Jonathan Drouin for Robby Fabbri?
Sportsnet: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman wants a player similar to Jonathan Drouin as a return for the 2013 first rounder. The St. Louis Blues are interested in Drouin, and the Lightning would likely want Blues rookie Robby Fabbri in return. The Blues would like to trade Kevin Shattenkirk but the Lightning cannot take on his salary cap.
Canucks looking to trade Chris Higgins
The Score: The Vancouver Canucks are looking to trade Chris Higgins. The agent for Higgins has confirmed Higgins didn’t make a trade demand, and said the Canucks have granted him permission to talk to other teams. Higgins has a partial no-trade clause but is willing to expand it. He has a $2.5 million cap hit over each of the next two seasons.
The New York Rangers looking to trade Keith Yandle?
New York Post: Keith Yandle is the New York Rangers best trade chip, with his UFA status this summer. The Rangers appear they will not re-sign him. Yandle carries an affordable $2.65 million cap hit for this season and lacks a no-trade clause. GM Jeff Gorton will likely trade Yandle at the NHL Trade Deadline for a scoring forward.
