Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators game …
- Eric Engels: Scouts listed for the Canadiens – Predators: Blackhawks (2 – including GM Stan Bowman), Flames (2), Capitals (2), Stars, Devils, Avalanche, Oilers, Red Wings and Predators.
- Eric Engels: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he’s at the game scouting for the under-23 World Cup team. Said that Alex Galchenyuk is one of the players he’s looking at.
Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins game …
- Aaron Portzline: Scouts listed for the Blue Jackets – Bruins: Panthers (2), Coyotes, Flames, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Stars, Wild, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Lightning and Canucks.
Scouting the Washington Capitals and Arizona Coyotes games …
- Chuck Gormley: Scouts listed for the Capitals – Coyotes : Bruins, Blackhawks, Stars, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers (2) and Sharks
Scouting the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks game …
- Michael Augello: Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas and Director of pro scouting Dave Morrison are listed that the Blues – Sharks game. Elliotte Friedman mentioned the Blues possible interest in Nazem Kadri today. Leafs could be eyeing Kevin Shattenkirk.
- David Pagnotta: Also listed for the Blues-Sharks: Canadiens assistant GM Scott Mellanby, Flyers director of scouting Chris Pryor, Rangers director of pro scouting Kevin Maxwell, scouts from the Canucks, Rangers, Blackhawks and Ducks.
On Dryden Hunt …
- Darren Dreger: At least four teams are interested in signing Moose Jay Warriors (WHL) Dryden Hunt to an entry level deal.
On Best fits …
- Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded at the deadline, and where they would best in.Andrew Ladd – Chicago Blackhawks – would fit in with nicely with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa.
Eric Staal – NY Rangers – Rangers need another scoring winger. His numbers are declining, but a move may fire him up. Has a no-trade and a big salary. Hurricanes would likely have to retain salary.
Mikkel Boedker – Florida Panthers – the Panthers could use some more offense. Cost to acquire should be cheaper than Ladd.
Dan Hamhuis – Dallas Stars – could use a veteran on their blueline.
Jonathan Drouin – St. Louis Blues – The Blues have been looking for some scoring help up front.
Dale Weise – Anaheim Ducks – looking for a forward that can provide some scoring and grit. Asking price could be high.
