Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Islanders, Ducks, Devils, Oilers, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens would all be interested in Evander Kane, but it wouldn’t make sense to trade him before the deadline.
Sources saying Sharks GM Doug Wilson has held talks with the Coyotes about Zybnek Michalek. The Blues, Red Wings and Ducks have also inquired about Michalek.
The Blues, Predators and Blackhawks have showed interest in Coyotes Lauri Korpikoski.
The Rangers are pushing hard for Coyotes Antoine Vermette. The Canadiens are also working hard to land Vermette.
The Oilers use to be willing to talk about Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle, but both have been pulled off the marketplace.
The Blue Jackets would like to move defenseman Jordan Leopold.
Teams are interested in Blue Jackets Cam Atkinson, and if the Blue Jackets decide to move him, they should get a decent return for him.
The Rangers may need some insurance in net with Henrik Lundqvist’s injury. Options may be limited. Sabres Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth have expiring contracts. Evgeni Nabokov is in the AHL.
Several teams have called the Kings about Martin Jones.
The Sharks would listen to offers on Antti Niemi, but it makes no sense since he’s played 75 percent of their games and Alex Stalock isn’t ready.
There have been no talks lately between the Hurricanes and Andrej Sekera.
The Jets have called the Senators about Chris Neil, but they are on his 15 team no trade list.
If Dion Phaneuf can return before the trade deadline, there is a chance he’s traded. The Kings, Stars and Ducks have all shown interest in Phaneuf.
