Bob McKenzie: The Sabres are looking for a high draft pick – a first or second pick – and a good prospect for Evander Kane. The rental market hasn’t been defined yet. Also, “If teams aren’t SURE they’ll make playoffs, will they pay for rentals to try to make playoffs?”
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Mark Spector: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli emailed all teams yesterday to let them know that Anton Slepyshev is available for trade.
On the New York Rangers …
Bob McKenzie: The Rangers are in a playoff spot, but they might ‘sell’ within reason.