The first deal of the week is...

As per TSN: The Thrashers trade D Niclas Havelid to the Devils in exchange for D Annsi Salmela

• The LA Kings have placed defenceman Tom Priessing on waivers

The First Big Trade of The Season...

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=268759&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main

To Pittsburgh: Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi

To Anaheim: Ryan Whitney

Hmm Anaheim adds a defenceman, is Pronger on the move soon? 

Update

• Martin Gerber on re-entry waivers (as per AM 640, Toronto).
• Philadelphia defenceman Ossi Vaananen is also on waivers. 
• Laraque hints at retirement:http://www.hockeyfights.com/quickhits/qh/entry/laraque-i-dont-want-to-be-traded/