Quick hits from across the league
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) If the Recent York Islanders remain within the playoff hunt, could absolutely see them seeking to add ahead of the trade deadline. They lost Kyle Palmieri for the season and defenseman Alexander Romanov for five to 6 months. They might get full LTIR relief for Palmieri. They ought to be energetic on the deadline.
The Columbus Blue Jackets recently signed Brendan Smith to play on their third pair to see if it really works. They may determine to look elsewhere for a left handed D with some size and snarl. It is sensible for them to attempt to upgrade there.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Recent Jersey Devils are going to should move out money in the event that they want to herald money. They’re seeking to do something. No-trades and modified no-trades are making things harder.
Consider the Edmonton Oilers also checked out Buffalo Sabres Alex Lyon.
Several sources have said the Los Angeles Kings aren’t really seeking to trade center Phillip Danault, because it’s tough to search out centers.
Anaheim Geese center Ryan Strome has been out and in of the lineup, and in the event that they don’t have a everlasting spot, he could get some interest.
Recent York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov has been fighting for ice and there are some teams poking around.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli hasn’t been a fit. Consider that there have been another teams who showed interest before he was dealt to Toronto. Possibly they’ll circle back.
It won’t occur until they get healthy, but some teams could circle back on Seattle Kraken forward Mason Marchment.
Seems like some teams would relatively ‘top-up’ the players payments if revenues are higher versus raising the projected salary cap ceiling of $104 million next yr.
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson when asked if he could retire after the season – “No probability.”
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