On the Toronto Maple Leafs
Sportsnet 590: Chris Johnston: “I’ve had a few other people externally from other teams suggest they believe the #Leafs are working on something big…and that they’re in the market to get that right-shot defenceman.”
On the Florida Panthers
Aaron Portzline: “Sounds like there are two Western Conference teams sniffing around on #FlaPanthers Derick Brassard. He’s almost certain to be traded today. Now that #CBJ have added Duchene and Dzingel, a return to Columbus seems far less likely.”
On the San Jose Sharks
Kevin Kurz: “My belief is that the #SJSharks are probably done for today (famous last words, right?)”
Pierre LeBrun: “San Jose getting calls on Joakim Ryan, teams looking for D-depth” Kevin Kurz: “Could be a good way to recoup a draft pick or two”
On the Detroit Red Wings
Ted Kulfan: “Some chatter out there on Niklas Kronwall but that isn’t going to happen…unless GM Ken Holland gets completely overwhelmed by an offer, he has basically stated Kronwall is staying/ending career with #RedWings”
On the New Jersey Devils
Corey Masisak: “According to @CapFriendly, here are the teams that can’t acquire #NJDevils Marcus Johansson today without either sending a roster player back or NJD retaining some salary (more likely): WAS, SJS, PIT, STL, DAL (also DET, EDM + ANA) NJD can retain up to 50 pct of his deal.”
On the Pittsburgh Penguins
Jason Mackey: “Watching the @Sportsnet trade deadline feed. They’re saying the Canucks could be testing the market on Derrick Pouliot. Can’t imagine it actually happens, but it’s interesting to think about if you’re missing Letang & Dumoulin for any significant stretch.”
On the Calgary Flames
Ryan Leslie: “Don Maloney telling me moments ago, the #Flames were “in on something big” last night but that it fell apart. Again, they are not willing to use their high end prospects for a rental.”
Chris Johnston: “He was referring to Mark Stone here. So Calgary is out. And Winnipeg is out.”