- Andy Strickland: With Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek believed to have a concussion, have been told that a trade involving him would likely have to involve a games played or playoff round condition.
- Andy Strickland: Coyotes GM Don Maloney may not mind taking players back that have term in any of their upcoming trades. He needs centers. Doesn’t mind players with term as they’ll face some challenges signing free agents.
- Andy Strickland: A Keith Yandle trade may wait until the summer, though that can change quickly.
- Jim Matheson: Does Coyotes GM Don Maloney trade Keith Yandle at the deadline or during the offseason for forward/defense/draft help?
- Jim Matheson: Stars Shawn Horcoff could be a nice pickup for someone if they can get the dollars to work.
- Pierre LeBrun: The Stars are getting calls for pending UFA Erik Cole. He’s having a good year and would be a nice pickup for someone.
- Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN radio: “If the Leafs are going to be active now, the guys we talked about forever are gone.” If they’re going to make a move now they’re moving term & dollars” “Do they get offers that are in the ballpark that gets them to contemplate moving Bozak, Lupul, Phaneuf & Kessel?” “Right now we’ll have to wait & See. I just don’t know. The best offers will come out around Sunday.”Bob McKenzie on the Penguins: “I think he’s really good. The Leafs’ PK has been exceptional & Winnik has been a big part of that.” “He’s a depth player, but he’ll really help them. I don’t know if Rutherford is done” “Once you’re in that mindset of moving picks for rentals you say you’re in for a dime, you’re in for a dollar” “I think Rutherford would like to add a defenseman.”McKenzie on the Blackhawks: “Hawks aren’t an ordinary team they know that w/ the economic reality of the cap, that this might not be the last hurrah but there is an element that the window is closing with this particular group” “Sharp is a guy that might have to be moved in the summer. Oduya is a guy that isn’t likely going to be re-signed.” “Bowman may look at this & say this is as good a chance to win a Cup so lets’ get going” “I think they’re going to try and get assets like Vermette or Sekera “
McKenzie on the Kings: “That’s a unique situation for the Kings. Nobody knowing what the status of Voynov is going to be.” “It’s a really small window between now & the rest of the season. If Voynov is reinstated & his money comes back on the cap, the Kings are going to be in tough. They’re throwing caution to the wind like the Hawks” “These situations are very unique . Teams that have won before & doing what they can to win again”
McKenzie on the Capitals: “I think MacLellan is really keen & trying to do something.”
