Sedin’s announcement could come this week
Irfaan Gaffar: It is believed that the Vancouver Canucks will finally make an official announcement at some point this week that they have hired Daniel and Henrik Sedin to front-office positions.
Quick hits on Hamilton, Tocchet and Strome
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Possible destinations for Carolina Hurricanes pending UFA Dougie Hamilton are the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, and the Seattle Kraken. The Hurricanes could trade him for an asset before July 28th as opposed to losing him for nothing.
Is Rick Tocchet the leading candidate for the Seattle head coaching position?
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to trade forward Dylan Strome.
“Days, not weeks” for Eichel?
Jeremy White: (on Thursday) Have been hearing “days, not weeks” for the Buffalo Sabres to trade forward Jack Eichel.
There are still some hurdles to be worked out as a trade appears to be getting closer. There are medical issues that will need to be dealt and conditions may need to be attached to a trade.
Reinhart’s trade value has never been higher
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The trade value for Sabres Sam Reinhart may never be higher than it is right now. He recorded 25 goals and added 15 assists in 54 games this past season. He’s a 25-year old pending restricted free agent coming off a $5.2 million salary cap hit.
Teams that could use some top-six help include the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings.
Paul Hamilton on WGR 550 Sports Radio last week.
“The Canucks absolutely should be linked to Sam Reinhart because he wants to play in the West. There’s no question about that. He’s fed up in Buffalo. I don’t think there’s much in Buffalo that he likes or wants to be around, so I think he’s ready to move on.
“Buffalo has never offered him a long-term contract. It’s always one- or two-year deals…. I would imagine he feels disrespected by that.”