The server problem's been fixed and spectorshockey.net is back in business, folks. I thank you for your patience. I'll leave the rumors from today that I posted earlier below.

OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports sources out of Philadelphia claim the Senators will claim centre Petr Nedved off re-entry waivers from the Flyers today. Should the Sens claim him only $600K of his salary will count against their cap as the Flyers will pick up the rest.

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Tim Panaccio reports sources say the Senators claimed Nedved yesterday but the Senators had not comment.

Spector's Note: The Sens have until noon EDT today to claim Nedved. As I noted two days ago when this report first appeared this demonstrates there isn't much available or affordable for Sens GM John Muckler via trade. Claiming Nedved is an affordable gamble as the Sens obviously need depth at centre with Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher out with knee injuries.

FORSBERG WANTS OUT OF PHILLY?

NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks recently reported a source claiming Philadelphia Flyers forward Peter Forsberg "has told confidantes that he is extremely unhappy and uncomfortable operating as captain of the Flyers". Brooks also claims a source saying "the Flyers' room has become increasingly dominated by neophytes who somehow believe their winning pedigree as juniors entitles them to lead the NHL squad."

Spector's Note: These "Forsberg wants out" rumours have been floating around since November, despite his denials. Forsberg is likely more concerned with getting healthy than in bailing on the Flyers. As for the status of the Flyers room, it's more likely that the absence of key players due to injury could account for "neophytes" having more of a voice right now.

DUCKS SHOPPING FOR DEFENCEMAN.

LOS ANGELES TIMES: Eric Stephens reports Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke said the loss of Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin for four weeks to had him shopping around for a defenceman. Potentially available d-men like Phoenix's Nick Boynton and St. Louis's Eric Brewer come with salaries Burke doesn't wish to pay. "We're going to see if we can get someone that fits," Burke said. "We have to make sure that we don't use up too much cap room either. We want to make sure we have some flexibility for later in the season." Burke isn't considering UFA blueliner Brian Leetch.

Spector's Note: Hat tip to "CBGB". To get the quality blueliner to fill in for Pronger and Beachemin could cost Burke in both salary and players. I can understand the desire for flexibility later in the season but if the club slumps due to these losses it could force him into action. For now, the Ducks will likely soldier on.