From twitter unless otherwise noted
- David Pagnotta: Sharks have granted a few teams, including the Wild and Flyers, permission to speak with Ryane Clowe’s agent.
- The Fourth Period: The Wild are looking for a 2nd line winger. One of GM Fletcher’s targets is Clowe.
“If I go somewhere, I’m not going to sign unless I see potential, but it’s definitely something I’d be open to,” Clowe told the San Jose Mercury News. “On the other hand, if it had to come down somewhere as a rental it would probably be to a team that’s a top team looking at making a run. We’ll see.”
If the Wild don’t land Clowe, they could turn to Sabres Jason Pominville or Drew Stafford, Flames Lee Stempniak, Curtis Glencross or Alex Tanguay.
- Darren Dreger: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis spoke with Kiprusoff’s agent yesterday, and it’s likely that he’ll speak directly with Kiprusoff today.
- Mark Masters: Leafs James Reimer on trade talk: ‘Reimer on deadline buzz: ‘Honestly, it is a distraction … it’s a huge distraction. To not be playing is almost a benefit’
- Mark Lazerus: A Blackhawks trade target Arthur Staple: Islanders and Mark Streit are unable to agree on a contract extension but it’s unlikely that he’s traded.
- George Richards: The Panthers put pending UFA Mike Santorelli on waivers.