No talks but to deliver Alexander Nikishin to Carolina
Cory Lavalette: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour on KHL prospect Alexander Nikishin: “I’ve no clue what’s happening there. I simply know that we’re clearly excessive on him, and I’m assuming they’re gonna attempt to get him right here at any time when they’ll, however I don’t know that. In order that’s not a query for me.”
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: SKA’s Alexander Nikishin is trying to head to the NHL, however there have been no talks but.
“There haven’t been any talks about leaving but,” the supply stated of Nikishin. “His camp is simply gathering data. The principle uncertainty is the visa state of affairs for the reason that guidelines for issuing visas to Russians have lately modified. Plus, the participant wants SKA’s permission earlier than he may even begin the method of shifting overseas.”
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The Philadelphia Flyers are keen to maneuver some picks
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Philadelphia Flyers fired John Tortorella virtually two weeks in the past. They moved out some gamers on the commerce deadline and bought some extra draft picks. They’ve received three first-round picks and 4 second-round picks. They may very well be trying to transfer some picks to make themselves higher within the now based on GM Daniel Briere.
“We’re going to discover all the things we are able to,” Briere stated. “Clearly we’re excited in regards to the picks, but it surely’s extra than simply picks, it’s belongings. That’s the best way we see it. If we have now an opportunity to make our staff higher faster, we’ll use these picks. It may be to maneuver up within the draft. It may be to amass a participant or one thing that we want.
We did somewhat little bit of that within the commerce with Toronto with (Nikita) Grebenkin. Him being 21 years outdated, he’s a bit extra mature, a bit extra prepared to assist us sooner slightly than later. Whereas you draft a participant at 18 years outdated, generally it may well take three or 4 years earlier than they’re able to play.
“So we’re positively open to discover every kind of various methods to begin making our staff higher.”
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When requested in the event that they’d commerce a first-round choose, Briere stated.
“Sure, completely, we’re open to various things. You’ll want to two to tango, and you may’t do this by your self. However sure, if there are groups which can be occupied with doing that sort of deal, sure …”
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