Look for the Predators to make a
move sooner rather than later for a defenseman. The 3rd pairing of
Anthony Bitetto & Viktor Bartley played just over 13 minutes, mainly
against the Jets 4th line.
Bartley didn't look great as had 2 minor penalties in the game vs Winnipeg. Often during that contest that pairing got
caught in there own end for long periods of time. Nashville is will eventually obtain a rental
defenseman; it’s whether to do it now or near the deadline.
It’s a distinct possibility that
newly acquired Joel Armia gets recalled before the Jets play Detroit on
Saturday night. Anthony Peluso could sit; Peluso twice in the last 5 games has taken (2)
minor penalties in a game and not of the good variety. TJ Galiaradi might be
sent down to make room for Armia.
When the fire sale begins in Toronto; the
Leafs might have to eat some of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson or
Joffrey Lupul’s contract to make them more desirable. From now until July 1;
they can only only do that for twice. CBA rules say you can max out of 3
contracts being made by previous team; the Leafs are currently paying 200k of
Carl Gunnarson’s contract.
Both Evander Kane and Martin Hanzal
are out for the year with season ending surgery. It is no secret that both
Buffalo and Arizona are going to be both sellers at the deadline. Both teams
have placed both players on IR; but will not then on LTIR because they want
both contracts counting against there cap.
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