On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury …
Jimmy Murphy of Murphy’s Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an ‘unnamed team’ and if they couldn’t get a deal done, then he’d waive for the expansion draft. Fleury understood that Matt Murray was the Penguins goalie of the future.
David Pagnotta: Yes Fleury has waived his no-movement clause but it doesn’t guarantee that the Vegas Golden Knights will select him. Fleury has a 12-team no-trade list and can be traded somewhere else.
David Pagnotta: The Buffalo Sabres are one team on his no-trade list, not sure of the other 11.
On NHL Trade Speculation …
Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Elliotte Friedman was on the Fan 590 talking about all the trade speculation leading up to the expansion and entry drafts.
“It has a chance to be , there is no question about that. There is a lot going on. I think Anaheim, with their D, a lot of the talk is around Sami Vatanen. That is a big one.
Minnesota, with their D, there is Dumba and Brodin. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of those two go. I’m curious about their forwards; they’ve got a lot of protection issues there.
New Jersey, with the number-one pick, I’ve heard they like a number of defencemen there and I’m curious to see if they’ll move down.
Vancouver — there is a lot of teams looking for D, seeing if they can pry Chris Tanev loose. I haven’t followed that one as closely, but I know about a week ago people were talking to them about it. I’m curious to see if anyone will step up for that price.
Vegas is at the epicenter of it all. I think they’re looking at a deal with Columbus, most likely for David Clarkson, and they’ll get some nice pieces out of that — probably a first-round draft pick and maybe a prospect or two.
Tampa is looking for a D. There is a lot going on out there.
LA — they’re looking for a forward and they’ve got extra D.
Chicago is hosting the draft, and I think they’re trying to move up.”
Friedman adds that things are quiet in San Jose, but has a feeling they could do something. Joe Thornton returning to San Jose is more likely that Patrick Marleau.
