- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Flames are “very, very interested” in Coyotes RFA Kyle Turris, checking in on the situation each week, holding discussions with both the Coyotes and Turris’ agent Kurt Overhardt. Coyotes GM Don Maloney is adamant that they won’t trade him while he remains unsigned. The Flames can’t sign Turris to an offer sheet as they don’t have their 2nd round pick. Bob McKenzie said that the Senators are also interested in Turris, and have been told the same thing by Maloney. The Maple Leafs have also shown interest, though not as much as the Flames and Senators.The New York Rangers have been calling the Maple Leafs. Defenseman Cody Franson may be available in Toronto. One decision the Leafs face is do they break up the equilibrium in the dressing room by making a deal or do they wait until later?Ryan Suter’s agent will be in Nashville in 2 weeks time and will be discussing contract extension with them. Predators GM David Poile said that he talked with Pekka Rinne’s agent on Monday. Shea Weber’s agent said there hasn’t really been any contract talks since the summer. Weber isn’t able to sign a deal until after January 1st. LeBrun thinks Weber could be waiting to see what happens with Suter and Rinne before he decides what to do. “I know these guys all want to sign here,’’ Poile said. “But it’s just a matter of getting it done. The better we do on the ice, I think the better chance we have of signing them.’’ If Suter or Weber comes available, the Red Wings will likely be in on them.
- Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers have sent Linus Omark to the AHL. The Oilers basically have 3 ‘top 6′ type players battling for 1 spot on a top line. Sam Gagner has potential. Ales Hemsky is getting closer to returning. Their may not be room for Omark to crack a top line, so he might be moved out at some point.
- Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov skated yesterday, but there is no timetable for his return. Coach Jacques Martin said it’s impossible to speculate when Markov could return until he starts practicing with teammates. Center Scott Gomez also skated on his own, but won’t be ready for this weekend’s games.
- Dan Murphy via twitter: Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will skate by himself for 15-20 minutes today.
- Jonas Siegel via twitter: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson remain unsure of James Reimer’s status for this week. He’ll skate this morning and they’ll go from there.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes Jussi Jokinen was ‘upright’ and is day-to-day, “It’s nothing catastrophic” according to coach Paul Maurice. Jeff Skinner could be moved back to center. Replays show Jokinen twisting his left leg while falling over Ryan Shannon.
- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars forwards Steve Ott and Jamie Benn missed practiced yesterday. Benn should be back, but Ott is questionable for Friday.
- The Globe and Mail: Martin Brodeur could be in net for the Devils. The Devils haven’t said if Brodeur or Johan Hedberg will start.
#1 by Jeff at November 2nd, 2011
This was the first i have heard about PHX not trading Turris is he is “unsigned”. Is this PHX opening the door, but still staying true to its demands that he sign?
#2 by kyleturris@grandmother.ca at November 2nd, 2011
hmm, interesting play by phoenix.. it seems turris would get a higher contract elsewhere… but if phoenix can get him signed, then turn around and ship him out the door… they might get more in return for him with a more reasonable contract tied to him..
leafs are in quasi-limbo until they know what will happen to reimer and his concussion problems..
#3 by Jeff at November 2nd, 2011
I dont believe his value is tied to his contract. His agent has made it clear, that they aren’t trying to leave PHX because of money, but rather opportunity and a bad situation (team is in a horrible market with no owner). Furthermore, he is under team control for at least 3 more seasons, so any team trading for him doesnt need to worry about giving up assets for a player that will leave next summer.
#4 by kyleturris@grandmother.ca at November 2nd, 2011
i think his trade return value is higher for phoenix if they can sign him… im kinda suspecting that other gms would prefer it done that way regardless.
#5 by Mark Easson at November 2nd, 2011
I honestly don’t mind what Maloney’s doing. Digging in his heals and sticking to his guns.
Jeff … In a way I think what he originally signs for (1 or 2 years and $ amount) plays a part in the return. $1.5 or $3 million makes a lot of difference for a cap team. A $3 million Turris may require a cap team to include a ‘salary’ player in the deal compared to a team that can take on $3 million and just send prospects and picks.
#6 by Jeff at November 2nd, 2011
Right, but any team trading for him, has already been (and still is) talking with his agent. There are no surprises for anyone in this process.
Its simply a matter of Maloney deciding what he wants to do.
#7 by Slim Shady at November 2nd, 2011
Trade Franson for Kyle Turris?
#8 by Jeff at November 2nd, 2011
I dont doubt the Leafs would do this. Turris is a #3 overall pick, young, tons of potential.
Franson is a young D who is well regarded as a young player with potential, but not nearly the same ‘pedigree’.
#9 by Mark Easson at November 2nd, 2011
I’m sure it would take a lot more than just Franson. A young forward and a pick as well.
Do the Leafs need another center? I guess if they don’t plan on signing Grabovski long term they might.
#10 by kyleturris@grandmother.ca at November 2nd, 2011
i dont think the leafs are going to address the centre issue until later in the season.. there are too many variables right now.. such as the possible need to allocate trade resources for another goalie.. grabo’s contract…
with that said.. i think that there is a lot of chatter right now with teams being “forced” to do trades, so i can see burke putting some feelers out there…
i really dont think the leafs can upgrade their centre position based on whats out there.. if they can land turris for a d man and a pick… they should, but i dont really see turris as being an upgrade per se…
im hoping the stars align, and the devils tank and are forced to deal parise .. but that wont happen until zajac gets back… any thoughts on what the leafs would have to give up for parise?? kadri+franson+pick? grabo+franson?
#11 by Wunschkind89 at November 2nd, 2011
Parise would cost more than Kadri+Frason+pick. I can’t see the Leafs giving up any more 1st rounders, nor do I see them giving up on Kadri yet (he did look good with the Leafs). The Leafs would probably have to trade Kulemin, 2nd rounder and a blue-chip prospect or two for Parise.
#12 by Jeff at November 2nd, 2011
Wait till July when he is UFA.