From Friedman's 31 thoughts
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...dline-dominos/
decisions on whether to move Panarin, Duchene, and Stone could hold the trade market up
Pens are ready to make a trade
Tampa could add a RHS defender at any time
Out of the box team that could snag both Bobrovsky and Panarin - Florida
Full market on Simmonds will become clear Panarin/Duchene/Stone decisions are revealed.
Boston is probably in on Simmonds no matter what, but others will want to see the full picture
Canes are trying to hurry along a Ferland trade, worried about another minor injury happening
Pens are among the teams that pursue Ferland.
Leafs will still look for a RHS d-man but it will be dollar in/ dollar out trade as they are concerned about Matthews and Marner's bonuses rolling over to next season.
Muzzin was attractive to the Leafs because he didn't cost a roster player compared to Pietrangelo or Pesce.
Blues asked for Nylander in Pietrangelo deal but that was rejected by Dubas
Kings and Leafs fought over getting Sandin included in the Muzzin deal
Leafs were most agressive persuer of Muzzin. Habs and TB were also in on him. Habs wanted him in part of the aborted Paccioretty trade.
Was surprised Timothy Liljegren wasn't part of the Muzzin trade but it looks like teams are down on him currently.
Pens could be in consideration to play an overseas game in Russia
Sekera is close to getting a conditioning stint. Oilers will need to clear cap room.
Hints that any team looking for a head coach should look at Flames Associate Coach Geoff Ward pointing to the records of the head coaches that he has worked with