TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that it’s possible that the Philadelphia Flyers don’t trade pending free agent Wayne Simmonds. The Flyers are only a couple points of the playoff and it’s not an easy decision to make.
“I think it’s more likely than not still that Wayne Simmonds is dealt to a contender but keep that in mind, that signing him, keeping him as an own rental are also secondary options behind obviously moving him.”
Maple Leafs and Kapanen’s agent to speak next week
TSN: Darren Dreger said that the Toronto Maple Leafs and the agent for pending restricted free agent Kasperi Kapanen are expected to hold exploratory talks next week.