31.   Clarke said Toronto seemed willing to trade young defenseman Tomas Kaberle, but he said negotiations never reached that point.

32.   In return for Gratton, Tampa Bay acquired regulars Brian Holzinger and Wayne Primeau, two players who have underachieved this season, and promising young defenseman Cory Sarich.

33.   Several reports said the deal involved either young defensemen Danny Markov or Tomas Kaberle and center Nik Antropov plus a first- or second-round draft choice.

34.   Several reports said the deal involved either young defensemen Danny Markov or Thomas Kaberle and center Nik Antropov plus a first- or second-round draft choice.

35.   The Boston Bruins traded Patrick Traverse to the Montreal Canadiens for Eric Weinrich Wednesday, swapping a young defenseman for one with more experience.

36.   The Edmonton Oilers sent three players to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday to get top young defenseman Roman Hamrlik and the rights to unsigned draft pick Paul Comrie.

37.   There was speculation the Leafs did not want to include young defenseman Tomas Kaberle in a trade for Lindros, a restricted free agent.