Category Archives: Tampa Bay Lightning
Kadri wouldn’t be a good trade piece for Drouin
Kypreos says that Kadri wouldn't be a good trade piece for Drouin because Yzerman would want someone younger.
— Platinum Seat Ghosts (@3rdPeriodSuits) January 14, 2016
Lightning would like to trade Carle
Among the worst-kept secrets in the NHL is that the Lightning would like to trade Carle, a move that would clear $5.5 million off Tampa Bay’s salary cap. But Carle has two seasons on his contract beyond this season, a road block in trying to work out a deal with another team.
McKenzie: Drouin to the Blues?
It appears the Jonathan Drouin trade talks are heating up. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie provides an update on The Morning Show on TSN Radio 690 in Montreal.
Wild sets sights on Lightning’s Drouin
The Wild is one of several teams having trade talks with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman. Other teams pursuing Drouin, according to league sources, include St. Louis, Anaheim, the Rangers, Islanders, Colorado, Winnipeg, Montreal and New Jersey.
Among the pursuers for Jonathan Drouin is Anaheim
Among the pursuers for Jonathan Drouin, one source warned Monday Anaheim hasn’t got enough mention. It’s a logical bet, because no one needs offensive help more than the Ducks.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-ducks-a-logical-fit-for-lightnings-drouin/
Ducks may look outside current roster for scoring help
Tampa Bay is seeking a right-shot defenseman. The presence of rising prospect Brandon Montour could make Sami Vatanen expendable, especially when left-shooting Shea Theodore has looked the part of an NHL regular while Cam Fowler recovers from a knee injury.
The Ducks want to re-sign Vatanen, their top offensive threat from the blue line. But a deal obviously hasn’t gotten done. Vatanen, 24, might reach 35-plus points for the second straight season and could at the very least triple the $1,275,000 he’s making this season.
Could Drouin be headed to Minnesota ?
Pierre McGuire mentioned Drouin could be traded this week. Minny high on the list. @TSNJR @TSNHammer @TSN1200
— Shawn Simpson (@TSNSimmer) January 11, 2016
All eyes still on Stamkos … Lightning shopping Drouin
Really, the guy to watch in the next two months in Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos. There has been no update in contract talks between the two sides and there’s been a news blackout on any discussions. The belief in many circles is if Stamkos hasn’t signed by now then he’s not going to but that doesn’t mean he’ll be traded.
Robby Fabbri for Jonathan Drouin is a possibility.
Source tells me a deal involving Robby Fabbri for Jonathan Drouin is a serious possibility. https://t.co/VVxU6mNzDC
— AJ Jakubec (@AJonSports) January 8, 2016
St. James: Red Wings should look into Drouin trade
An intriguing situation has developed in Tampa Bay, one that should interest the Detroit Red Wings.
Jonathan Drouin, a top-three draft pick, wants out, and it’s worth it for the Wings to see whether they could land him.
Dreger: Rangers Have ‘Significant’ Interest in Drouin
On potential interest of the New York Rangers in Jonathan Drouin:
“Yeah, I would say it’s significant. It’s significant. Now, whether or not there’s a deal to be made is another thing and I don’t believe that the Rangers have a full grasp on what the asking price is. But I was working on this yesterday as well and they do have some interest.
Canadiens “are aggressively pursuing Drouin.”
BREAKING: HABS CH I can confirm from a strong source the Habs are aggressively pursuing Drouin.
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) January 7, 2016
Trade demands no longer scary
Yeah, we’ll trade you. Maybe. If it works for us.
Patrick Marleau probably thought taking his feelings public would have him on a bus out of Silicon Valley very quickly. He’s still a Shark.