The issues with Nail Yakupov appear to be worsening and one Russian source I spoke to said the Hurricanes are a team to look to here... It is hard to imagine, beyond Justin Faulk, a player who could make this deal attractive to Edmonton...I have heard that Jake Gardiner's name arose when the Leafs were talking to Edmonton, but Toronto refused to go there...

more in the morning or as this story continues to develop...

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