On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
- Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Chris Johnston was on Sportsnet 590 on P.A. Parenteau.
“It’s pretty strong,” Johnston said of Paranteau’s market. “He’ll get the Leafs a second-round pick. He’s played very well. He’s made use of the extra ice time he’s been given versus where he’s been the last couple of seasons. I don’t think there is any way he isn’t traded. That’s how he feels. That’s how the organization feels.”
- TSN 1050 Radio: Darren Dreger wouldn’t be surprised if the Leafs get a 2nd round pick for Parenteau.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders …
- Gary Lawless: Hearing there is talk between the Islanders and Maple Leafs about P.A. Parenteau.
- James Mirtle: The Islanders are the most likely destination at this point.
- Arthur Staple: Think that Parenteau would be GM Garth Snow’s fall-back.
- Gary Lawless: There is back and forth between the two teams on Parenteau. The Leafs are looking for a second round pick. The Islanders really want Parenteau, but they don’t want to pay the prcie … yet.
- **The Islanders don’t have a 2016 2nd round pick
New York Islanders …
- Arthur Staple: Sense on the Islanders is that Garth Snow is talking to all teams, as he normally does. He’s not going to trade his first round pick and/or a top prospect for a rental. That doesn’t mean that he’s not going to do anything. They need to add one more forward as they don’t have depth beyond their current group.
- Brian Lawton: Hearing the the Islanders linked to Mikkel Boedker. Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the same.
- Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that as of now, “Okposo not moving.’
On Nail Yakupov …
- Darren Dreger: Don’t forget about Nail Yakupov. Seems there is some developing interest in Yakupov.
- Brian Wilde: Sounding like the asking price if Yakupov is getting embarrassingly low for a player who was drafted first overall.
- Craig Custance: The Sabres have the draft picks, but think there is minimal interest in Yakupov