Bobby Ryan trade rumors begin again

Add another name to the ever-churning trade rumor mill.  TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports that Anaheim GM Bob Murray has been receiving numerous calls regarding 25-year-old left wing Bobby Ryan. You’ll recall that Ryan was in the thick of swirling trade winds in November, but the firing of coach Randy Carlyle quashed those discussions for the 2011-2012 season. But now McKenzie reports that Murray is again at least willing to discuss Ryan’s availability, even if Anaheim isn’t actively shopping him. Make no mistake; the Ducks aren’t in a position where they must dump Ryan quickly as Columbus is with Rick Nash.  However, it does make sense for Murray to consider trade offers for a couple of reasons: Murray is obviously aware of the absurd proposals being bandied about as potential returns for Nash.  No team has yet pulled the trigger on a deal because of Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson’s ridiculous demands, but the fact that packages like Joe Pavelski and Ryan Clowe from San Jose are even bei...