John Hoven: Can’t see the Los Angeles Kings being interested in trading for Artemi Panarin. The Kings have a greater need for a center over a winger. If there were interested in Panarin, July 1st is when to make that move. Don’t give up the assets and it may take the team out of the running for a top-five pick.
Kovalchuk willing to waive his NMC … Islanders interested?
Dennis Bernstein: Los Angeles Kings forward Ilya Kovalchuk appears willing to waive his no-movement clause.