** In an effort to get caught up and post some more rumors before they expire, we’ll run some posts with embedded tweets as oppose to the re-writes. . **
On the St. Louis Blues …
Sobotka could return to NHL after KHL season over. If he plays 1 NHL game, it burns NHL contract yr. Sobotka is NHL post-season eligible.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2017
Sobotka could return to STL tho STL may gauge pre-deadline interest as tradeable asset. So another Trade Bait name to perhaps consider.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2017
If Sobotka returns to NHL this season, may be looking to get an extension. Currently on 2014-15 deal with an AAV of $2.725M.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2017
BTW, regardless of being in KHL, Sobotka (STL) and Valeri Nichushkin (DAL) need to be protected or exposed in NHL expansion draft in June.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2017
Armstrong didn’t want to address Sobotka situation. “Once he gets on our soil, then I’ll talk about him.” #stlblues
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) February 28, 2017
On the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche …
Hearing that once-heavy Avs-Isles trade talks for Duchene have cooled. Sakic may have to wait til draft
— Adrian Dater (@adater) February 28, 2017
Duchene and Landeskog…trades possible but draft day deals still more likely, especially for Landeskog based on what I’m hearing. We’ll see.
— Matt Larkin (@THNMattLarkin) February 28, 2017
On the New York Islanders …
#Isles announce they’ve sent Ho-Sang down. They may need the roster spot — either for a returning injured player or, more likely, a trade
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) February 28, 2017
Can’t say for sure, but I have to think trade is coming. #Isles are in the air right now.
— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) February 28, 2017
On the San Jose Sharks …
1 name I have heard that has surprised is @SanJoseSharks Mikael Bodeker one of those UFA signings where player is good but fit hasn’t been.
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 28, 2017
On the New York Rangers …
NYR are most definitely interested in extending Smith’s contract. Not urgent, but something both sides will consider.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 28, 2017
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Once Brendan Smith deal to NYR is finalized, much attention will turn to Kulikov. Sabres have gotten calls from multiple teams already.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 28, 2017