The Daily: NHL Trade Rumors; Kings Chasing Dubois?

The Lost Angeles Kings are about to make some big noise in the Western Conference. According to reports, the Kings and Winnipeg Jets are inching closer to a deal that would send Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles for Gabe Vilardi. A source told LA Hockey Now that Viardi was in fact the name linked to a deal involving Dubois heading to Hollywood.

Beyond that, the article goes into length comparing the ramifications of a deal with Vilardi and Dubois from contract length, cost, right down to what each team should expect if they acquire the other player.

It’s one of many rumors and potential trades to keep an eye on as the NHL Draft approaches on Wednesday.

Blackhawks In Case You Missed It

• This Sunday’s cinema and hockey mashup looks at the iconic line from 1995’s Apollo 13: “Failure is not an option.”
• Hockey Now’s Writers got together and put a Mock Draft together. I picked for the Blackhawks at #1 and #19.
• *Spoiler Alert* – I took Connor Bedard at #1. But here’s why I chose Colby Barlow at #19.
• The 2016 Draft had less of a jump when first-round picks were traded. Compared to the 2015 Draft, it’s certainly keeping tight to the prevailing theories about what it costs to trade up

Hockey Now Network

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Detroit: Could David Reinbacher be a target for the Detroit Red Wings at #9?

Florida: Anton Lundell really impressed the Florida Panthers during the playoff run

Philadelphia: The latest on the trade snag between the Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues

Pittsburgh: Big decisions look for the Pittsburgh Penguins as the draft looms

Vegas: Adin Hill and the Vegas Golden Knights are close to an extension

Washington: Ryan Leonard would add a playoff hockey mindset to the Washington Capitals