Early Morning in Mo-Town

1) Just some whispers we';re hearing this early morning in Detroit.
2) We're looking forward to reading FAUXRUMORS2 next installment of their power rankings. we're told it should be out sometime later this morning.
3) We're hearing that things remain dicey in the Ranger locker room with the Jagr and Shanahan factions apparently becoming more polarized. More on this as it develops.
4) Also from the NY area, we're told that the Isles have been shopping their high priced free agent defenseman, Alex Zhitnik. Evidently, Ted Nolan is not too keen on the back liners tendency to take bad penalties. While Zhitnik's work ethic has never been a question, his decisions have been poor.
5) We're told that a trade is NOT imminent, as his salary(3.5 mil, with another year left) will make him a tough sell, but Wang has already given his blessing for Snow to get whatever he can. Possible destinations include the Oilers, as well as the Flyers, who are in desperate need of anyone who can play defense. As always, keep it here for the latest!