Dermott had requested a trade, on to Vancouver
- Update: The Maple Leafs trade Travis Dermott to the Vancouver Canucks for a 3rd round pick (WPG’s pick).
David Pagnotta: Have been told that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott have requested a trade earlier in the season.
He has another year left on his contract at $1.5 million.
Elliotte Friedman: Believe that the Vancouver Canucks are one of the teams interested in Dermott.
Irfaan Gaffar: It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Maple Leafs were looking at Canucks Tyler Motte and Luke Schenn.
Krejci staying home
Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said that forward David Krejci is not going to be an option for them: “He’s decided to stay with his family in the Czech Republic”
de Haan talks heating up
David Pagnotta: Trade talk involving Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan. He is still expected to be in the Blackhawks line tonight.
Larry Brooks: With Mark Giordano off the board, could the New York Rangers now turn towards de Haan?
Hurricanes looking for help up front
Andy Strickland: The Carolina Hurricanes are looking for a forward before tomorrow’s deadline.
One less destination for Braun
Anthony Mingioni: Would think that the Mark Giordano trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs take him out of the market for Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Justin Braun.
Charlie O’Connor: The Flyers will hold out Braun today.
Bill Meltzer: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher said that there have been a lot of teams calling him about Braun.
Coyotes have options for Kessel
Andy Strickland: The Arizona Coyotes will have some trade options for forward Phil Kessel. Even with just having a baby, he’ll be open to a trade.
Nothing imminent for Clutterbuck and Greene
Kevin Kurz: The New York Islanders will be sitting forward Cal Clutterbuck and defenseman Andy Greene. Souces say that nothing is imminent.
Andy Graziano: Can see the Islanders trading Clutterbuck for some assets – won’t be anything special – and then re-signing him this offseason.