- Hope Smoke: George Richards: “This wasn’t what Campbell signed up for when he came to Fla. He was told that it was going to be different and a new day here” … “As far as the Panthers, I’ve heard they’re either going to spend to the cap or spend a lot” … “Tallon isn’t just going to move the pick for one guy. I think someone will give him something he likes & he’ll stay in the top 10.” … “Tallon has been looking at all kinds of candidates in the 1st round to be ready for this” … “I’ve heard that Tallon likes both those guys ” … “I would think Tallon would like to stay in the top 6 but I don’t know if that’s feasible.”
- Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: “I’m with Mac I think there’s pressure for Tallon to flip the pick and get some top 6 help in his lineup”
- Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: “I hear every free agent is going to Florida from Moulson to Niskanen to Matt Greene”
- Hope Smoke: George Richards: “I wouldn’t be surprised if Van and Fla work something out ” MacLean “Me neither”