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Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Though there is a chance that Ralph Kruger could become an option for the Sabres as there is a chance Southampton FC is taken over, it appears unlikely. Predators Phil Housley is a serious contender, with Rick Tocchet, Jacques Martin, Craig Berube and Todd Reider as options.
The Devils biggest need is a defenseman. Could they draft one at No. 1 or move down in the draft? The Canucks could use a center and have dangled the Blue Jackets No. 55 pick.
thinks the Chicago Blackhawks could try to move up in the draft.
Sounding like the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vegas Golden Knights are working on something. It’s possible they are talking about David Clarkson.
Talk is the Ottawa Senators have asked Dion Phaneuf to waive his no-movement clause so they can protect Cody Ceci, Erik Karlsson and Marc Methot.
has heard the Florida Panthers may have asked defenseman Keith Yandle to waive his NMC. The Golden Knights could select him and then trade somewhere. There could be a ton of interest, especially if they retain some salary.
Nick Kypreos has been saying the Golden Knights select Marc-Andre Fleury and think they could trade him.
thinks that Cam Fowler‘s next contract could be for eight years and a $6.5 million cap hit.
Don’t think the Anaheim Ducks are in on Buffalo Sabres winger Evander Kane.
A Sami Vatanen for Jonathan Drouin makes sense, but the Ducks may not be able to fit his next contract in.
If the Lightning can’t get a Vatanen deal done, Jonas Brodin or Matt Dumba also makes sense.
Sounding like Carey Price initial asking price was on the high side.
Calgary Flames executive on Sam Bennett trade speculation: “We’re not interested in plugging one hole by opening another.”