The Oilers may not have asked Russell about his no-movement clause
Ryan Rishaug: While there is still time for things to change, it’s not sounding like there have been any talks about between the Edmonton Oilers and Kris Russell‘s reps about waiving his no-movement clause.
Next year he carries a $4 million salary cap hit but a $1.5 million salary.
Kurt Leavins: There is a twitter account that is claiming the Oilers have been shopping Kris Russell. believes that to be “absolutely false.”
Possible asking price for Stone really high for the Flames
Pat Steinberg: The Calgary Flames are still very interested in Ottawa Senators forward Mark Stone but the asking price remains “ridiculously high.”
The sense is that the asking price is multiple first round picks, one of Juuso Valimaki, Rasmus Andersson, Oliver Kylington, and more.
The Flames are happy with their current roster and not willing to sell the farm for Stone.
Pat Steinberg: Makes that the Flames are not willing to move Valimaki or Andersson – should be a non-starter.
Don’t expect the Blackhawks to make a big splash, but could make some smaller deals
Scott Powers of The Athletic: Trade talk around the Chicago Blackhawks is quiet and they aren’t expected to make any big splashes.
A source said they could make a “hockey trade” but aren’t likely to give up assets to bring someone in.
A minor trade or two with an eye to next year could happen.
Teams are calling about defenseman Erik Gustafsson but they are not interested in trading him.
Duncan Keith (NMC), Brent Seabrook (NMC), Artem Anisimov (10-team trade list), Marcus Kruger (seven-team no-trade) and Chris Kunitz (NMC) aren’t interested in being traded.
Source saying John Hayden is being shopped.
Blackhawks could trade a defenseman or two as they have too many in their organization.
