The Vancouver Canucks have a couple of fallback options
Irfaan Gaffar: If the Vancouver Canucks don’t land Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel, could see New Jersey Devils forward Tyler Toffoli as a fallback. Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker would be interesting too, and the sides have spoken.
Carolina Hurricanes coach on the deadline
Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour on the trade deadline: “We’re in discussions but we like our group too.”
The San Jose Sharks have held contract and trade talks with Anthony Duclair
David Pagnotta: San Jose Sharks forward Anthony Duclair has hired an agent – Paul Theofanous. Have been told the Sharks are seeing what his trade value is and the sides have had some contract talks lately.
NHL Rumors: Jason Zucker, Alexander Barabanov, Tyler Toffoli, and Sean Walker
The Arizona Coyotes are asking for a 2nd for Jason Zucker
David Pagnotta: The Arizona Coyotes are willing to retain 50 percent of Jason Zucker’s salary and they’re asking for a second-round pick.
Keep an eye on Jakob Chychrun and the Philadelphia Flyers
NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on the Jeff Marek Show on Jakob Chychrun and the Philadelphia Flyers: “I think there are some connections to Philly, obviously his Dad played there, but I think there are people in the org. that know them a little bit..There’s something interesting going on here, I honestly wonder if Chychrun can be on Philly’s radar”
David Pagnotta: The Tampa Bay Lightning are still interested in Noah Hanifin, but they along with the Flyers have checked in on Jakob Chychrun.
NHL Trade: Colorado Acquire Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker
Even if Ryan Johansen is bought out, the Predators still retain the full $4 million
Clay Brewer: “Fun CBA fact for interested #Preds fans. Even if a future team buys out Ryan Johansen’s contract, NSH would still be on the hook for the full $4M retained. Buyouts do not apply to the retained amount. NSH is stuck with Johansen’s pro-rated salary this season and the $4M next.”