The internet’s favorite rumor monger is spreading the Bieksa part of it, but the speculation has come from more legitimate sources as well.

Boston’s GM Peter Chiarelli made what sounded (to me) like a half-hearted denial of the rumors to the Boston Herald today:

“We’re not looking to trade Marc Savard,” said Chiarelli, who didn’t rule out other deals. “There’s a chance. I’m looking to improve the team. I’ve had a couple of discussions, more than a couple.”

I’m not sure I believe him, and you have to figure they’ve at least been listening to offers for Savard. Those rumors have been circulating for weeks now, and plenty of people smarter than I am think Chiarelli is willing to lose his star for the right price.

But even if there actually is some truth to them, you have to wonder two things:

• Is Vancouver really a seductive enough location to woo Savard to waive his no-trade clause? If I were in his shoes, I’m not sure how I’d feel about that.
• Is Vancouver willing to lose Bieksa, or even Bieksa and Pyatt to steal the talented Savard?

Obviously, to add missing parts you also have to subtract. But Bieksa and Pyatt both represent significant subtractions to my mind. On the other hand, Savard would be a huge subtraction for the B’s and if I’m Boston, no way I’d want this deal.

But hockey GMs are mysterious creatures. You just never know…