David Pagnotta: There was some talk that the Montreal Canadiens were trying to trade their first-round pick in a package deal or straight up for an established player.
The Canadiens still have two second-round picks and two third-round picks.
Larry Brooks: Source said that Seth Jones had told the Columbus Blue Jackets that he would only sign a contract extension with either the Dallas Stars or Chicago Blackhawks.
When the Stars dropped out of the trade talks, the Blue Jackets focused on a Blackhawks deal.