The Daily: Coyotes Soften on Chychrun Ask; Who Still Wants Him?

TSN analyst Darren Dreger reports that the Arizona Coyotes may be softening a bit in their asking price for defenseman Jakob Chychrun. They still want a first-round pick and a premium young player. However, they may be willing to take back a contract. Chychrun makes $4.6 million per season.

Dreger also reports that the Coyotes still say they will be patient when it comes to dealing him.

Chychrun, 24, wants out of Arizona. The Coyotes have had discussions about Chychrun with other teams since last season.

According to TSN, interested teams: Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings,  St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Hockey Now Network

Boston: BHN’s Joe Haggerty writes that the Bruins are flirting with the idea of using five forwards on the power play. Boston Bruins.

Calgary: Life on a PTO is nothing new for Flames veteran defenseman Michael Stone. Calgary Flames.

Dallas: Forward Ty Dellandrea was injured in the Stars’ loss to the Minnesota Wild. Dallas Stars. 

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New York:  Mathew Barzal seems to be developing some chemistry with veteran Zach Parise. New York Islanders.

Montreal: Canadiens vice president Jeff Gorton said his team’s biggest need is a big-minutes puck-moving defenseman. Montreal Canadiens.

Pittsburgh: Bryan Rust can testify that being Mr. Versatility has its financial rewards. Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Washington: Ex-Blackhawk Dylan Strome favorite in the race to be the Capitals No. 2 center. Washington Capitals.