for change with the current core group of players, look for Fisher, Phillips & possibly Jason Spezza to be moved for top level prospects (in Spezza's case)

Philadelphia Flyers - the Flyers will be a buyer at the deadline, that much is certain, the question mark like every year, is in goal, will they finally add a top level goaltender or continue to bank on rookie/AHL goalies to get it done, time will tell, my bet is they add a veteran mid level goaltender

Phoenix Coyotes - the Yotes will be looking to add a top 6 forward, possibly two before the deadline, 3 points ahead of 9th in the west, they need to make a move to show their fan base they are serious

Pittsburgh Penguins - right now, praying Sidney Crosby is going to come back like Sidney Crosby, aside from that, look for Pittsburgh to acquire a two-way forward in the mold of a Mike Fisher type, and a defenseman for depth

San Jose Sharks - rumors were shot down about SJ talking with Toronto about Joe Thornton, they are talking with Toronto, just not about Big Joe, the Sharks will make moves, they have to, Doug Wilson is not happy with the production from his team this season, and changes will be made

St Louis Blues - I expect St Louis to be fairly calm heading into the deadline, they are a young team and aside from some minor tinkering, I don't expect much

Tampa Bay Lightning - the Lightning will be looking to add a couple defensive D-men in the coming weeks, they give up far too many goals for a playoff team and will need to address that

Toronto Maple Leafs - likely the busiest of all NHL teams, they are talking to everyone right now it seems, Brian Burke will be adding prospects in the 20-23 year old range that can step in now, lots of talk with Brayden Schenn, and also the Sheldon Souray contract relief for Edmonton, Toronto fans can expect MANY deals to talk about in the coming weeks

Vancouver Canucks - the Nucks will be fairly quiet, other than adding some depth in case of injuries, I expect a quiet deadline out of Vancouver

Washington Capitals - the Caps will be looking to add a defenseman and possibly a goaltender as the deadline approaches, also could surprise with a large move, as I have heard a couple rumors with Toronto have escalated into multi player deals in talks

feel free to add to the discussion about your team or any others!

Maple Leaf Rumor Update, BIG ONE!

King me?

To all you trade starved Leaf fans out there, I got this one early this morning, but had to verify a few things in the later afternoon before I posted it up, and something GRAND has been put on the table!

Toronto has offered a multi player package to Los Angeles for Brayden Schenn & Wayne Simmonds, Burke is stepping it up here and really putting the pressure on LA.

From what I hearing, Toronto has offered Clarke MacArthur, Tomas Kaberle and "their best D prospect" who I am guessing is Keith Aulie? the ball is in the Kings court now.

If this gets done it will be a whopper, and great for both teams in my opinion.

Toronto Bound?

In other rumor news, The Flyers waived Matt Walker to make cap room, which could be a precursor to either Eric Cole or J.S. Giguere, they can't afford both.

Calgary seems to be readying for a deal of some sort by waiving Conroy and Kotalik, and they could be doing something major as well.

Thursday Evening Rumor Mill - Antropov/Penner

just a quick note for everyone.

The Atlanta Thrashers have made it known that Nikolai Antropov is available, as well as Fredrik Modin & Ron Hainsey, will continue to watch and update you all on this.

Dustin Penner is likely headed out of Edmonton, possible destinations being discussed include Montreal, who could use a big body on their forward lines with some skill.

NHL Trade Rumor Chart will be updated tomorrow morning to reflect current news.