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- 2008-2009 trade deadline: March 3
- Teams may trade active and minor league players, cash, draft picks and "future considerations"
- Each of the 30 NHL teams allowed 23 active players
- 2008-2009 NHL salary cap: $40.7 million lower - $56.7 million upper limitNHL.com: NHLPA, NHL announce team payroll range for 2008-09
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As the 2008 National Hockey League season began with four games in Europe, October of 2008 brought us the firing of Chicago Blackhawks coach Denis Savard, as well as speculation as to where several free agents may play this season.
For the latest trade rumors throughout the league, be sure to visit our main NHL Trade Rumors page!
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Notable October 2008 Rumors
After no progress with the New York Rangers, Brendan Shanahan is now considering other teams, with the St. Louis Blues and the New Jersey Devils showing interestThe Ottawa Senators and Daniel Alfredsson agreeing to a four-year contract, which should stretch to the end of Alfredsson's career
Mats Sundin reportedly wanting to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, not limiting his choices to Stanley Cup contending teams
Rumors spreading that the league may add a second NHL team to Toronto
Detroit Red Wings placing fan-favorite Darren McCarty on waivers, which he cleared and returned to the team
Alexander Radulov says he has no intent to negotiate with or play in the NHL, despite being under contract with the Nashville Predators
Clint Malarchuk's job may be in jeopardy after his recent self-inflicted shooting 'accident'
Craig Rivet named captain of the Buffalo Sabres
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman denying rumors that the league plans to add European NHL teams
Still no deal between Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild, negotiations called at "an impasse" with no agreement expected before the season opener
Chris Drury named captain of the New York Rangers
Status of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin still up in the air, may return to Russia for the season
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October 30, 2008, Rumors
- Daniel Alfredsson and the Ottawa Senators reportedly close to a four-year contract worth over $20 million, could be completed today -- ESPN
October 29, 2008, Rumors
- The New York Rangers could have trouble re-signing forward Brandon Dubinsky, who becomes a free agent on July 1, may not have salary cap space -- ESPN
October 25, 2008, Rumors
- Mats Sundin reportedly wanting to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, not limiting his choices to Stanley Cup contending teams -- Globe and Mail
October 18, 2008, Rumors
- Vancouver Canucks place Kyle Wellwood on waivers -- Sportsnet.ca
October 16, 2008, Rumors
- Denis Savard fired as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, will be replaced by Joel Quenneville -- ESPN
October 15, 2008, Rumors
- Although no official decision has been announced, according to his agent, Mats Sundin will return to the NHL -- Toronto Sun
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