On Deadline Day …
- Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member: “I don’t think you will be busy.”
On the Jonas Brodin …
- Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin’s name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he was linked to Ryan Johansen trade rumors.
- Bob McKenzie: The Wild aren’t shopping Brodin or trying to trade him. Listening to offers from teams who are interested in the 22-year old top-four defenseman that carries a $4.16 million cap hit.
On Mikkel Boedker …
- Brian Lawton: Hearing the Islanders and Mikkel Boedker linked today. Only 26 years old and has a reasonable hit of $3.75 million.
- Andy Strickland: Boedker being traded seems like a slam dunk. Coyotes can hold off as long as they can and auction him off to the highest bidder.
- Darren Dreger: Doesn’t sound the Kings are that keen on Boedker. They are still interested in adding a forward and defenseman.
- Craig Custance: Will be interesting to see if Boedker talks heat up today. Ducks and Kings interested, and could see the Blues as a fit.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
- Dave Molinari: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Sergei Plotnikov won’t take part in their game-day skate on Monday because he could be traded.
- Josh Yohe: The Penguins have been trying to trade Sergei Plotnikov for weeks now.
- Craig Custance: As of last night, the Penguins didn’t have any plans to add a forward. Things can change though.
On Jamie McGinn …
- Pierre LeBrun: Was quiet with regards to Jamie McGinn yesterday, but picked up today. Sabre are asking for a 2nd round pick.
- John Vogl: McGinn’s agent: “I have no news at all. There’s just nothing going on that I’m going to say anything about.”
On the Ottawa Senators …
- Bruce Garrioch: There is gunuine interest in Senators defenseman Patrick Wiercioch.
- Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will look to add a forward tomorrow, ideally one that is not a rental.
