The Buffalo Sabers may be looking at the top six
Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabers GM Kevyn Adams said he would be “open” to the idea of adding top six players, but after the first day of free agency, he’s happy with his roster.
They view Jason Zucker as someone who can play anywhere on the nine. Sam Lafferty can play center or wing.
Do the Edmonton Oilers want to move Evander Kane?
Ryan Rishaug: There have been rumors about Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane. As of early yesterday afternoon, he had not been asked to waive his no-trade clause at any time.
The relationship between Tampa Bay and Steven Stamkos broke down last summer
Teams on Thomas Chabot’s list of 10 teams not to trade…
Shawn Simpson: You’ve been told that Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot has a 10-team no-trade list and the teams on it are:
Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Pierre-Olivier Joseph were very different
William DePaoli: On Sunday the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pierre-Olivier Joseph were valued at $750,000 in a deal. They have been talking about two-year contracts.
The Montreal Canadiens were interested in Jonathan Marchessault but…
Arpon Basu: Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes said they weren’t willing to give Jonathan Marchessault four or five years on a deal.
With the Canadiens’ focus on their young players, they were only looking for short-term fits.
NHL rumors: Mitch Marner, Martin Necas, and Jacob Trouba
Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac and Joel Quenneville will be reinstated
Chris Johnston: On or after July 10, Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac and Joel Quenneville will be able to work in the NHL again after being officially reinstated by the league.
Frank Seravalli: Bowman would like to be the top candidate for the Edmonton Oilers GM vacancy.
When the Oilers hired Jeff Jackson last summer as CEO of Hockey Operations, they believed Bowman was on their radar.
