Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Trade speculation is heating up. Avs Ryan O’Reilly with Jake Gardiner and possibly Tyler Bozak going back. Dion Phaneuf for Mike Richards.
Nick Kypreos: The Maple Leafs and Sabres have shown interest in Avs Ryan O’Reilly.
Damien Cox and Elliotte Friedman: The Leafs are looking to start contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody Franson. There is no chance that Brendan Shanahan would replace Dave Nonis as the Leafs GM. Morgan Rielly is the No. 1 player that teams first ask the Maple Leafs about. Friedman mentions Dion Phaneuf for Mike Richards, and if both teams would consider it. The Flames and Predators may have interest in Chris Stewart. Contract talks between the Canucks and Chris Tanev will start this week.