Craig Morgan: If the Arizona Coyotes are no longer in the playoff race or if they become healthy enough, pending unrestricted free agent forward Richard Panik would be their most likely trade chip. Teams are already calling the Coyotes about him.
Two priorities for the Vancouver Canucks
Frank Seravalli of TSN: The Vancouver Canucks and defenseman Alexander Edler have started contract extension negotiations.
Getting Edler re-signed appears to be their top priority, with the priority being finding some scoring help on the wing.