from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet,

- The person to watch is Kevyn Adams. He’s the juggler, going through multiple scenarios both big and small. There’s a big difference between “considering” and “doing,” but I think he’s considering almost everything. And I do believe he’s listening to Jack Eichel pitches. At the very least, Adams is getting the lay of the land.

- I still don’t know what to make of the Bruins. Tuukka Rask is on their road trip, and they know his health better than anyone else. There’s a loyalty to their veterans, and a realization there aren’t many more years for this core. I hear them linked to Palmieri and Hall, but I’ve also heard they don’t think a rental is a good idea for the cost. Now, if they can extend someone or get someone with term, it makes more sense to me. We’ll see.

- More than 30 players making at least $1.2 million have passed through waivers this season. That’s an incredible indicator of how tight this pandemic/flat-cap world is going to be. Alain Vigneault raised eyebrows when he said the Flyers expected Shayne Gostisbehere to clear. That wasn’t a shot at the defenceman. It was simply that the Flyers knew the market. Same with New Jersey and Nikita Gusev. I was surprised, however, that no one took a chance on Detroit’s Evgeny Svechnikov. He is available for trade.

- I get the sense it’s been quiet around the Red Wings’ UFAs. I’m not as convinced about the Oilers and Luke Glendening, but I think there will be interest elsewhere.

- Other situations to keep an eye on: Let’s start with Colorado. The Avalanche are atop the NHL with Florida, and are definitely looking to get even better. Things they’ve checked out include a forward with some edge; a defenceman to replace what they’ve lost in Ian Cole and the injured Erik Johnson; goaltending. Overall philosophy: we just want to make ourselves even better. Would not be a surprise if they were lurking on Palmieri.

- This is purely me talking, but I wondered if Vegas would ever kick the tires on Ryan Getzlaf. From a hockey point of view, it makes sense, but I don’t see how it could ever work cap-wise. In the long run, I do think Anaheim sees Getzlaf leading its next wave of young players. Meanwhile, wouldn’t be surprised to see Vegas try a value add at centre.

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