Report: Sean Couturier could be in play at the deadline...

[Media]

Sources out of Chicago tell me that GM Anton is considering putting young stud center Sean Couturier in play at this years deadline. He has the cap space and the will to win this year so he could trade him for some more immediate help.

My sources indicate that CHI would be looking for a center in return.

[anton]

if Bing Bot is leaking information to the media, his ass is fired.

[The BBKL Insider]

You'd hope for someone like zetterberg only to end up with steckel

[Tony]

reports have him going to the Islanders

[anton]

reports have him going to the Islanders

Anton @antonchicagoGM

There have been no discussions re: Couturier to NYI. These rumours are false.

[Nick]

Anton @ dot (dot) net via email let me know that the asking price is high - as I expected.

[anton]

higher than whitney houston before a pre-grammy party

[Nick]

honest & too soon.

[anton]

hey, if im anything, im too soon.

[Nick]

eager? more like pre-mature.

[Chris]

Anton - Chicago says
bbkl: interest in couturier?
Chris says
Of course.
Anton - Chicago says
ok












... 10 minutes later...

[anton]

you're supposed to offer now

[Chris]

"Interested in Couturier"

I answered. What next?

[kimmer]

Buyer shud make the offer

[Chris]

Rumour: The Canucks have tabled a strong offer for Sean Couturier.

[anton]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie

Sources close to the Couturier situation in CHI tell me that VAN has been outbid and is now out of the running. Offer on the table from an undisclosed team is believed to be a veteran center, good prospect, and mid round pick

[Chris]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie

I have been told that VAN has tabled an offer of their 2012 1st + Roman Horak. Verifying.

[kimmer]

Is that 2012 1st top 7 pick?

[anton]

Darren Dreger @ DarrenDregerTSN

Word out of Chicago is that GM Anton has a deal he's ready to accept on the table before next roster lock. He will use these next couple of days to listen and engage in final negotiations with other teams.

Price appears to be a good veteran center + prospects/picks

[The BBKL Insider]

rumour out of LA is that they are contemplating offering young superstar Jimmy Hayes.

We caught up to LA GM fair deals Steve Earlier in the day,

"Why would I offer that, you people in the media tend to make foolish proposals to gain public attention. Jimmy Hayes is a superstar; who the heck is this Sean kid anyways"