Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is getting interest and the Buffalo Sabres are asking for a first-round pick and a prospect. The Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets have inquired.
Everyone knows the Jets are looking for a defensemen and the Canadiens need to find someone to replace Shea Weber.
TSN: LeBrun on Insider trading on Ristolainen.
“Now Winnipeg, it’s pretty obvious entering this off-season, looking to upgrade their blueline, he’s just one of many names I think the Jets have looked at and same for Montreal.