- Rob Rossi: “I have not heard #pens have acquired Kesler. They were pushing hard in final hour, but had been hearing word of stand-off btwn Shero/Gillis”
- David Pagnotta: “Kesler has not yet been traded, that I know of, but told something is getting close. 10 minutes ’til deadline.”
- Chris Botta: “Appears Penguins are waiting on Kesler but will go for Vanek if a deal with VAN can’t be worked out and TV is still available.”
- David Pagnotta: “With Moulson close to being moved, hearing same thing on Vanek. Sounds like deal is very close there too.”
- Nick Kypreos: “Moulson talks for #Sabres remain with #Sharks #Ducks and #Wild”
- Harvey Fialkov: “Panthers are getting a goalie back from Stars and still working on another deal.”
- Pierre LeBrun: “Sources involved in talks say Buffalo and Minnesota very much heavy in Moulson talks…”
- Rob Rossi: “Told a minute ago #pens are pushing hard to end #KeslerWatch. “Ray’s going at it” was the text.”
- Sam Carchidi: “If #Flyers can’t trade Mez, it wouldn’t be the worst thing. He gives them great depth in case there’s an injury.”
- Mike Zeisberger: “Callahan: “I wanted to get a deal done (with NYR).””