NHL trade deadline: Weekend intel
/ Chris NicholsThis page will be updated all weekend.
BTW, did some digging last 36 hrs. Yinz can officially consider it a #KeslerWatch. #pens very interested and sounds like they're on his list
— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 1, 2025
Also Vigneault expresses confidence and optimism Cally will re-sign as well. Said that's how he'd bet if he were a betting man.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) March 1, 2025
Source told me Panthers would deal Boyes for right price and then possibly re-sign him in offseason. #flapanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Source told me impending FA D Mike Weaver would also be moved for decent draft pick. #flapanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Whatever Panthers do before deadline doesn't mean it's a fire sale, just good business. #FlaPanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
The excellent foundation of young talent will not be disturbed. They will be shopping as well as ditching expiring contracts. #FlaPanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Kulikov will be a RFA and could also be in demand although he has played better recently despite another game-costing turnover Thursday.
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Seems to me AV is pretty good at getting messages out through media. If he says he's confident about Cally, might be some smoke to the fire.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) March 1, 2025
Helene St. James: As trade deadline looms, blockbuster deal unlikely for Detroit Red Wings http://t.co/fCTucADkt8 via @freep
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) March 1, 2025
Barch and Weaver scratched. Could be foreshadowing of Weaver getting traded #FlaPanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Many have asked ... Johansen for Kesler? I can't imagine #CBJ would part w a 21-year-old man-child who has shown signs of No. 1 capability.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) March 1, 2025
Kesler is obviously one hell of a player, would make any #NHL club better. But would be very hard for #CBJ to part w Sergei or either Ryan.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) March 1, 2025
Lots of discussions on #sabres Tyler Myers. He has a no-move clause in his contract. He'll have the final word if a deal is on the table.
— Renaud Lavoie (@LavoieRenaud) March 1, 2025
With their 2015 pick likely going to Buffalo, Isles want 1st rounder in any Vanek trade to be in '15. Teams reluctant to do that.
— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) March 1, 2025
Of course, too early to tell when Isles' first pick will be in '14. If it's say, 6th or 7th, they could give it to Sabres.
— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) March 1, 2025
Prices will need to drop for Kings to make their move. Plus cap an issue...
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 1, 2025
#Panthers trying to get Boyes re-signed. If he falls somewhere in the 2.5 - 3m aav range highly likely he stays. #NHL
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) March 1, 2025
Callahan says he's happy, very happy for Girardi, has nothing new to report on his situation. Doesn't believe one impacts the other.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) March 1, 2025
Brodeur said he doesn't know if he'll be traded. He said he would not have to be a starter to waive hi no-trade, just play more often.
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Brodeur said he may want to play next season so he needs to play more often this year than he is right now. http://t.co/7Jrs9EBBpv
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Brodeur acknowledged if could be his last game for the Devils. "I took it the same way. I think that's one of my strengths."
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Jagr said a team would have to talk to him about acquiring him in a trade. "I'm 42. I might just want to go home." http://t.co/7Jrs9EBBpv
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Brodeur on waiving no-trade: “It definitely depends on where it would be if I do accept it. I know I’m running out of time, but I’m not...
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Brodeur: "...there yet. I’m taking my time on this.” http://t.co/7Jrs9EBBpv
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Jaromir Jagr on trade deadline: “I don’t know the situation with Marty. The situation with me, I think if any team would try to trade for me
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Jagr: "...they would probably ask me first if I wanted to go there. I don’t have a contract (for next season) and I’m 42 years old...
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Jagr: "...What if I decided to go home? Nobody is going to give any draft picks or players for me if they don’t know...
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
Jagr: “Same thing happened when I went to Boston. They called before. So I’m probably going to know what’s going on before.”
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) March 1, 2025
He said Weaver was benched based on Thursday's play, not trade; Thomas purely bec of back to backs. #FlaPanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Dale Tallon not on trip. Guess his cell phone cord doesn't reach Columbus #tradescoming
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
To me it sounds like MB30 is leaning toward accepting a deal. Or I put it this way, he's closer than I ever thought he would be.
— Daren Millard (@darenmillard) March 1, 2025
Could Paul Stastny still be traded by Wednesday? The answer is yes. Here's why: http://t.co/r3HFs7ERE0
— Adrian Dater (@adater) March 1, 2025
Brad Boyes says he wants to stay with the #FlaPanthers & confirms agent working with Dale Tallon on new deal http://t.co/HGyP2lYDva
— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 1, 2025
One player the Avs are not interested in is Tyler Myers, so don't start those rumors
— Adrian Dater (@adater) March 1, 2025
after oly break, Cheveldayoff needed to see if club would continue to win. Hard to believe #nhljets sell at deadline. Can they be buyers?
— gary lawless (@garylawless) March 1, 2025
to qualify, any #nhljets moves to improve this season will almost certainly be done without the use of prospects/picks. making it hard to do
— gary lawless (@garylawless) March 1, 2025
to me, buff is the wild card. he could go in a hockey deal. but someone will have to tempt #nhljets
— gary lawless (@garylawless) March 1, 2025
Bowman not focused on trade deadline. Happy with team, chemistry going forward. #Blackhawks
— Tracey Myers (@TramyersCSN) March 1, 2025
Panthers source confirms team is on verge of re-signing Brad Boyes to multiple-year deal. #FlaPanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Panthers source says they "won't move" Boyes and "may have some good pieces coming our way." #FlaPanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 1, 2025
Would Kesler be worth it for Penguins? http://t.co/rDPgkiQNB7
— Dave Molinari (@MolinariPG) March 1, 2025
Panthers source says players with character who don't "lay down" will be rewarded. #flapanthers
— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 2, 2025
The Canucks goal is to trade Ryan Kesler next week but not for cheap. If the right offer doesn't come, he'll finish the season in Vancouver.
— Renaud Lavoie (@LavoieRenaud) March 2, 2025
In the Stan Bowman transcript he mentioned the value of making trades earlier in the year for acclimation purposes. Makes a lot of sense.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) March 2, 2025
I don't believe for a moment this decision to start Lack is related to any imminent Luongo trade possibility.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2025
I also can't imagine Luongo has any burning desire to remain in VAN any longer than he has to but we've been down that road before, eh?
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2025
Boy the Kesler trade story seems like so long ago... #canucks
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) March 2, 2025
Said St. Louis; "All the distractions, you go on the ice you don't think about anything. You just go play. For me, it's a safe place."
— Damian Cristodero (@LightningTimes) March 2, 2025
Blues now an unlikely Islanders' trade partner http://t.co/I3E3r6eAkf
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) March 2, 2025
Plugged-in with PIT is @RobRossi_Trib -- http://t.co/wdceS5dJia
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2025
And I do agree with Rob, PIT is being very aggressive in its pursuit of Kesler.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2025
FWIW, I think VAN is still in gathering phase...seeing who is interested and what is out there. Still time.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2025
The Brandon Sutter panic around town is pretty great stuff
— Jason Botchford (@botchford) March 2, 2025
Price to get Kesler is high. 1. Significant/established NHLer, preferably a C, 20 to 25; 2. Top prospect, preferably a F. 3. 1st rd pick.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2025
Now, that isn't to say VAN couldn't take D instead of F prospect but more pressing need is up front. May just mean having to move a D later.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2025
PIT, for example, rumored to be interested in Kesler. Would PIT give up Brandon Sutter, Derrick Pouliot and a 1st rder? Would VAN take it?
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2025
If VAN's price for Kesler isn't met by deadline - keeping in mind Kesler controls process with NTC - it can be re-visited at the draft.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2025
The reported potential returns for Ryan Kesler from Pittsburgh aren't even close to what Kesler is worth. Not even close.
— Ken Campbell (@THNKenCampbell) March 2, 2025
Kesler would give Penguins what they used to have - the best 1-2-3 center punch in the NHL. Kesler's worth a ton.
— Ken Campbell (@THNKenCampbell) March 2, 2025
#SJSharks conscious of trade deadline looming and a few general thoughts from Wilson on where things stand. http://t.co/sd2tITqQyk
— David Pollak (@PollakOnSharks) March 2, 2025
Penguins identify Canucks' Kesler as top trade target http://t.co/Sfo9iHdGgS via @TribLIVE #pens #canucks #NHLtrades
— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 2, 2025
Of waiving his no trade, Martin Brodeur said this afternoon. "“It definitely depends on where it would be" and "I'm not there yet."
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) March 2, 2025
In other words, if Brodeur waives his no trade it's going to be team specific/offer specific. He wouldnt waive it completey for all trades.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) March 2, 2025
Don't know exactly what @KevinWeekes reported, but am certain Brodeur wouldn't waive no-trade completely & give up control where he'd go.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) March 2, 2025
So, maybe it's a case that he's agreed to waive it to go to certain teams. I have no information on that either way.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) March 2, 2025
Or maybe it's simply Brodeur told Lamoriello he'll waive the no-trade clause if he gets an offer both of them like.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) March 2, 2025
But, to say simply he's waived his no-trade clause, I don't know what that means.
— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) March 2, 2025