In the latest edition of 31 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman mentioned the following:
- Nashville is a team interested in Adam Gaudette of the Canucks. Boston was interested in Jake Virtanen, but Friedman isn’t sure if that interest remains. San Jose was interested during the off-season.
- The strict Canadian regulations have had an impact on Sam Bennett trade talks. The Flames might not be too eager to move him if he continues to produce on their top line. Anaheim, Colorado and Columbus checked in and he wonders if Pittsburgh will too now with Brian Burke aboard.
- The Senators were likely to move Mike Reilly once Erik Brannstrom (now injured) proved himself ready for a full-time role.
- The Senators are trying to get Derek Stepan “closer to his family”. Stepan was traded from Arizona shortly after his wife gave birth.
