The NHLs Mar. 5 Trade Deadline is drawing closer and teams will be deciding on whether to buy or sell while figuring out which players can make the biggest difference and hold the greatest value. Check out todays trade-related reports and speculation from around the NHL beat. And follow TSN.ca through Deadline Day for all the updates. Miller Time TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun writes on ESPN.com that Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray is already hearing calls for his pending unrestricted free agents. "Were just starting to explore the market the last day or two," Murray said. "Ive had some calls, and most of the calls are just generalities: If I can meet your demand, would you be willing to move him? So you have teams calling, for sure, and theyre asking about different players. Every team has a different need; the same names come up, obviously, as far as the forwards go. My mandate here is to get better. I dont want a five-year rebuild, thats not what Im about. Its about getting better, and if that means trading guys and getting assets for them, then thats the way it will be." Murray is also considering all of his options with pending UFA Ryan Miller, including the possibility of re-signing him. LeBrun adds that if Miller isnt interested in staying, Murray will move him at the trade deadline. Sticking With The Tandem Michael Traikos of The National Post writes that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis admitted that he has been received several calls regarding goaltenders Jonathan Bernier and James Reimer, but has no intentions to break them up right now. "I havent thought that too far, but could I see a scenario where both goalies were back next season? Yes," he told the paper. "Weve gone this far because of our goaltending. Jon is on a bit of a roll, but James has been really good for us. "I would never write James Reimer off." Oilers Options Jonathan Willis writes in the Edmonton Journal that while a skilled veteran forward like Ales Hemsky could be appealing to another NHL team, the Oilers have needs (size up front and blue line help) that the return on trading Hemsky trade wont address. Willis suggests a player like Jordan Eberle or Nail Yakupov – younger players with attractive contracts right now - would be more helpful. Time To Talk? Newsdays Arthur Staple writes that contract talks could begin soon between the Thomas Vaneks agent and the New York Islanders. If Vanek isnt willing to re-sign a long-term deal, Staple thinks theyll dangle him at the trade deadline. Staple adds that theres been talks between the Islanders and soon-to-be UFA blueliner Andrew MacDonald. Staple says hes seeking a contract at about $5 million per season. 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The moves were made three days before Buffalo opens the season hosting Columbus.For Grigorenko, the demotion represents the latest setback for Buffalos 2012 first-round draft pick after he had a goal and an assist in five games this preseason.At least, Grigorenko gets the opportunity to develop at the professional level after spending the previous two seasons bouncing between Buffalo, the Russian junior national team and his Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team in Quebec City.Grigorenko has three goals and five assists in 43 career games with Buffalo. He had started each of the past two seasons with the Sabres before being demoted both times.In January, the Russian-born player grew so frustrated with his role in Buffalo that he briefly balked at reporting to Quebec City. GGrigorenko eventually accepted the demotion a few days later.ddddddddddddhough the Sabres would have preferred to send Grigorenko to the AHL, they were handcuffed from doing so because, at 19, he was still eligible to play in the Canadian junior league.Thats not the case this year for the 20-year-old, who finished last season in Rochester, and is entering the final year of his three-year contract.Dalpe, who was signed to a one-year contract in free agency this summer, must first clear waivers before reporting to the AHL.The Sabres have one more move to make before establishing their 23-player roster by the NHLs deadline Tuesday.Rookie 18-year-old centre Sam Reinhart remains on the roster. He was selected No. 2 in the NHL draft in June.The Sabres are also carrying 19-year-old defencemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov, who were both 2013 first-round draft picks. Zadorov still has Canadian junior eligibility, and can only be demoted to London, of the Ontario Hockey League. ' ' '