Kevin Kurz: “The Dallas Stars are pushing hard for Joe Thornton, and Joe would be willing to go there, I’m told. Also hearing the Florida Panthers are interested, but that might be a harder sell for Thornton”
Kevin Kurz: “There’s nothing imminent with Joe Thornton at this time. Still considering options. Might happen, might not”
On the Dmytro Timashov
Bob McKenzie: (The Red Wings claimed Timashov from the Maple Leafs) “I believe Timashov had asked TOR for a trade.”
Brayton Wilson: “Thomas Vanek just said with @TheInstigators on @WGR550 that if he does not get signed to a team that he thinks can win the Stanley Cup this year by the end of today, he will likely not make his return to the NHL and retire.