Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins GM Ray Shero said it’s possible that they add another impact player via trade or free agency.
Ryan Porth via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said it is status quo with Ryan Suter and not trading his rights. They were interested in trying to trade in to the back half of the 1st round. Rob Rossi via twitter: The Penguins were talking to the Predators about the rights to Ryan Suter. (2 minutes after the tweet, both sides moved on). Joshua Cooper via twitter: If the Penguins and Predators were talking about his rights, Suter is going to July 1st. Don’t think the Pens would be able to get a deal done.
Rob Rossi via twitter: Penguins GM Shero talking with Coyotes GM Maloney about Keith Yandle, moved on from Suter. Chris Stevenson via twitter: There were rumblings that Zbynek Michalek would be part of the deal to bring in Yandle. Dave Molinari via twitter: Yandle deal may have hit a snag. Rob Rossi via twitter: Also heard that the Penguins had interest in Coyotes Dman Rostislav Klesla.
Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson continues to garner interest. They will wait to see if the offers get better.
Frank Seravalli via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren: “We get calls on a lot of things. We’ll leave it at that.”
George Richards via twitter: As of yesterday (Wednesday), the Panthers had not even spoken with the Canucks about Roberto Luongo. The Panthers said that if the Canucks called, they would listen. He’s still a big-time goalie that would help them get in the playoffs, but money would be an issue.
Darren Dreger via twitter: Canucks GM Mike Gillis vows to be patient when dealing Luongo. The Panthers will likely find a way to make a deal work, but it could take awhile. Kevin McGran via twitter: The Panthers are interested in Luongo, but only for a cheap, cheap price.
Michael Arace via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said there were no offers for Rick Nash yesterday. He added if Nail Yakupov fell to them at #2, he would have traded the pick. Aaron Portzline via twitter: (right after draft) Howson said he already had 2 offers for the #31 pick, “but there’s a player there we really, really like.”
James Gordon via twitter: You have to wonder if with the acquisition of Sergei Bobrovsky, that Rick Nash to San Jose table is set. The Senators package included Robin Lehner or Ben Bishop. Team 1200 via twitter: (4:00 pm yesterday) According to RDS, last issue in Ottawa trading for Rick Nash is budgetary, in owner Eugene Melnyk’s hands now.
Arthur Staple via twitter: Islanders GM Garth Snow said he has no plans to talk with P.A. Parenteau’s agent, Allan Walsh, at the draft. He’s likely headed elsewhere.
Randy Miller via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that Michael Leighton is an option as Ilya Bryzgalov’s backup next year.
Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he thinks trades will happen in the coming days.
Lisa Dillman via twitter: Newly acquired Islanders defenseman told Dillman that he considered retirement after this season, but said he was feeling better and changed his mind.
Spector’s Hockey via twitter: @lakingsinsider is saying the Kings have interest in re-signing Dustin Penner, but “have not committed to the idea yet.”
Terry Jones via twitter: You have to wonder if Ales Hemsky is available now? Jordan Eberle, Nail Yakupov and Hemsky are all right wingers.
Jesse Spector via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said his scouts didn’t have Mikhail Grigorenko in their top 20.
