October 26, 2005
10/26
Spector: There's been speculation the Ottawa Senators may be interested in Carolina Hurricanes forward Erik Cole. The Ottawa Sun recently reported the Senators did inquire as to Cole's availability during the off-season, but there's been no further talk between the two clubs since then.
Given how well Cole has played early in this new season the Sun says it's highly unlikely the Hurricanes will move him, although it's possible that could change if the 'Canes should falter later on in the season.
The paper also dismissed rumors of a Cole-for-Martin Havlat swap, or any move of Havlat for that matter, but yet rumors continue to persist of the Senators moving him.
One rumor had Havlat going to the New York Rangers for a package consisting of forwards Martin Rucinsky and Dominic Moore and defenseman Tom Poti, but this move makes little sense for both teams.
Another making the rounds has a swap of Havlat for Marian Gaborik in the works, but that seems highly unlikely, particularly with Gaborik re-injuring his groin this past weekend.
Posted by jz at October 26, 2005 03:58 PM