In today';s rumor rundown there is buzz the Lightning may have renewed interest
 in a particular defenseman, Nick Shore is an interesting player to watch, a
Reinhart deal in Buffalo is being discussed and one NHL veteran asked for a
chance to prove he';s still got it.Tampa Interested in Karlsson Again?

Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports that trade talks regarding Senators
defenseman Erik Karlsson have picked up in recent weeks and among the
speculated teams still interested are the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay
Lightning.Erik Karlsson #65, Ottawa Senators - February 3, 2018 (Amy Irvin /
The Hockey Writers)

With Steve Yzerman out as general manager in Tampa, there is speculation
the team may have a renewed interest in trying to acquire Karlsson. Cap issues
 and the lack of a third team created logistical problems when trying to
figure out the math behind a deal and Yzerman had seemingly given up trying.
With new GM Julien BriseBois' taking over, there is some buzz the Lightning
might revisit the idea.

Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey writes that Elliotte Friedman was on
Sportsnet 590 talking about the chances of Ottawa trading Karlsson and he said,
 "I think they would like to do it, but I've been told that they simply at this
 time do not like the offers that they're getting for him." If offers improve,
Tampa Bay is one of the teams that Karlsson would really like to go to.

Friedman also suggests the salary may not be as big an issue as some assume. He
 explains, "Well, you only have to fill 6.5 for this year." Then he suggested
Karlsson won';t sign for anything more than Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, or
 Victor Hedman money. So too, "Ottawa has got a ton of cap room. If Tampa has
to move a guy to do it, Ottawa can do it."Related: NHL Rumors: Rangers,
Sharks, Flyers, More

Interest Around the NHL in Nick Shore

25-year old center Nick Shore wasn't issued a qualifying offer at the end of
the year and became an unrestricted free agent. Surprisingly, he wasn';t signed
 by an NHL club as a depth roster member, nor has he been added to any tryout
rosters. Still, James Mirtle of The Athletic though reports that Shore is
"getting a lot of interest" around the league.

Mirtle doesn't believe the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the teams showing
interest but does believe Shore might actually be signed to a contract versus
being forced to try out for an NHL club.Reinhart in Buffalo But Deal Still Not
Done

One player who still needs a contract in Buffalo is Sam Reinhart and while
he';s in town participating in informal skates with the team, there is still no
 word on a new deal, nor that one is close to happening.  GM Jason
Botterill told Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News that the team remains
hopeful an agreement can be reached but didn';t elaborate on the status of
negotiations.Sam Reinhart, Buffalo Sabres, Dec. 14, 2017 (Amy Irvin / The
Hockey Writers)

It's believed Reinhart';s camp is seeking a long-term deal but as the season
gets closer, they may have to settle with a shorter-term contract. Reinhart
finished last season with 50 points, including 25 goals. There is some question
 as to how stable his production is which is why the team may be leaning more
towards a bridge deal.Related: NHL Rumors: Yzerman, Melnyk, Karlsson,
MoreJussi Jokinen Asked For Red Wings Tryout

Jussi Jokinen signed to try out for the Detroit Red Wings but unlike a number
of other PTO';s that get signed by NHL clubs, this one was unique in that
Jokinen asked to team to let him join the tryout group. Helene St. James of the
 Detroit Free Press reports that Jokinen';s past experience with Red Wings
assistant coach Dan Bylsma is what led Jokinen to Detroit.Jussi Jokinen #36 of
the Vancouver Canucks (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Jokinen will be in for a battle as GM Ken Holland continues to say that the
team';s priority is to look at their younger players. He did, however, commit
to giving Jokinen a couple preseason games before making any final
decision.Bruins Interested in Panarin

Jimmy Murphy reports that even though nothing appears to be imminent, trade
talk has picked up over the past 48 hours in Columbus. One of the teams
interested in Artemi Panarin is rumored to be the Boston Bruins and reports are
 they have checked in on the status of his dealings with the Blue Jackets.

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