John Rodenberg: Darren Dreger on TSN said that it’s conceivable that the Senators trade all of Erik Karlsson, Mike Hoffman, Zack Smith, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Johnny Oduya by Monday. Bob McKenzie said that the Vegas Golden Knights could be in on Karlsson.
Pierre LeBrun: As soon as word leaked that Ian Cole was being traded to the Senators, teams started calling. The Senators plan on trading him before the deadline.
Craig Custance: Have been hearing that third teams that have the salary cap space have been getting in on the Erik Karlsson trade discussion to a help facilitate a trade.