EDMONTON, Alberta — There are, of course, no spy cameras in Lou Lamoriello’s Long Island office. But no sneak peek is necessary to speculate the Islanders president and general manager is on the telephone even more now.
The NHL trade deadline is Monday and Thursday proved significant as the Senators are now holding potential rental forwards Matt Duchene, Mark Stone and Ryan Dzingel out of their lineup as a precaution, the Devils are doing the same with left wing Marcus Johansson and the Panthers asked forward Mike Hoffman for a 10-team no-trade list.
It’s strongly believed Lamoriello is in on discussions to acquire an impact forward who can bolster the power play.