Adrian Dater: Starting to hear talk from a few people that the 1st overall may be in play for a trade. “Personally, I think Avs will outsmart themselves by trading pick if they do. MacKinnon will be a superstar”
Paul Hendrick: Both Joe Sakic and Patrick Roy had an early morning meeting with Don Meehan of Newport Sports Management.
Bruce Garrioch: A couple of teams have called Penguins GM Ray Shero to say “keep them in mind” if they are going to trade Kris Letang. Still wants to sign him.
Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens have three second round picks and would like to move up in the draft.
David Pagnotta: The Canucks are still looking to trade Keith Ballard. If they can’t, expect him to be bought out.
Bob McKenzie: Confirming Russo that Cal Clutterbuck is likely to be dealt this weekend.
Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on Linus Omark: “I have not had a team inquire about him, but I would be open to moving his rights.” (from Tuesday’s press conference)
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland has talked with some teams about trades, but nothing is imminent.
“This is the weekend that teams are motivated to make a move, and we’re motivated to make a move or two between now and unrestricted free agency (which starts next Friday) that we think will make our team a little better,” Holland said.
Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask’s new deal will be in the $7 million range.
Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor.
Pierre LeBrun: Kris Letang’s agent, Kent Hughes and Penguins GM Ray Shero are expected to meet this afternoon.
Bob McKenzie: Unless the Devils make a substantial offer to David Clarkson, looking like he could hit the open market. They haven’t given him any numbers yet.
Howard Berger: With each passing hour Berger thinks more and more that Clarkson will be a Maple Leaf.
Dave Molinari: Penguins GM Ray Shero is still negotiating with Kris Letang. No deadline for getting it resolved.
Pierre LeBrun: The Blackhawks and Bryan Bickell’s camp had a conversation today.
Paul Hendrick: Leafs have sent qualifying offs to all of their RFAs.
Bob McKenzie: The Lightning have told Brendan Mikkelson that they won’t be qualifying him and he’ll be a UFA.
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are interested in Jarome Iginla. If Valtteri Filppula leaves, Stephen Weiss, Matt Cullen and Patrik Elias could be options. They don’t appear to be interested in David Clarkson and Nathan Horton.
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: Blues Alex Pietrangelo is looking for at $7 million a year and word is that he won’t entertain anything with a $6 in front of it. GM Doug Armstrong has already said they would match any offer sheet.
Josh Rimer: The Bruins may be making Tyler Seguin available. Bob McKenzie: The Bruins are talking trade and Tyler Seguin’s name has been discussed. Looking like Nathan Horton won’t be back.
Joe Haggerty: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that several teams have shown interest in the negotiating rights to Andrew Ference.
Darren Dreger: The Oilers are pushing for deals. Sources saying they are aggressively going after Braydon Coburn.
Chris Nichols: Sources telling Michael Russo that the asking price for Cal Clutterbuck is a 2nd round pick and a prospect.
Renaud Lavoie: A few teams have called the Blues about David Perron.