- Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Hottest trade targets and teams that might be interested.Daniel Winnik: Would be a steal if the Leafs could get a 2nd round pick for him. The Rangers have been scouting him.Ryan O’Reilly: Most likely suitors include the Leafs and Sabres. More of trade closer to the draft.
Jaromir Jagr: The Islanders, Ducks and Wild could be interested.
Jiri Tlusty: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is a fan.
Antoine Vermette: The Canucks are in the market
Chris Stewart: He’s a Bruins type of player.
Keith Yandle: Coyotes could get a high-end prospect or two. The Canadiens, Bruins and Canucks could be interested.
Dion Phaneuf: The Kings are the most likely landing spot. The Wings and Panthers are said to be have some interest as well. More of an offseason move.
Andrej Sekera: The Kings, Blackhawks and Rangers are interested.
Jeff Petry: The Red Wings, Islanders and Penguins are interested.
- Eric Stephens: (on Bryzgalov clearing waivers) Ilya Bryzgalov’s agent, Ritch Winter, wouldn’t talk about whether Bryzgalov would consider going to the AHL. Dan Wood: Ducks GM Bob Murray said that he plans on talking to Bryzgalov and Winter later on today and will go from there.
- James Mirtle: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul: “I love being a Maple Leaf. But if I’m not in the plans, I’m not in the plans. It’s not like I can talk my way back into them.” … “I haven’t had any discussions with anyone . No one really knows where we stand right now.”
- Matt Larkin: Lupul will be a tough sell with his injury issues and three years left at $5.25 million.
- Darren Dreger: Nothing new regarding Lupul trade talks. There is some interest in him, but nothing they are wanting to move on at the moment. Things could heat up later in the week.
- Mark Masters: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf on the trade deadline: “There’s going to be lots of rumours & that’s not easy to deal with. You can feel it in the dressing room.” … “You’re talking about guys lives, guys jobs & their careers & as a player you can feel it.” … “When you’re being asked it day after day (pause) it is what it is but it does take a toll on your group, in your room.”
