Sabres GM Adams on Eichel trade talk and the No. 8 pick
John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevan Adams on The Instigators radio show on the Jack Eichel trade talk:
“Here’s the thing: People call and make phone calls and ask about players every day. My job is to listen. … We have no intention and we’re not looking to do anything with Jack.”
John Vogl: Adams says that they are excited for the player they could draft at No. 8 but adds that he’ll listen to trade offers for the pick.
Sharks interested in Ryan?
Kevin Kurz: The San Jose Sharks are believed to be one of the many teams that have checked in on recently bought and unrestricted free agent winger Bobby Ryan.
Right wing is definitely a position the Sharks could use to help at.
Lewis looking forward to free agency
Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period: Trevor Lewis was drafted in the first round, 17th overall in the 2006 draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He confirmed that he won’t be re-signing with the Kings and will be hitting the free agent market.
“It’s definitely different, a little tough to think about. I grew up here, been here my whole career. It’ll be different, but I’m excited. Change is always good. I’m excited to see what happens,” he said.
Lewis thinks he could be a valuable addition to the bottom-six of a contender.
25 NHL trade candidates
Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at 25 trade candidates for this offseason.
Patrik Laine – Winnipeg Jets
Marc-Andre Fleury – Vegas Golden Knights
Frederik Andersen – Toronto Maple Leafs
Phillip Danault – Montreal Canadiens
Alex Killorn – Tampa Bay Lightning
Josh Anderson – Columbus Blue Jackets
Kyle Palmieri – New Jersey Devils
Max Domi – Montreal Canadiens
Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames
Vince Dunn – St. Louis Blues
Darcy Kuemper – Arizona Coyotes
Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Arizona Coyotes
Matt Murray/Tristan Jarry – Pittsburgh Penguins
Brandon Saad – Chicago Blackhawks
Andreas Johnsson – Toronto Maple Leafs
Alexander Kerfoot – – Toronto Maple Leafs
Nikolaj Ehlers – Winnipeg Jets
Dougie Hamilton – Carolina Hurricanes
P.K. Subban – New Jersey Devils
Shayne Gostisbehere – Philadephia Flyers
Matt Dumba – Minnesota Wild
Devan Dubnyk – Minnesota Wild
Alex Goligoski – Arizona Coyotes
Adam Larsson – Edmonton Oilers