Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: There is a large number of teams that are looking to move out bloated contracts.
Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said he doesn’t expect to move up on down in the draft.
Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill is open to moving his No. 3 pick for an established defenseman. Canucks GM Jim Benning is considering trying to trade up.
The Anaheim Ducks, Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild might consider trading a defenseman. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars are looking for defensemen.