1.   Although Smith has vowed to clear roster room for younger players, it has been his history to trade youth for veterans before the playoffs.

2.   Assuming that Messier, Lindros and Joe Sakic are chosen, there might not be enough roster room for another center who needs so much ice time.

3.   But before Evans trades any pitcher to create roster room, starters Kevin Brown and Andy Ashby must prove they are healthy after undergoing elbow surgeries.

4.   Grant Fuhr was shipped to Calgary to clear roster room.

5.   Orlando waived guard Carl Thomas to make roster room for Royal.

6.   Pitcher Jonathan Johnson was designated for assignment to make roster room for Gabe Kapler.

7.   The Falcons would have to clear roster room to add players.

8.   The Red Sox designated outfielder Jesus Tavarez for assignment to make roster room for Waszgis.

9.   When the Stars dealt for Coyotes defenseman Jyrki Lumme on Saturday, the Stars ran out of roster room.

10.   When defenseman Petr Buzek was activated from injured reserve, Emerson went on IR to make roster room.