Will the New York Islanders’ interest in Alexander Nikishin pick up after Alexander Romanov’s injury?
Stefen Rosner: Believe that the New York Islanders had previously talked to the Carolina Hurricanes about RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin. At that time, they likely couldn’t afford the AAV that he was looking for. Now, with Alexander Romanov out six to eight months, maybe they can afford it now. What about Detroit Red Wings Simon Edvinsson?
Three teams that could use someone like Simon Edvinsson
Eric Cruikshank of The Hockey News: So Elliotte Friedman reported over the weekend that the 23-year-old RFA Simon Edvinsson would prefer a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. If traded, the acquiring team would have to be able to fit in a new, big contract, which wouldn’t be easy for a lot of teams, on top of the assets needed to acquire him.
San Jose Sharks – They could really use a puck-moving defenseman like Edvinsson. They have the high-end prospects and draft picks to offer up.
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St. Louis Blues – They’ve been linked to fellow RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin already. The Blues would need to move salary and could include the likes of Cam Fowler and Pavel Buchnevich.
Toronto Maple Leafs – New GM John Chayka isn’t afraid to swing. The Leafs don’t have a lot to offer, but if the Wings lose leverage, they may have to settle for less. The Leafs have some LTIR space, but would still need to move some salary.
Would the Detroit Red Wings consider a futures-based deal for Simon Edvinsson?
Frank Seravalli of Sportsnet: Sources said that the Detroit Red Wings told teams that they would rather have NHL-ready players for defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but if the package was right, they would consider a package that was more future-based with draft picks and prospects. That had some teams wondering if the Red Wings may thinking they need to do another rebuild. They’ve missed the playoffs for the past 10 seasons.
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