11:25 p.m.: The Kris Versteeg trade has been made official.
The #LAKings have acquired forward Kris Versteeg in a trade w/ the Carolina Hurricanes.
>> https://t.co/vNGSEQC0xs pic.twitter.com/12y9mdBJbJ— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 29, 2016
9:55 p.m.: Here’s the price L.A. reportedly paid for Versteeg.
As @lakingsinsider suggested, it's Zykov and conditional 5th round pick for Versteeg. LA-CAR trade.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 29, 2016
9:05 p.m.: It looks like the Kings are bolstering their scoring depth by acquiring Carolina Hurricanes winger Kris Versteeg.
Trade call coming, but it appears LA is about to acquire Kris Versteeg.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 29, 2016
8:30 p.m.: Hopefully the action increases soon.
#NHL GM just now via text: "Officially quiet."
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) February 29, 2016
7:30 p.m.: P.A. Parenteau had good chemistry with Islanders captain and No. 1 center John Tavares when he played in New York.
Islanders don't have a 2016 second but do have one in 2017 which Leafs have asked for in exchange for P.A. Parenteau
— gary lawless (@garylawless) February 29, 2016
The Kings could use depth on the wings with Marian Gaborik out of the lineup with an injury.
LeBrun: "I think the #LAKings are a team that have identified (Versteeg) as one of their major targets right now." #Canes
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29, 2016
7:25 p.m.: Interest in the 2012 No. 1 overall draft pick will be something to keep an eye on Monday.
Dreger: "A handful of teams have expressed interest in Nail Yakupov… It's believed Ottawa at least has mild interest." #Sens #Oilers
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29, 2016
7:15 p.m.: Lucky for the Lightning.
It's believed as many as 10-to-12 teams have shown interest in Drouin so Steve Yzerman is going to have options tomorrow. #TradeCentre
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) February 29, 2016
6:55 p.m.: Looks like Ottawa won’t be acquiring the No. 3 pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.
At this point, it looks like it will be tough for the #Sens and #Bolts to find a fit on Jonathan Drouin. Could always change. #TradeCentre
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) February 28, 2016
6:30 p.m.: The Coyotes are a team to watch before Monday afternoon.
Coyotes definitely getting calls on Hanzal. $3.1 million cap hit this year and next. Would be a great add. https://t.co/Ts3PqgdYl9
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 28, 2016
6:25 p.m.: Scouts listed at Bruins-Lightning and an update on the Dallas Stars.
Scouts listed on TD Garden seating chart for Bruins-Lightning: CGY, VAN, NYI, MTL, TBL, CAR
— Nicholas W. Goss (@NickGossNESN) February 28, 2016
Dallas working on a d-man. Hamhuis still an option, although things have cooled a bit there. Kris Russell also high on Stars list.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 28, 2016
4:30 p.m.: Here’s the latest on Loui Eriksson and Kris Versteeg.
Kings have interest in Kris Versteeg… still looking for that rental winger
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 28, 2016
No progress on contract talks between Loui Eriksson and Bruins. Really have to wonder if there's time to get that done before deadline.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 28, 2016
3:40 p.m.: Jonas Brodin would be a tremendous acquisition for a team in search of a top-four defenseman.
Brodin's name prominent in trade rumors, especially since it was linked to offer for Ryan Johansen earlier this season. But…
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
…MIN isn't shopping him or trying to move him as much as fielding inquiries from teams eager to get 22 year old Top 4 D with $4.16 AAV.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
3:35 p.m.: Is Wild defensman Jonas Brodin on the market? Don’t get your hopes up.
Brodin's name prominent in trade rumors, especially since it was linked to offer for Ryan Johansen earlier this season. But…
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
…MIN isn't shopping him or trying to move him as much as fielding inquiries from teams eager to get 22 year old Top 4 D with $4.16 AAV.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
3:33 p.m.: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis is a prime trade target, but he’s still expected to play Sunday night.
At this point, (as always) subject to change, Dan Hamhuis is expected in VAN's lineup tonight vs SJ at 7 pm ET.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
3 p.m.: Interest for Buffalo Sabres forward Jamie McGinn reportedly has picked up.
It was quiet on the Jamie McGinn front Saturday but Sabres getting calls today. Asking price is a 2nd-rd pick
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 28, 2016
2:57 p.m.: The Minnesota Wild are in the market for Eriksson, according to ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun.
Wild are among the teams interested in Eriksson but what remains to be seen, of course, is whether Boston re-signs him or trades him…
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 28, 2016
2:37 p.m.: It appears the Bruins and Loui Eriksson aren’t close to reaching a deal for an extension.
As for Loui Eriksson, it could be a shopping day for the Bruins as its quiet on the extension front.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 28, 2016
2:11 p.m.: It’s official. Eric Staal will join his brother, Marc, in New York.
OFFICIAL: #NYR have acquired Eric Staal in exchange for Aleksi Saarela and two second-round picks ('16 & '17). pic.twitter.com/zWc3xODsIn
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 28, 2016
1:54 p.m.: It appears the ‘Canes will in fact retain 50 percent of Staal’s salary.
1:48 p.m.: Here’s the expected haul for Carolina:
Not official by any means, but I believe CAR will receive two 2nd-round picks and quite possibly Finnish prospect Aleksi Saarela. #TSN
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
It's also my understanding, though not official by any means, CAR is expected to retain as much as 50 per cent of Staal's expiring contract.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
1:41 p.m.: It appears we have a deal. Eric Staal is heading to the New York Rangers.
Pending trade call, Eric Staal is going to NYR.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
Staal has signed his NMC/NTC waiver to go to NYR.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
1:24 p.m.: Here’s how TSN’s Bob McKenzie sees a potential ‘Canes-Rangers trade going down:
Assuming Staal to NYR gets done – and it's not done yet – I'd expect CAR to get couple of picks (2nd rounders?) and a prospect. Stay tuned.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
1:12 p.m.: We may have something after all.
NYR-CAR talks on Eric Staal intensifying. Staal scheduled to play at 3 pm ET but there could be deal before then. No guarantees. We'll see.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
12:46 p.m.: The Hurricanes and New York Rangers appear to be at an impasse regarding a trade for Eric Staal.
CAR-NYR trade talks for Eric Staal in a nutshell: CAR wants 1st rd pick; NYR adamant about not giving up 1st rd pick. So…
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 28, 2016
12:30 p.m.: Don’t worry, your refresh button isn’t broken. We’ve just hit a bit of a Sunday morning lull.
Obviously a lot of GM's headed to Church this morning. Not much happening……..
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 28, 2016
10:26 a.m.: Staal’s teammate, Kris Versteeg, might be heading to the Western Conference.
Hearing a team in west closing in on Versteeg & his already retained salary of $2.2. Still options on right side Vrbata, Stempiak, Parenteau
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 28, 2016
9:35 a.m.: Carolina Hurricanes center Eric Staal reportedly is garnering interest from a mystery club.
Also hearing that the Erik Staal saga is coming to a close shortly. He must waive his no trade clause and 1 team appears to be of interest
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 28, 2016
9:33 a.m.: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin has a few strong suitors, and apparently the Ottawa Senators are near the top of the list.
I am hearing that @TBLightning have 5 offers that they are mulling over and intend to make a decision tomorrow on Jonathan Drouin. #lottery
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 28, 2016
The @Senators are believed to have made a dynamic offer for the services of Jonathan Drouin. We will hopefully find out tomorrow.
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 28, 2016
9:25 a.m. ET: There’s been plenty of action ahead of the 2016 NHL Trade Deadline, but the wheeling and dealing is far from over.
Sunday marks the final full day before Monday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline, meaning we could see several more trades go down as the day goes on. It’s been an eventful deadline up to this point, with the Chicago Blackhawks’ acquisition of winger Andrew Ladd the highlight during a busy period.
Yet there still are plenty of big names out there who could get dealt, including the Boston Bruins’ own Loui Eriksson. The latest scuttlebutt can be hard to follow at times, so keep it on NESN.com for all the latest updates.
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