Quick hits on the Avs, Wings, Mammoth, Canucks, Predators, Ducks, Kraken and some more players to keep an eye on
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche talked about Nazem Kadri before the Avs moved on Nicolas Roy. The same picks were likely involved (a first and fifth) with some salary retained.
Believe the Detroit Red Wings have held talks involving Robert Thomas and Vincent Trocheck.
Heard there has been some positive movement on Nick Schmaltz contract talks. He’s not expected to be traded and may not make it to free agency.
Things are quiet on Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. Forward Teddy Blueger is getting some interest.
Nashville Predators forward Ryan O’Reilly wants to stay, things are quiet around Steven Stamkos, and they’re trying to find Jonathan Marchessault a new team
The Anaheim Ducks are looking for wingers.
The Seattle Kraken are interested in Florida Panthers Mackie Samoskevich. The Kraken are talking to other teams about Shane Wright as they look for an elite forward or another young player that could use a change. Would a Wright for Kent Johnson work?
Other players to watch: Oliver Bjorkstrand (TB), Michael Carcone (Utah), Paul Cotter (New Jersey), Stephen Halliday (Ottawa), Patrik Laine (Montreal), Maxim Shabanov (NYI).
A Colton Parayko trade seems unlikely
TSN: Pierre LeBrun thinks it’s doubtful that if Colton Parayko were presented with another trade scenario, that he’d have enough time to make up his mind.
With regards to turning down the Sabres, they knew it wasn’t an easy decision for him, but they had to put a bit of pressure on him as they knew they may have to pivot another direction if he said no. He said no as he wasn’t ready to commit right then.
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