Emily Kaplan: Common talk after speaking with some NHL people about the trade deadline: “Nobody wants to take on money right now.”
“Retained salary” likely to be used often at the deadline.
Driedger on the way out?
Greg Wyshynski: After signing prospect and goaltender Spencer Knight to an entry-level deal, it basically signals the end of Chris Driedger‘s future with the Florida Panthers.
Wonder if the Panthers trade the pending UFA and acquire a lesser backup. Maybe a team that would have interest in signing him as a free agent jumps the line and acquires him at the deadline with intentions of trying to sign him.