Howard Berger: “Maybe it’s happening. Source: #Leafs working “on a big” trade to acquire a legit No. 1 defenseman. Wouldn’t reveal particulars.”
Howard Berger: “#Leafs apparently talking trade with Colorado, Calgary and the Rangers. Details sketchy. But, looking to off-load salary for a d-man.”
L.A. Lariviere: There was no a single trade offer was made the New Jersey Devils for Ilya Kovalchuk.
On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins and the camp for 21-year old RFA David Pastrnak continue to talk extension, but there is no timeline on when the deal could get signed.