Cheveldayoff may not be done adding to his blue line, however, DeMelo definitely helps. The Jets are also in the market for a forward, although prices remain high, so no guarantee that happens.
Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) 2/18/20, 1:03 PM
Calls coming in to Ottawa on Namestnikov. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s on the move in the days ahead. He’s been very good for the Senators. Good two way forward.
Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) 2/18/20, 2:46 PM
It’s not done yet, but VGK and LA are working to try to finalize a deal that would send defenceman Alec Martinez to the Golden Knights. Most telling sign will be if Martinez is in or out of the Kings’ lineup tonight vs. WPG.
Noticing the speculation around Gerard Gallant and the Canadiens. There’s been no contact. Spoke with Gallant. He and his wife will be in Montreal tonight, but it’s a mini vacation and nothing job related.
Hopes of a new contract between Chris Kreider and the New York Rangers are fading. Obviously, if the negotiation doesn’t shift in the hours ahead, Kreider will remain the top available player on the TSN Tradebait Board leading up to tomorrows deadline.
Detroit likely to move out a couple more pieces today. A few teams with interest in Athanasiou and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone steps up for Luke Glendening.