On the Colorado Avalanche …
NHL.com: Avalanche VP Jean Martineau on the Sportsnet report that the Avs were given permission to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas.
“We will not comment on rumors,” Avalanche vice president Jean Martineau told The Denver Post on Tuesday.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: (mailbag) Don’t see the Red Wings being able to trade defenseman Jonathan Ericsson. They should protect Nick Jensen and leave Ericsson exposed for the expansion draft.
On the Vegas Golden Knights …
Mike Morreale of NHL.com: The Golden Knights have the 6th overall pick in this year’s draft and 3rd pick in of the second through seven rounds. Director of amateur scouting Scott Luce on their draft strategy.
“It’s a brand-new process for all the scouts on board, and you’re looking at best available that could deliver the best asset possible to the organization,” Luce said. “Whether that’s a forward, defenseman or a goalie may vary with each selection. We’ll look at the best asset at that draft slot. That’s what you’re looking to add.”
On No-Trade Clauses …
Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at some players who have no-trade clauses that kick in this offseason.
Mike Hoffman, modified NTC, lists 10 teams he will not accept a trade to
Jared Spurgeon, modified NTC, lists 20 teams he will not accept trade to
T.J. Brodie, modified NTC, details not known
Braden Holtby – modified NTC, lists seven teams he will not accept a trade to
Marcus Kruger, seven-team no-trade list kicks in 2017-18: He could be moved before July 1st.
Chris Tanev, eight-team no-trade list kicks in 2017-18: A $4.45 million cap hit for the next three years. Numerous teams are looking to improve their blueline.
Antoine Vermette, no-move changes to no-trade from June 17-30, then eight-team trade list.