Red Wings defenseman Mike Green is willing to waive his no-trade clause if the team can strike a deal to trade him to Tampa Bay, reports MLive’s Ansar Khan. Detroit is seeking a first-round pick from Tampa Bay, one that is expected to fall in the last few spots based on the current standings. If Lightning GM Steve Yzerman isn’t willing to pay that price, Khan notes that the Wings will be seeking a young roster player that can step into their lineup next season in addition to a second-round selection. Green, who is currently day-to-day with a neck injury, carries a $6MM cap hit this season and will be eligible for unrestricted free agency in July.
Elsewhere in the Atlantic:
- The Bruins inquired about the availability of Red Wings center Darren Helm, reports Craig Custance of The Athletic (subscription required). However, talks appear to have not gone far as Boston was looking to send a bad contract to Detroit as part of the return. Helm is in the second season of a five-year deal that carries a fairly steep cap hit of $3.85MM while he also holds a full no-trade clause through next season.
- While unrestricted free agent winger Brian Gionta is optimistic about securing a contract before the trade deadline, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times notes that the Lightning will not be one of the teams interested in his services. Gionta is currently suiting up for Team USA at the Olympics and his playoff pedigree and experience should result in him receiving some offers. In order for him to be eligible to play in the postseason, the 39-year-old would need to sign by next Monday.
- Senators winger Ryan Dzingel is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday, notes Postmedia’s Ken Warren. He has missed the last two games due to a family matter. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a career year as he is on pace to hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career.
Since when has Holland put his foot down against bad contracts? His roster is littered with them.
Yzerman should make that deal. He’s just trading it to himself.
God this has been a slow run to the deadline bruins need to make a move soon not wait like always
I don’t really think the B’s need to make any move, nothing seems pressing and unless it’s a deal that’s too good to pass up I don’t want them giving up any valuable assets for a rental.
Yeah but McDonaugh would be a great addition that’s not a rental, and either a top 9 forward or a 4th/5th type defenseman if you’re not getting McDonaugh, or if another defenseman is part of the package for him.
They don’t need McDonaugh they are set on D they need a big scorer to put with D.K & Jake D