Afternoon Rumors III: Kings, Sens, Panthers, Sabres, Ducks, Islanders, Coyotes and Rangers
- Dennis Bernstein: Bernstein doesn’t think the Kings will be trading for Andrew MacDonald.
- Darren Dreger: If the Senators look to trade Chris Phillips, been told they want a first round pick.
- Darren Dreger: The Panthers won’t be trading Dmitri Kulikov. They had been getting decent interest in him.
- Mike Harrington: Hearing Drew Stafford and Christian Ehrhoff talk. Less talk on Tyler Myers. Question for Matt Moulson is just where?
- Mike Harrington: The Sabres will listen to offers on Chris Stewart, but he’s not UFA. Signed a $4.15 million for next season.
- Mike Harrington: 86 percent of almost 800 voters think the Sabres should claim Cory Conacher off waivers.
- Elliotte Friedman: The Ducks saved $1.6 million in pro-rated salary in their three deals today.
- Nick Kypreos: The Ducks continue to free up money is what could be a bigger trade. Thomas Vanek is a possibility.
- Nick Kypreos: The Rangers and Ryan Callahan are trying to close the gap on a six-year deal. They are continuing to exchange contract proposals.