For the first time I am starting to hear the Vegas Knights success is having an impact on the trade deadline moving forward.
A source added, "The concept of 'young, fast and inexpensive' players is making an impact on how GMs are looking at player availability at the deadline... "
There is a surge in 3rd and 4th liners who may be available...players like those who were available to the Knights at the draft... On Letang...
A lot of chatter online regarding the status of Kris Letang, who has had a subpar season, is increasing...and the Penguins have already learned in the past how they can survive...even win Cups without Letang...
Asking around, the price tag both in regards to his salary for the next three years (over 7M) and the Penguins wanting several pieces back, is going to make this less likely...
I am however adding Letang to the Rumor Chart, with the one team I hear has had more extensive talks with Rutherford...Buffalo...
More to come.