Hoss

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet #Bills expected to franchise tag LT Cordy Glenn if they can't work out a long-term deal by March 1, sources say. Unlikely to hit the market

Travis Yost @travisyost Based on current landscape I anticipate Jamie McGinn ending up in LA.

I'd take that. Shane Prince could fill a role for the rest of the season then be a good AHL guy. Wiercioch likely the same.

Dallas has their expensive goalie tandem already. The Sharks make a ton of sense, but I'm surprised it was that cheap. Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie Kindl has been traded to FLA.

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC FLA closing in on Purcell, too. Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Reported by @GeorgeRichards that Purcell return could be a third-rounder. Florida swoops in. LA could turn to McGinn now. I imagine they are pretty far apart. I don't think McGinn is worth what he's likely asking for and I don't think he'll be worth what he gets in the offseason. Calgary FlamesVerified account‏@NHLFlames The #Flames have acquired FLA's '16 2nd round pick & '18 4th round pick for Jiri Hudler ~ http://cflam.es/1oP8mLU George Richards @GeorgeRichards Been told #FlaPanthers acquire Teddy Purcell from Edmonton; third round pick. Done. Jakub Kindl close to being done as well.

There's a thread for official trades where those have been mentioned if you're wondering. Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC There are also rumblings, but no confirmation, that FLA is in on Jakub Kindl.

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Hudler to FLA...working on return Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Hulder to FLA for a second and a fourth. Done deal

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie Sounds like DAL up next in Courtship of Dan Hamhuis. Let's see where it goes but there is interest. No surprise. DAL/CHI had it from start.

Are the Sharks flying under the radar? They're within striking distance in the Pacific despite a down year compared to most of their recent regular seasons, but their roster has some tweaks this year. They changed out a Niemi-Stalock tandem for Jones-Reimer. This will be interesting because Jones has been very good but both are untested in the playoffs. They added Paul Martin and Joel Ward, two players with plenty of playoff experience. Could they make a run?

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Need some clarification, but the conditional pick is believed to become a 3rd round pick in 2018 if SC advance to Stanley Cup Finals

This doesn't bode well for Johnson's value.

San Jose Sharks @SanJoseSharks #SJSharks acquire James Reimer & Jeremy Morin from @MapleLeafs for Alex Stalock, Ben Smith & conditional draft pick. go.sjsharks.com/YPB1p

Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun Hearing that the Sharks are close to acquiring James Reimer from Toronto.

I don't think anybody actually said this, did they? Some people were questioning odd comments he made before.

Oh, so NOW you want to get all up in the GDT. WE BELIEVED IN YOU, WC. WE BELIEVED IN YOU!!!!!!!!

John Shannon @JSportsnet Coyotes playing in Philadelphia. But huge contingent (more than 10) of 'Yotes personnel in Pittsburgh to watch Jets v Pens this aft. Hmmmm. McGinn will be moved. I think we'll get the value that's been mentioned (2nd rounder).

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger I should follow last tweet by qualifying LA's interest in Purcell/Schultz remains strong, but other teams remain in the mix as well.

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Kings inching closer to deal on Schultz and Purcell. Told unlikely LA involves a roster player in return to Edmtn. #TradeCentre

Ehrhoff assigned to the Blackhawks AHL squad.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie ARI claims Sekac. Jiri Sekac to the Yotes. He was once considered a hot prospect with Montreal but fell off quickly. David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod Capitals place Brooks Laich on waivers Max Talbot also on waivers

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Status quo with Eriksson/Bruins negotiations. More talks expected today. Gap in term and $ remain. Extension seems unlikely. #TradeCentre While others have been saying they think a deal is getting closer Dreger has been pushing back saying he doesn't believe it's going to happen. He just cleared waivers today... Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Hearing TOR has told Cowen it will try its best to trade him by deadline

#1 isn't banned. Did somebody think otherwise? I haven't been able to read the whole thread.

Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger Kris Russell was informed yesterday he is likely to be traded. No surprise. Very strong market. Pitt and Bos frontrunners. #TradeCentre

Good call. I just plopped it right in there without thinking. Not the first time this got me in trouble.

Zachary Steeves @SteevesZachary @MarkRuffalo dear hulk, please buy the @BuffaloSabres and rename them the RuffaloSabres that is all Mark Ruffalo retweeted this. I love Mark Ruffalo. It made me laugh.