On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Defenseman Mike Green is among the players the Lightning are looking at.
It could cost a draft pick and a prospect, with the Red Wings likely looking defensive help.
“I look at every player, whether it’s a rental or has term on their contract, what does it cost?” Yzerman said. “Does it make sense for us?”
Green would be an upgrade on their right side and would bring playoff experience.
The Lightning could have a top-six of Hedman-Stralman, Sergachev-Girardi, and Coburn-Green.
Top 40 trade bait board …
Frank Seravalli of TSN: Top 40 players that could be traded by the deadline.
1. Rick Nash – New York Rangers – Left wing
2. Mike Green – Detroit Red Wings – Right defense
3. Mike Hoffman – Ottawa Senators – Left wing
4. Derick Brassard – Ottawa Senators – Center
5. Patrick Maroon – Edmonton Oilers – Left wing
6. Evander Kane – Buffalo Sabres – Left wing
7. Michael Grabner – New York Rangers – Left wing
8. Mark Letestu – Edmonton Oilers – Center
9. Jack Johnson – Columbus Blue Jackets – Left defense
10. Max Pacioretty – Montreal Canadiens – Left wing
11. Max Domi – Arizona Coyotes – Center/Left wing
12. Thomas Vanek – Vancouver Canucks – Left wing
13. Zack Smith – Ottawa Senators – Center/Left wing
14. Nick Holden – New York Rangers – Left defense
15. Ryan McDonagh – New York Rangers – Left defense
16. Tomas Plekanec – Montreal Canadiens – Center
17. Derek Ryan – Carolina Hurricanes – Center
18. Jeff Skinner – Carolina Hurricanes – Left wing
19. Alex Galchenyuk – Montreal Canadiens – Left wing
20. Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Ottawa Senators – Center
21. Boone Jenner – Columbus Blue Jackets – Center
22. Andrew Shaw – Montreal Canadiens – Center/Right Wing
23. Jordan Kyrou – St. Louis Blues – Center/Right Wing
24. Petr Mrazek – Detroit Red Wings – Goaltender
25. Johnny Oduya – Ottawa Senators – Left defense
26. Antoine Vermette – Anaheim Ducks – Center
27. Gustav Nyquist – Detroit Red Wings – Right wing
28. Aaron Dell – San Jose Sharks – Goaltender
29. Jon Gillies – Calgary Flames – Goaltender
30. Erik Gudbranson – Vancouver Canucks – Right defense
31. Ian Cole – Pittsburgh Penguins – Left defense
32. Josh Leivo – Toronto Maple Leafs – Left wing
33. Blake Comeau – Colorado Avalanche – Right wing
34. Ben Hutton – Vancouver Canucks – Left defense
35. Matt Cullen – Minnesota Wild – Center
36. Nic Petan – Winnipeg Jets – Center
37. Robin Lehner – Buffalo Sabres – Goaltender
38. Frank Vatrano – Boston Bruins – Left wing
39. Bobby Ryan – Ottawa Senators – Right wing
40. Tyson Barrie – Colorado Avalanche – Right defense