Pierre LeBrun: The Panthers are open to trading defenseman Jason Demers for the right price. Not surprising as he was left unprotected for the expansion draft.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that he and Vegas GM George McPhee were “never on the same page” in trade talks before the expansion draft.
Bruce Garrioch: GM Dorion said they will explore all options in on the trade market and in free agency.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Louis Jean: Have been told that the Maple Leafs are interested in Vegas defenseman Nate Schmidt.