Insider Trading from yesterday talked about the Bo Horvat trade and possible contract extension. I believe Lou Lamoriello paid a high premium to talk to Horvat first before he got on the open market. Maybe it was worth it to sign him on a slightly cheaper extension, but it certainly won’t do them much this year as they have a long shot at the playoffs. They have to beat at least two teams (possibly including Florida) for the final wild card spot. There was more talk about the Canucks, but also discussions on the next NHLPA director. [TSN]
“Not just a UFA season in his prime having a career season, and that is the allure of maybe going to the market and he could, but what I would tell you is he is hoping to have that discussion with the Islanders about an extension.