In stark contrast to the pathetically uneventful NBA trade deadline, the NHL is having a virtual bonanza today. Among the high profile players already dealt: Bill Guerin to the Sharks, Martin Biron to Philly, Gary Roberts to Pittsburgh, Brent Sopel to Vancouver, Bryan Smolinski to Vancouver, and of course Richard Zednik to the Isles. In addition, Todd Bertuzzi, Dainius Zubrus, Nick Boynton, Martin Gelinas, and Robert Esche are all rumored to be on the move. This on the heals of pre-deadline deals that saw Sean Avery dealt to the Rangers, Peter Forsberg to Nashville, and Keith Tkachuk to Atlanta.

Still no word on whether or not the Islanders plan on moving Jason Blake, nor anything further on the juicy gossip from The Post that the Rangers could trade Jaromir Jagr.

For the latest deadline developments, I recommend visiting The Fourth Period, or TSN.ca.