Iain MacIntyre: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said that the Canucks were the “first team to make a serious offer” for the first overall pick. Jason Garrison was part of the deal.
Harvey Fialkov: The Flyers apparently offered the Schenn and Lecavalier but the Panthers wanted Simmonds.
Harvey Fialkov: Tallon knew at noon yesterday that they were going to take Aaron Ekblad. Flyers offer was enticing.
John Vogl: Sabres GM Tim Murray said he offered all three of their second round pick to get another pick in the first round.
Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said that there are some “other things in play” heading into today.
Brett Cyrgalis: The Islanders are about $6 million below the salary floor with four RFAs to sign.
The Goalie Guild: The top 10 teams that need to draft a goalie this weekend: CAR, CGY, CHI, DET, FLA, NJD, NYR, SJ, TOR, and VAN
Hockey Cenral: If Sidney Crosby were a James Neal fan, would the trade have been made?
