rumors and speculation from Friedman's 31 thoughts
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...arelli-firing/
Oilers checked in on Burakovsky - but a couple of sources threw cold water on that
Oilers like Athansiou whose speed would perfectly compliment McDavid but no guarantee the Wings will move him and the price would be costly
Rumblings were they tried to do a bigger deal with Chicago
Trying to move Rieder to open up cap space
One team asked about Evan Bouchard but it went nowhere
a few sources indicated that Chiarelli came close to a blockbuster deal at the 2016 draft days before he traded Hall for Larsson
Chiarelli wouldn't tell Friedman about the details
there was a potential three way that never happened with the Flames moving up to 3, BJs moving to 4, Oilers dropping to 6
Koskinen's extension will have some effect on Rittich's next contract
It can't be used in arbitration though (which is good news for the Flames)
Capitals have asked for a couple of mid-to-high round draft picks (2nds and 3rds)
Those picks would give them the assets to chase what they need
Friedman thinks an 8 year deal for Matthews is unlikely
Maybe a 5-6 year deal and that will bring the AAV down below McDavid's
The CHL top prospects game in Red Deer gave many scouts the opportunity to watch the Flames/Hurricanes game
Believe the Leafs were watching Pesce rather than Hamilton
If Leafs decide to go after a LH d-man, their top target is Muzzin
Leafs have made it clear Kapanen and Sandin are no-gos in trade talks
Doesn't sound like much negotiation between Sens and Dzingel
A few contenders are looking at Chris Kunitz
Friedman thinks the Flames acquiring Kunitz make a lot of sense
Rangers scouts are consistently following the Avalanche
Don't think the Rangers will want anything from the Avalanche roster for say a Kevin Hayes trade
Avs will see what Nikita Zadorov can return
Dallas dangling Nichushkin, Ritchie, and Janmark