Andlauer Sees A Summer Trade Market Ready to Cook

Michael Andlauer is already looking past the spring chatter and into a summer that could get very expensive for teams trying to solve their problems. When an NHL owner starts talking about a hot trade market, it usually means front offices are bracing for more than a few phone calls and a lot of leverage plays. Ottawa has its own reasons to watch the board closely, and the rest of the league knows that once the bidding gets loud, the asking prices usually get even louder.