1.   Two weeks later, Gretzky was headed to the New York Rangers, according to reports, but a trade never materialized.

2.   Five weeks ago Sunday, the Islanders told Muller to leave the team, thinking that a trade would materialize.

3.   If a trade materializes for Jackson, considered their hottest commodity, they have already worked out Villanova shooting guard Kerry Kittles as a possible replacement.

4.   Muller reported to training camp in good shape, hoping that a trade would materialize.

5.   While they are quite interested in Teemu Selanne of the San Jose Sharks, the Rangers are exploring other options in the event that a trade does not materialize.