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Be it contract issues, roster situations or just plain and simple wrong-fit-on-the-wrong-team, here are five NHL players likely to be trade bait this winter according to the CanWest News Service.1) Nikolai Khabibulin, G, Chicago Blackhawks: He's never displayed the same magic showcased in leading Tampa to the Stanley Cup back in 2004 (he signed with the Blackhawks shortly afterwards). The trade rumours started long before Chicago signed Cristobal Huet in the summer. If someone, anyone, can swallow Khabibulan's $6.75-million salary, the 'Hawks will take it. He's already cleared waivers, so it's just a matter of time before he is moved. 2) Jay Bouwmeester, D, Florida Panthers: This is not a match made in heaven. Slated as an unrestricted free agent this summer, Bouwmeester has been sly about committing to the Panthers, a team... [read full story]
