Thomas Willis: Predators GM David Poile was on ‘The Midday 180’ and said that they looked at making “bigger trades for higher-end players” before the deadline but they didn’t want to be redundant. They like the versatility that Ryan Hartman brings, with Poile comparing him to Calle Jarnkrok.
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings …
Lisa Dillman: The Hurricanes asked the Kings and were granted permission to speak with Mike Futa.
Jonathan Davis: It would be a huge loss for the Kings if Futa left for Carolina, but a huge gain for Hurricanes.