** Tidying up some rumors and notes from the past couple days **
On the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings …
Howard WGR: Elliotte Friedman saying that trade talks between the Sabres and Kings on Evander Kane have cooled.
Paul Hamilton: It’s also possible that these talks never even took place.
Darren Dreger: Nothing new on trade interested for Sabres winger Evander Kane. Talking with teams that are in a “win now” mode, but not sure which teams are in on Kane.
On the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers …
Jimmy Murphy: Lots of talk that the Canadiens and Panthers are talking about Alex Galchenyuk.
On the Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens …
Jimmy Murphy: The Islanders and Avalanche have had talks again with the Canadiens about Alex Galchenyuk
On the New Jersey Devils …
Todd Cordell: Dreger on TSN radeo: “It sounds like Nico is likely going to the Devils and Patrick to the Philadelphia Flyers”
On the Colorado Avalanche …
BSN Avalanche: Bob McKenzie said on TSN 1040 that there is a strong sense that Avalanche are leaning towards selecting Cale Makar at No. 4.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that they expect Miro Aaltonen, Andreas Borgman and Calle Rosen to compete for a roster spots on the Leafs next year but adds “We have too many players now.”
On Expansion …
Nick Cotsonika: When asked about a expansion to Quebec City Gary Bettman said again that they are not considering any further expansion.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
Sam Carchidi: Jordan Weal‘s agent said the Flyers are the front runner to sign the UFA. Talks will continue between agent J.P. Barry and Flyers GM Ron Hextall.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Adrian Dater: Hearing that owner Barroway maybe wanting to get out from under Dave Tippett‘s contract.
L.A. Lariviere: (June 17) “I’m hearing the Coyotes’ financial situation is dire. They’ll need dead money to get to the cap floor. No money for Doan. Absurd.”
L.A. Lariviere: (July 19) “As I reported on Sat, ARI has $ problems. Doan won’t be back. #Yotes have 6 of 7 RFAs elligible for arbitration”
On Evgenii Dadonov …
Aivis Kalnins: Was told yesterday morning that there are a few teams still talking to Dadonov but it’s still believed that Vegas is the likely destination.