On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty …
Jimmy Murphy: Sources are saying that the Canadiens insistence that Henrik Borgstrom be included any Pacioretty trade is holding up the deal. Trade talks are at a standstill.
Dennis Bernstein: Don’t count the Los Angeles Kings out on winger Max Pacioretty.
David Bernstein: “Canadiens an interesting team to watch over next 36-60 hours. Lots of activity on Pacioretty, 3rd overall pick, team wanting a C & a top-3 D, and chatter on Schlemko & Lehkonen. Lots of balls up in the air.”
On the New York Rangers …
Darren Dreger: Don’t see the Rangers going after any of the big names that could be out there, deciding to hang on to their assets and staying the course – John Tavares, Artemi Panarin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Erik Karlsson.
David Pagnotta: The Rangers could be looking deals involving Mats Zuccarello. Teams have been calling the Rangers about Brady Skjei.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Pierre LeBrun: Senators GM Pierre Dorion when asked about the No. 4 pick and if they’ll keep it or give it to the Avalanche: “Most likely we’ll be keeping the pick and picking at No. 4.”
On the St. Louis Blues …
Lou Korac: Have thought Patrick Maroon would be a good fit with the Blues, depending on the cost. Don’t think Ilya Kovalchuk is an option for the Blues. The Canadiens and Blues are looking for help at center.
On the Dallas Stars …
Darren Dreger: The Stars will meet with Rick Bowness this week about a coaching position.
On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: While the Bruins are interested in winger Ilya Kovalchuk, they are also still talking with their own UFA in Rick Nash.
“We continue to talk to Rick, and he’s going to continue to take some time to make the decision that he wants to make,” said Sweeney. “Time is on his side. He gets to make that into looking at that. Obviously, we close the door if we were fortunate enough to sign Ilya, but you’re kind of jockeying simultaneously. He will have options as well.”
