The Latest and Biggest Rumors heading into the NHL Draft

By no means guaranteed to happen, but it’s one aspect of a lot of NHL draft trade talk going on. Lots of talk doesn’t always lead to draft-day deals. A few execs told me first-round picks may be flip-flopped tonight but big moves involving live bodies by no means a certainty.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 21, 2019

Like the Matthews contract, term is a huge sticking point for Marner. Not interested in max term. Remains committed to visiting with teams next week if there’s no agreement with Toronto. https://t.co/PnNptxOVIn

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 21, 2019

Late night scrounging in Vancouver. The Tyson Barrie trade consideration seems to have amplified since earlier in the day. Also some rumblings about Avs forward Carl Soderberg. #Fridayfrenzy

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 21, 2019

Hearing that Carolina is shopping Justin Faulk today after this morning's meeting with the player's camp did not go particularly great regarding a possible extension. He's got one year left on his deal at a $4.83 M cap hit but $6 million in real cash

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 21, 2019

oh boy…This is crazy if true..but Kypreos was on XM and said Aho turned down an offer for 6 per for 8 years from the Canes…of course he would….and then I was told by a team rep in Vancouver that Canes are listening to offers on Sebastian Aho.

— Eklund's NHL Trade, Free Agent Rumors (@Eklund) June 21, 2019