NHL Rumors: Vegas and Ottawa, Toronto and Edmonton, Detroit, NY Rangers, and Boston
Zack Kassian

On Mark Stone

Elliotte Friedman: “With one hour to the deadline, Vegas and Ottawa were working hard on a Mark Stone deal. Nashville was in there, too, and I think Calgary circled back. But the Golden Knights appeared to be the favourites. Let’s see.”

Pierre LeBrun: “Another Vegas/Ottawa deadline day showdown. Both teams grinding to get something done on Mark Stone.”

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers

Jim Matheson: “If Leafs need toughness at F, which they certainly do, and Oilers could use a F with more offensive juice, would a Zack Kassian for Connor Brown trade work? Brown played with McDavid in Erie”

On the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets

Aaron Portzline “Niklas Kronwall has informed the club that he does not wish to be traded, apparently. Still an hour to change his mind, but  interest in McQuaid picked up when that became known. Needed defensive depth, but can also use McQuaid’s toughness.”

On the Rangers 

David Pagnotta: “Hearing at least one team recently approached the Rangers about Lundqvist, but were told he’s still not willing to waive no-move.”

Rick Carpinieo: “Claesson still in play. Wondering if Namestnikov too. Or more.

Bruins and Toffoli

Ty Anderson: “Toffoli is interesting name to watch. Would address a need, but also almost guarantees Bruins would have to move salary out this summer.”