On the most recent edition of TSN’s Insider Trading:
- Frank Seravalli reports that multiple teams have made inquiries about Panthers’ center Aleksander Barkov. He cites the reason for the interest is some industry doubt that Barkov will want to re-sign in Florida when his contract expires at the end of the 2021-22 season. GM Bill Zito stated on the record that he would like to re-sign Barkov, and not trade him. Barkov and his agent have said they want to win in Florida.
- Pierre Lebrun reported that GM Bill Zito has confirmed that it’s possible that Keith Yandle is a healthy scratch for Florida when the Panthers open their season, ending his ironman streak. His agent Jerry Buckley says the move isn’t about performance, but rather management strong-arming Yandle to waive his no-trade protection. Buckley cites as evidence Yandle’s performance in recent season and that this decision was made prior to the shortened camp.
- Pierre Lebrun also reports that John Tortorella confirmed on Columbus radio that Pierre-Luc Dubois wanted out of Columbus. He notes that this will put heat on GM Jarmo Kekalainen, who would like to remain patient with Dubois trade talks.
