NHL Rumors: Scouting the Avs-Pens, Flyers-Isles, Sabres-Ducks and Sens-Stars
Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins

On Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins …

Adrian Dater: The Carolina Hurricanes are again scouting an Avalanche. Believe that the Hurricanes could be on a short list of potential trade partners for the Avalanche. The Boston Bruins are also scouting the game.

Pierre LeBrun: The Hurricanes young defensemen would certainly interest the Avalanche.

Adrian Dater: The Toronto Maple Leafs also have a scout at the game tonight. The Leafs and Avs have already played twice this year and don’t have another game against each other.

On Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders …

Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Flyers – Islanders game: Pittsburgh Penguins (2), Wininpeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers.

On Scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks …

Chad DeDominicis: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Sabres – Ducks game: Montreal Canadiens (2), Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars.

Chad DeDominicis: Penguins Associate GM Jason Botterill was listed to attend the game.

Chad DeDominicis: Stars Director of Scouting and Player Development was listed to attend the game.

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars …

Adam Forsythe: The Vancouver Canucks have a scout watching the Senators for the second consecutive night.

Adam Forsythe: The Canucks don’t play the Senators again this season, and they don’t play the Stars until March 16th.