Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Nashville Predators GM David Poile has been trying to trade Kyle Turris for the past year. Coach Peter Laviolette could eventually take the fall but Poile said it doesn’t appear to be an option at this time. Former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes could be a top candidate if they decide to make a change behind the bench.
The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Marco Scandella, and could still move defenseman Zach Bogosian and/or Evan Rodrigues. Sabres GM Jason Botterill may be feeling the heat as they are outside the playoffs again.