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#Isles and #NHL Takes, Comments, Updates, News, Opinions etc.

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@vegtalam You think PAGNOTTA is a better source than FRIEDMAN the KNOWN top reporter in the industry? Are you insane?

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Per Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts:

There has been some noise surrounding Zach Werenski. CBJ may have to evaluate their situation with him given what happened with Tkachuk. They know they have to win now, but may have to make a decision on him.

#CBJ #NHL #BlueJackets

[Philzfacts @philzfactz]

I’m hearing that Darche is done for the day.

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@vegtalam This is a report from Friedman, the No. 1 reporter in the industry, regarding things he has heard. It doesn’t mean Z requested a trade nor does it mean they’ve been shopping him. Instead, this implies that league sources personally believe CBJ will need to make a decision on Z.

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@IslesUpdateNY I’d like to do a Pelech for Eklund swap ideally but I doubt it occurs

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

As much as this fanbase likes Lee, the team does not need him back. He’s 36 years old and likely asking for too much money. This team has an abundance of players eligible to fill the captaincy void with Horvat ready to take over. Just a complete unnecessary re-signing if true.

[CordUp 🔌🍋 @CordUpTime]

Hearing #Isles are expected to re-sign F Anders Lee.

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@IslesUpdateNY He will have the opportunity to sign with any team… lol

[Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch]

Would surprise me if Jason Robertson landed in Ottawa either through trade or offer sheet, but never say never #Sens

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Per Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts:

Toronto will check in on Binnington, Hellebyuck and Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky could be their guy given some connections.

#Leafs #NHL

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts:

Bobrovsky was offered to multiple contenders including Carolina. Florida would have to be willing to give up a player they weren’t for Brady in order to go grab Hellebyuck.

#FLA #Panthers #Jets #WPG #NHL

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

Per Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts:

Ottawa knows they must win now. They aren’t in a position to rebuild given their contracts. They will now look to move the picks they received for a player to fill the void. There are rumors that some offer-sheets may be coming.

#OTT #NHL

[CordUp 🔌🍋 @CordUpTime]

I can confirm the #Isles are on the list of approved teams for players to be traded to by a good number of NHL players with no move or no trade clauses in their contracts.

[Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch]

Led to believe that Steve Staios is actively shopping those No. 9 and No. 25 selections before the draft Friday. Lots of interest. #Sens

[The Lou Lamoriello Insider @NYI_Insider]

If what I’m hearing is true then oh boy… buckle up. #Isles

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@worldhockeyrpt 9, 25 plus especially after that deal we just saw.

[Ryan🏝 @rattmartin]

Virgin “trade for a star player” vs the chad “working until july 1st to resign anders lee and tony deangelo to run back a 12th place team”

[PuckEmpire @puckempire]

Sens FC get three first-round picks for like the 25-30th best winger in hockey

[𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱 @IslesFix]

Florida trades Mackie Samoskevich for a late 1st round pick and immediately uses it to acquire Brady Tkachuk. That’s how you use draft capital.

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@worldhockeyrpt How are they related? Tavares said he would re-sign, said he wanted to be here, said don’t trade him, and then left for absolutely nothing on the first day of FA. Tkachuk submitted a list of teams to mgmt, made it clear he wasn’t necessarily happy, and got back a haul for Ottowa.

[Fisherman Files @FishermanFiles]

@stefen_rosner I’m just confused why most reporters that cover the #Isles like Chris Botta and Arthur Staple ended the season saying that change is coming this off season and now it seems like there will essentially be little to no change.