Thoughts on the Draft

Pretty good summary of the Canadiens' picks can be found here:

http://habsinsideout.com/boone/20778

As for the overall feel, it didn't seem as though things were quite as unpredictable as you might have otherwise guessed. The first 30 picks went largely in order of what the experts had predicted, and there wasn't much movement in terms of players being swapped or huge jumps in pick position.

The night started off with the big news of Chris Pronger being traded to Philly, and that was really it in terms of impact moves until earlier today when the Flames acquired the rights to negotiate with Jay Bouwmeester. In perhaps a bit of a surprise there was hardly any noise at all from the hometown Habs, although with UFA season kicking off on Wednesday that will surely change in the very near future. Right???

Montreal, Boston rumours

• CKAC in Montreal reports that the Canadiens are interested in Michael Nylander. My take: How? He makes $4.75 million. Not to mention he's old and fairly slow. Doesn't make sense. I call bull.

• Boston radio reports that the Bruins have offered Patrice Bergeron and draft picks for Chris Pronger. My Take: This is close to the rumoured deal from the weekend.  I could see this one happening.  

• Bob McKenzie is now saying the Vancouver Canucks have entered the Jay Bouwmeester sweepstakes. 

Bruins and Ducks Agree to Pronger Deal: Source

http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2009/2/28/775525/trade-deadline-update-w-ja

Other Rumours:

• Pierre Lebrun from ESPN and HNIC reports that Tampa winger Martin St. Louis invoked his trade clause to block a move to Pittsburgh this week.http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3938053&name=lebrun_pierre
• Derek Morris will be traded, and until then will not play in Coyotes games: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=269167&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main