Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that it’s too early to say if they will look at the goalie market before the trade deadline as both Steve Mason and Michael Hutchinson are out with concussions.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun said on TSN 690 that the Penguins like Canadiens Tomas Plekanec as a bottom-six center, but they don’t like his $6 million salary cap hit. A trade seems unlikely.
On the New York Islanders …
Arthur Staple: Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris (Hurricanes put both on waivers yesterday) might fits with the Islanders, but Kruger has a year left on his deal with a $3.