On Phil Kessel …
Second time I have heard about a dark horse team in on Kessel. They are looking for TOR to pay up to 3mio of his salary per season.
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) July 1, 2015
Rumors swirling that #Penguins want to get Kessel today.
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) July 1, 2015
On the Oilers and Sekera …
Oilers and Andrej Sekera are close to a deal. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 1, 2015
On the Canadiens …
Hearing Montreal is making headway on a bridge deal for RFA Alex Galchenyuk, talks still in progress
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2015
Pierre McGuire on TSN: "I could see the Montreal Canadiens being a legitimate contender to get (Beleskey)." At least he's consistent.
— HabsLinks (@HabsLinks) July 1, 2015
On the Blackhawks and Tikhonov …
Sportsnet reports that Russian forward Viktor Tikhonov, a Penguins target, is closing in on a deal with Chicago.
— Dave Molinari (@MolinariPG) July 1, 2015
On Paul Martin …
Believe the San Jose Sharks are very much the front-runners to land Paul Martin, getting close I think. He was their No. 1 UFA target
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) July 1, 2015
On backup goalies …
Coyotes, Bruins, Flyers and Kings active in search for backup goalies right now. Panthers/Penguins likely in mix, too. Not lot out there.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 1, 2015
On the Oilers …
If Oilers get another goaltender look for buyout or deal on Scrivens
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) July 1, 2015