NHL Rumors: An Erik Karlsson Trade To Tampa Bay Not Done … Yet
Reports that an Erik Karlsson trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning could be real close.
Running updates on a potential Erik Karlsson trade …

8:14 AMMichael Traikos: “I’m skeptical they’ll get anywhere near the type of return that will placate fans.”

8:00 AMShawn Simpson: (when asked if it’s still a done deal) “Haven’t heard otherwise. Will see what the day brings.”

10:45 PMElliotte Friedman: “Getting denials on a Karlsson trade….we’ll just have to let things play out”

10:44 PMErik Erlendsson: “No confirmation on the report out of Ottawa that a deal is done pending a trade call and while sense is this might be getting close, it’s sounds like it’s not to that point yet”

  • 10:49 PMElliotte Friedman: “This may be the correct take. We’ll see.”
  • 10:59 PMErik Erlendsson: “I’m not saying the report out of Ottawa is inaccurate so don’t shoot the messenger, I can only report what I know on my end”
  • 11:07 PMDavid Pagnotta: “Following up on Erik’s latest here: Word we have seems to suggest it’s on the path to completion, but not done yet. Parties involved are waiting just like the rest of us. We shall see how it all unfolds.”

10:43 PMTravis Yost: “Not sure it’s done … (yet?).”

10:17 PMShawn Simpson: “My NHL sources tell me a Karlsson deal to Tampa is done, pending a call with the league office.”

9:14 PM – Travis Yost: “Sounds like Ottawa and Tampa Bay are getting close on a Karlsson trade. We will see what happens in the next 24-hours.”

8:07 PMChris Stevenson: “Hearing now things have gone quiet between the Senators and Stars which would support tweet that focus has shifted to Tampa Bay.”

7:46 PMLarry Brooks: “Rangers would have to ensure that taking Callahan contract (5.8×2) does not inhibit them next summer when Panarin could hit market.”

7:02 PM – Joe Smith: “Also hearing Callahan in play in terms of third team to create space for potential deal. . Would imagine Rangers on his 16-team modifies no-move list he’d go to.”

6:58 PMDarren Dreger: “Tampa Bay and Ottawa continue to work on an Erik Karlsson trade. The NYR may be involved as Lightning need cap room. Callahan back to NY?”

4:17 PMTravis Yost: “Per source, teams around the league have been engaged as a third party to help facilitate a potential Erik Karlsson/Tampa Bay trade. Have to make salaries work.”