Penguins watching Rangers
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins assistant GM Bill Guerin scouted the Rangers-Wild game on Thursday. He could have been looking at Mats Zuccarello and Vladislav Namestnikov.
The Penguins would have to move out salary for any Namestnikov deal.
Bruins eyeing Carter and Kreider
Shawn Hutcheon: Sources saying the Boston Bruins are kicking tires Los Angeles Kings Jeff Carter, and showing strong interest in New York Rangers Chris Kreider.
Predators won’t move Tolvanen for a rental
Larry Brooks: As of this morning the Nashville Predators are not going to trade Eeli Tolvanen for a rental.
If the Rangers want him, they are going to have to give up Kreider. The Predators are not interested in Kevin Hayes.
The Predators, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins and others have some interest in Mats Zuccarello.
Stars and Predators talking to Kings about Carter
Jonathan Davis: Hearing that the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators continue to talk to the Kings about Jeff Carter.
Kings looking to move Carter to help keep a couple forwards in town
Dennis Bernstein: The Los Angeles Kings need to create some traction on moving forward Jeff Carter by the deadline.
If they are able to move Carter, it would probably keep Trevor Lewis and Kyle Clifford in town.
There isn’t much talk going on at the moment about an Alec Martinez trade.
David Pagnotta: The Kings are once again exploring what the trade market is for Carter.
Devils looking to move Kinkaid
Andy Strickland: The goaltending market is slim heading into the deadline.
The New Jersey Devils would like to move goaltender Keith Kinkaid.
Red Wings not concerned about Howard and Nyquist
Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland doesn’t appear to be concerned about contracts for Jimmy Howard and Gustav Nyquist. He’ll wait and see until the deadline about both.
There is no interest in Thoams Vanek so far.
