NHL rumors: Latest buzz around trades, coach firings, signings
By Justin Lee, Chat Sports
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John Scott earned the title of All-Star MVP, capping the controversy over his trade from Anaheim and demotion to the Canadiens' farm system.
Check out the latest NHL news and rumors below.
• Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello has informed teams that he’s willing to entertain offers for almost anyone on the roster before the Feb. 29 trade deadline, reports Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun.
• Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman is “actively and aggressively” trying to trade left winger Jonathan Drouin, reports Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.
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• The Detroit Red Wings likely won’t be able to add players before the deadline without shipping out players of equal dollar value, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Pressreports.
• The Edmonton Oilers could target the Anaheim Ducks’ Sami Vatanen and/or the New York Islanders’ Travis Hamonic in their search for blueline help, reports David Staples of the Edmonton Journal.
• Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will likely remain with the Winnipeg Jets if the team remains in the playoff race ahead of the deadline, reports Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun.
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• The Calgary Flames haven’t decided if they will be buyers or sellers before the trade deadline, reports Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.
• Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos’s agents believe he's worth between $11 and $12 million per year when he hits free agency after the season, Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sunreports.