The New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks are discussing a deal that would send All-Star forward Tony Amonte to the Islanders, Newsday reported Sunday.

The report cited several unnamed league sources.

Islanders assistant general manager Gordie Clark recently denied rumors that the team was close to anything involving Amonte, but the newspaper cited a person with knowledge of the situation saying the Blackhawks would like to trade Amonte before Wednesday's holiday roster freeze.

Amonte is schedule to become an unrestricted free agent after the season and is currently at an impasse on negotiations for a contract extension with Chicago.

Newsday reported that Islanders minor-league goalie Rick DiPietro, the 2000 top overall draft pick, is being mentioned in trade talks.

Left wing Brad Isbister is also mentioned as part of the trade talks, according to Newsday.


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Minnesota Wild 32 GP - 12 W - 5 T - 12 L - 3 OTL- 32 P
Wes Walz 24 GP - 5 G - 4 A - 9 P - 10 PIM
Jeremy Roenick 31 GP - 7 G - 23 A - 30 P - 32 PIM

Wenn die Isles und die Rangers so weiter machen wird NY vielleicht doch wieder zu einer Hockeytown. Datzu noch die derzeit schwächelnden Devils. Wenn der Trend in Long Island so weiter geht sind die Isles im Osten ein ganz heißer Tip aufs Finale.
"Eishockey ist doch ganz einfach, man muss sich nur den Puck schnappen und ins Tor schießen." (Brian Sutter, Head-Coach und Ex-Spieler der Chicago Blackhawks)