NHL Rumor Roundup And Notes From The Past Day Or Two

The Florida Panthers, NY Islanders and Colorado Avalanche have talked to Canadiens about Alex Galchenyuk

** 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. 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.

 

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