- Damien Cox: The Red Wings are still interested in Leafs Cody Franson, but not for a first round pick. The Kings are still intrigued at the idea of adding Dion Phaneuf according to Elliotte Friedman.
- Damien Cox: The Leafs would have to take Mike Richards in any deal for Phaneuf. The Leafs would also like one of the Kings better prospects.
- Damien Cox: Senators GM Bryan Murray’s battle with cancer is going well and he’s considering coming back next season.
- Damien Cox: The Penguins might give up one of their young defensemen to get an experienced one. Steve Downie has been a scratch and could be moved to help out their cap situation.
- Damien Cox: Elliotte Friedman reporting the Canucks are starting talks about a new contract for Chris Tanev.
- LA and other teams are doing their due diligence on Dion Phaneuf.
The Wings aren’t interested in moving Anthony Mantha or Dylan Larkin.
No progress in Leafs talks with Mike Santorelli and Daniel Winnik. There is interest in Leafs Tyler Bozak.
The Stars are may be interested in Andrej Sekera.
The Lightning could be interested in Zbynek Michalek.
The Blue Jackets could be open to moving anyone on their blueline not named Ryan Murray and David Savard.
There is optimism that the Senators and Marc Methot could agree on a new contract.
The Penguins may look for a backup goalie as Thomas Greiss hasn’t been as good since having the mumps.