On the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Rangers …
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The ice system in place that Barclays Center is not suited for the Islanders long-term. Ownership is looking for other options, mainly a site in the Citi Field parking lot. They have discussed the idea of building an arena that would be on the third base/left field side. How to finance for the arena and large parking garage is not known at this point. There is an out clause with the Islanders and Barclay at some point.
The Jets could be waiting for the Ducks and Hampus Lindholm to have their situation resolved before they move Jacob Trouba. If a team trades for Trouba, they’ve already done their due diligence and know what it takes to sign him.
If the Rangers are going to try and trade for someone like Jacob Trouba or Sami Vatanen, they are going to have to move quality the other way. The Rangers need to see more from Kevin Hayes before they consider moving J.T. Miller for a top-four defenseman.
On the Los Angele Kings and Winnipeg Jets …
Sportsnet “Headlines”: Elliotte Friedman said the Kings have looked at goaltenders Ondrej Pavelec, Steve Mason, Reto Berra, and Mike Condon. Friedman wonders if they would consider reacquiring Jonathan Bernier. The Ducks will need move out some salary.
“Anaheim needs to clear cap room, Bill Ranford is a fan of Bernier, I wonder if there’s a match there if they could make it fit.”
In the short-term, the Kings will likely see if they can get by with what they have.
“It looks like right now they’re going to say ‘Until we get a better option that we can fit, then Peter Budaj, he’s going to be our guy.’ “
Nick Kypreos thinks the Jets may not done with Pavelec as they may not be completely sold on their Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson pairing this year.
