David Pagnotta: There haven’t really been any real contract talks between UFA defenseman Karl Alzner and the Washington Capitals. The last time they spoke was a few weeks ago. The Capitals have limited salary cap space.
JJ Regan: (referring to Lavoie’s tweet wondering if the Leafs could send a 2nd to Vegas for Nate Schmidt) If Schmidt is only valued as a second rounder, you’d think that the Capitals would have found a way to keep him.
On Marc Methot and the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs are on Marc Methot’s no-trade list.