- Ian McLaren of theScore: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 radio on a Cam Talbot trade offer.
I’m told that there was a team that offered two second-round picks for Cam Talbot and that didn’t close the deal. So (general manager Glen) Sather and (assistant GM) Jeff Gorton and management types of the New York Rangers are still on a bit of a fishing expedition.
The Rangers recognize that he’s a valuable piece. He’s got another year left at $1.45 million. He’s proven that he can be an excellent 1A goaltender. He came in long term in place of Henrik Lundqvist last season, who had some injury issues, obviously. And he proved that it appears he’s ready to be a starter.
- Teams that have at least two second round draft picks this year: Sabres, Coyotes, Oilers, Devils, Blue Jackets, Flames and Senators. Of those, the Sabres, Oilers and Flames are rumored to be looking for a goalie. Dreger didn’t mention if both picks were for this year or a combination of this year and next
- Pierre LeBrun: Teams are showing interest in Patrick Sharp, but the Blackhawks haven’t gotten far with anyone. Have only been preliminary talks.
- Brian Compton: Think that if Kyle Okposo is traded, it wouldn’t be for pick(s) as the Islanders are built to contend now.
- Stephen Lorenzo: Source saying talks between the Islanders and Michal Neuvirth haven’t completely broken down. He’s waiting and looking.
- Frank Seravalli: Talks between the Jets and Michael Frolik are ongoing. He may not hit the open market.
- News 1130 Sports: Hearing that the Canucks weren’t planning on qualifying goaltender Joacim Eriksson, which is why he signed in the KHL.
- Ken Campbell: A GM said that 3-on-3 OT will almost certainly pass today, but he wasn’t sure if it will be right at the start of OT or using the AHL model.