So the smoke is starting to clear...ever so little...but until the big fish is caught.....
On Karlsson...
We are at the point where rumors go to die on this one...Once a deal is in these stages it either happens or doesn't and there is very little to say really.
What we know> It is tenuous, but progressing...
What we think we know> The Rangers aren't happy with the return, and the Sens still could convince Vegas to take Bobby Ryan, but Karlsson has pretty much indicated that Tampa is the team he will sign an extension with...and no one else at this point.
What we don't know> Who will duck out in this game of chicken.
On Pacioretty....
What we Know>He is not happy staying in Montreal for one more season but is a good soldier. He wants to play for the Panthers and they very much want him...He won't go to the West coast...
What we think we know> The Penguins and Islanders are both getting involved which helps a lot...The issue is if he will only agree to an extension in Florida...that could be moot...
What we don't know> How risky the Habs can get with this one...especially given the Weber injury...Montreal wasn't planning to break this down yet..
On Skinner...
What we Know> For some bizarro reason the Hurricanes want to trade away the one thing they need...goal scoring.
What we think we know> Montreal, Boston, Dallas, Vegas, Minnesota, the Islanders...all have interest...but this is being held up by Karlsson and to a lesser extent Pacioretty.
What we don't know> How Carolina plans to survive any of this with Mrazek and Darling and very little scoring punch.
On Faulk...
What we Know> Faulk is the odd man out now that they have signed de Haan...
What we think we know> The Canes love Kapanen and the Leafs like Faulk....the Leafs also liked de Haan...The Islanders and Devils also like Faulk...
What we don't know> Why the Hurricanes signed de Haan with Faulk already there...
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