Jason Gregor: A goalie remains a priority but Ken Holland tends to want a goalie who will be effective in his system. That requires going out and finding one via free agency. Trade is not a likely option at this juncture.
Is Milan Lucic movement not as costly?
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: A reasonable ending is possible with Milan Lucic as he does have some value. There exists at least one “poisoned pill” on every NHL team. It becomes about finding the right one(s) to salvage trade value.