Now is not the time for the Florida Panthers to approach Sergei Bobrovsky about a contract
TSN: The Florida Panthers have a number of UFAs under consideration, including forwards AJ Greer and defender Jeff Petrywhich, according to Pierre LeBrun, could be moved at the deadline. Kevin Weekes wondered this week if goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky can be traded as he has not been renewed. LeBrun notes:
“And you know, right now in the season, given his issues, it’s not the time to approach him for an extension. That would wait until after the year. So keep an eye on that one if Florida doesn’t make a run here.”
Not much activity on St. Louis Blues Jordan Binnington, but there is some others
TSN: Darren Dreger said there isn’t much trade activity surrounding the St. Louis Blues goaltender at the moment Jordan Binningtonbut a few others are getting interested.
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“I’m looking at Captain Brayden Schenn. It seems his name appears every year. He doesn’t necessarily have the courage to rebuild. Could he be suitable? But there is a lot of attention for experienced defenders Justin Faulk.”
David Pagnotta: The St. Louis Blues have tried to make a trade Mathieu Josephand on Thursday he was granted an exemption. They hope to move him before the trade deadline if he clears waivers.
The Ottawa Senators continue to search for a right-handed defenseman
The Ottawa Citizen’s Bruce Garrioch: Sources say Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios continues to look for a right-handed defender and a forward who can play in the top six.
A right-handed defender, like Dman, is the top priority Nick Jensen is struggling with offseason hip surgery. There aren’t many options right now and the costs are high.
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks will be cautious buyers at the deadline
Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar interests the senators. He has a cap hit of $6.25 million through 2030-31. The Sens also destroyed Flames Zach Wittewolk.
The Senators aren’t alone in their search for a right-handed defenseman, as the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Utah Mammoth are also believed to be looking. The Red Wings have also shown some interest in Weegar.
Sources say the Flames want a first- or second-round pick and a top prospect or marquee player for Weegar.
Other possible options include Brandon Carlo (maple leaves), Dougie Hamilton (devilish), Connor Murphy (Black hawks), Justin Faulk (Blues) and Colton Parayko (Blues).
The Senators don’t have a first-round pick this year. A league executive said the only candidates of interest were defensemen Carter Yakemchuk and Logan Hensler. The Senators are not interested in trading Yaremchuk or Hensler.
NHL Rumors: What could the Ottawa Senators use heading into the trade deadline?
Pending UFAs they could eventually trade are forwards Claude Giroux, David Perron, Lars EllerAnd Nick Neven and defenseman Jensen. AHL goaltender Mads Sogaard could be traded.
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