Overview
- Predators GM Barry Trotz said he received many calls on Steven Stamkos and rejected “really good offers,” with Stamkos having a full no‑movement clause he said he would not waive.
- Trotz added there was interest in Ryan O’Reilly and Erik Haula, told Stamkos and O’Reilly he didn’t want to move them, and indicated a deal came fairly close but did not happen.
- Nashville executed smaller trades between March 3 and 6, sending Michael McCarron, Cole Smith, Nick Blankenburg and Michael Bunting out for draft picks.
- Trotz plans to step down once a successor is found, and reporting suggests a new GM could pursue a deeper summer reset, with Roman Josi cited as a name to monitor though a move is considered unlikely.
- The Flyers kept Rasmus Ristolainen after seeking a first‑round pick and a prospect and are expected to address backup goalie and center depth this summer, while the Rangers failed to find a Vincent Trocheck deal and may revisit talks as his no‑trade list shrinks on July 1.