The Wild have traded Eric Staal to the Buffalo Sabres for Marcus Johansson
have updated several players already today on the rumor chart and will continue to do so as the day unfolds....
Domino Alerts...
Brodin Extension in Minnesota Sends Waves...
In the world of Flat caps and uncertain fan attendance, a 7 year/$42M extension for Jonis Brodin in Minnesota is a huge domino...Not just for the term for a D-man, but the fact that this puts the likelihood of Matt Dumba being moved at substantially higher. I love the signing by Guerin and the confidence a move like this brings to a locker room...
On Dumba...
There is plenty of interest in Matt Dumba out there. Two teams who I am told are already looking at this possibility are Edmonton(e2) and Ottawa (e2)...I wouldn't be shocked if Florida jumps in as well..
On Marc Andre-Fleury...
To say it doesn't 'look"like he will be back in Vegas as a HUGE understatement. There are at least four teams who still believe in Fleury (as do I) and I am hearing San Jose(e4) may lead the pack with this one. Edmonton(e2), Carolina(e3), and Toronto are also watching and waiting...
On Jesper Fast...
from a source:"Montreal, Nashville and Philly are going to drive the price up for the Rangers...for sure" (e3)