Jason Gregor of Oilersnation.com: With just a little over a week until expansion protect lists have to be made, there is some posturing going on. The Edmonton Oilers seeking a defenseman via trade would not be a surprise. Tampa Bay needs to move a defenseman so Ryan McDonagh‘s name will come up plenty.
A sweetener would have to be added even at a $3.3375 million retention rate. However, this could be one avenue worth exploring. McDonagh has never played in the West and has a no-trade clause. Ken Holland has to at least kick the tires.