One of the most oft-mentioned names on the trade block, Ruutu, Carolina's leading goal scorer, recently told Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford that he wanted to stay and a contract extension is reportedly in the works. The physical, versatile forward is earning $4.4 million this season. Trading him will be complicated by the upper body injury that is expected to sideline Ruutu for three weeks.   CLICK HERE   for Stu Hackel's team by team roundup of trade deadline needs and rumors.
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