- Mike Ziesberger via twitter: Flyers coach Laviolette said that Kris Versteeg could play with Mike Richards or Claude Giroux, won’t break up the Briere line. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Versteeg did not ask Burke for a trade.
- Craig Custance via twitter: Brian Burke said the 3rd round pick they got in the Versteeg trade is already in an offer. Greg Brady via twitter: The trade involves a player coming back to the Leafs if it happens.
- Steve Dangle via twitter: Quoting Burke from his press conference last night, “The agent here has asked for complete secrecy and silence regarding Tomas Kaberle.” …. Burke regarding the 1st rounder: “I haven’t put it in play, but would I move it? Yes.”
- Jim Matheson via twitter: Since Versteeg and Fisher netted 1st rounders, there’s no way the Oilers wouldn’t get one in any Penner or Hemsky deal if they go that route.
- EJ Hradek via twitter: Hradek thinks that Joni Pitkanen would be a great fit in San Jose if they could make it work cap wise.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein thinks the LA Kings need a left winger before they can be serious contenders, Handzus isn’t the answer for Kopitar. Curtis Glencross would be a good fit for the Kings, along with 28 other teams, but Bernstein doesn’t see the Flames messing with the chemistry they have going on now.
- Nick Cotsonika via twitter: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is still trying to find Mike Smith a new team before the deadline.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The Cancucks will look to add a 3rd-4th liner by the deadline, a Brad Winchester (STL) type player.