On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alex Broadhurst …
Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets could be close to re-signing pending Group 6 unrestricted free agent forward Alex Broadhurst.
On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty …
Jimmy Murphy: After the Galchenyuk trade, trade talk picking up involving Max Pacioretty. Keep an eye on the Florida Panthers.
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Ottawa Senators …
Jim Matheson: “Would Vegas, if they had 1st round pick this year, have leg up on a Karlsson trade if they offered, say, Alex Tuch and Shea Theodore? Of course, Vegas could give Sens a first-rounder in 2019 which Ottawa will likely be surrendering to Avs for Matt Duchene. And 2nd rounder now.”
On the Arizona Coyotes and Dave Bolland …
Craig Morgan: Spoke with Dave Bolland’s agent Anton Thun. It’s not expected that Bolland will be able to play next season due to his ankle and back issues. He has a year left on his deal at $5.5 million, 80 percent of which is covered by insurance. He’ll be placed on the LTIR again.
Craig Morgan: It is likely that after this season when his contract expires that he’ll formally announce his retirement.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on if they are interested in, and if they might be able to re-sign Paul Stastny given their salary cap situation.
” … But we knew going in that the business side of the game is what it is. Obviously, if he turns out to be just a rental, he’ll end up being a very important rental in our process along the way. We didn’t get a chance to win the Stanley Cup, but I think our players grew a lot. At the same time, if there is a chance to see if it does fit, both sides are going to try to sharpen their pencils as much as they can, understanding that free agency is right around the corner.”