Found February 11, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, • While it’s a long way from being reality because there’s a negotiation for a CBA ahead, sources say several GMs have asked the NHL to consider a one-time amnesty clause in the next agreement to buy out one contract that wouldn’t have a cap hit…. • If the Rangers are going to deal for Columbus RW Rick Nash — and sources say GM New York Glen Sather is interested — it’s going to come with a big asking price. The word is the Blue Jackets may demand C Brandon Dubinsky, prospect C Chris Kreider from Boston College and a No. 1 pick. Kreider was New York’s No. 1 pick in the 2009 NHL draft. The talk in Columbus is Nash may waive his no-movement clause to get a deal done. • The Oilers were trying to move D Andy Sutton, but his agent, Pat Morris, was in Ottawa Saturday to see if he could get a one-year contract extension done with the Oilers. • There’s a lot of pressure on Chic...
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