With the All-Star starters announced, we’ve leapt another hurdle as we race full speed toward the trade deadline. That means rumours are coming fast and furious, and even the least reputable can gain a bit of attention. This is a necessary precursor, because I know the headline indicates something a bit far-fetched.
The Situation
Remember, I said at the outset of this column: we wouldn’t always be dealing with the probable in our search for a power forward. Writing a weekly column about trades for one specific position doesn’t leave a lot of breathing room, unless you get a bit weird.