On the Montreal Canadiens …
That said, another “lost in translation” moment. Epp said “Lars isn’t being shopped”. No guarantee teams won’t ask for him. #mtlhockey
— Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016
.@Richardlabbe reports that, after speaking to Eller’s agent, Kevin Epp, the #Habs fwd is staying put. #mtlhockey https://t.co/QVSpLHMdmC
— Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016
According to @LouisJean_TVA, his sources report that the #Habs are shopping David Desharnais, despite his injury. #mtlhockey
— Kosta Papoulias (@CoachRules) February 29, 2016
On the Boston Bruins …
According to a league source, Bruins and Flames discussing D-man Kris Russell but source added it’s too soon to say if a deal gets done.
— Joe McDonald (@ESPNJoeyMac) February 29, 2016
Alexander Khokhlachev’s agent says his client could be traded today #Bruins
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) February 29, 2016
On the Calgary Flames …
Burke: “I believe (Wideman) was tradable during the course of this suspension, but that’s not something we entertained.” #Flames
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29, 2016
Kypreos: a first round pick and a prospect (or two second rounders) should be the price for Russell.
If -anything- like that happens, wow.
— Sean Tierney (@SeanTierneyTSS) February 29, 2016
If a team is looking to trade for Kris Russell and eventually sign him, look at Jeff Petry’s 6-year, $33 million deal as a comparable.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 29, 2016
On the New York Islanders …
FYI: I’ve heard that rumor that ties Barzal & Strome to an “offer” on MTL’s table for Pacioretty is false. #isles #grossoverpayment
— B.D. Gallof (@BDGallof) February 29, 2016
I still think #isles aim is seeing if Hamonic can pry a prize before summertime. Still see that prize as puck moving dman for top pair.
— B.D. Gallof (@BDGallof) February 29, 2016
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Hartnell price higher than Preds want to pay. Looking at other options I am told
— Hockey Buzz Eklund (@Eklund) February 29, 2016
Rychel has not been traded, at least not yet. Been told to await further instructions. Either trade or AHL assignment to get on p-off roster
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 29, 2016