from Luke of Sportsnet,

Let’s dig in on the rumours and reports surrounding the 10 best players still out there.

1. Matt Dumba

The latest:Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin held steadfast that he would not move Dumba midseason unless it was for a comparable return. No offer came close to getting a trade done....

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a run at making this work, according to Elliotte Friedman. The Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars poked around, too.

Now, it appears the Arizona Coyotes — one of the few teams with the cap space to pay Dumba what he’s looking for — may be the most likely landing spot, with the San Jose Sharks circling the waters as well.

2. Patrick Kane

Holding all leverage, Kane orchestrated his emotional deadline deal from the Chicago Blackhawks to the New York Rangers.

Extending this commitment beyond rental status would require Kane to accept a severe pay chop and GM Chris Drury to make some hard decisions with his young RFAs in need of pay raises (K’Andre Miller and Alexis Lafreniere)....

Kane underwent hip resurfacing surgery that could keep him out of action until December. That will have most teams balking at a commitment....

Rumours of a Buffalo homecoming will always linger. The big question is: Does any team sign an injured player, or does the market wait and see how Kane’s rehab goes?

Unless an offer blows him away, Kane himself is reportedly waiting to see which teams are interested once the season begins and he’s closer to 100 per cent.

Good news: His rehab is ahead of schedule.

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