The Colorado Avalanche captain and his trade prospects were discussed on TSN's "Insider Trading" on Tuesday, and Darren Dreger had the latest on what general manager Joe Sakic is asking for:
It's a lot, and you can understand why it would be a high price. We're talking about a top-level defenseman, a first-round pick, plus.
The Boston Bruins have been linked to Landeskog, 24, but reportedly aren't willing to trade defenseman Brandon Carlo, and Dreger made note of interest from the Eastern Conference, adding that some teams believe the initial asking price to be "a bit outrageous."
Landeskog's signed through 2020-21 at a salary cap hit of $5,571,429, and has four times registered 50 or more points in a season, including each of the last three. He had a career-best 26 goals and 65 points in 2013-14.
Much like Colorado, though, he's struggling this season, with only seven goals and six assists in 29 games.
Pierre LeBrun added, in the same segment, that teams monitoring the situation in Denver may believe the offseason will be a better time to talk trade with Sakic about Landeskog, Matt Duchene, and perhaps more, when the salary cap isn't as much of a factor.
"I think more globally," LeBrun said, "the Avalanche have to decide if this is a full tear-down or a retooling of this team that once again has disappointed this year."
Rookie sensations Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine each earned their first career All-Star selection on Tuesday - with rare distinction.
It's only the third time in NHL history that two rookies drafted No. 1 and No. 2 overall have been selected to play in the All-Star Game in the season immediately following, according to ESPN Stats and Info.
The only previous duos were Mario Lemieux and Kirk Muller in 1984-85, and Gil Perreault and Dale Tallon in 1970-71.
Here's a look at Matthews' and Laine's production so far:
Player
GP
G
A
P
Matthews
39
21
14
35
Laine
42
21
16
37
All-Star weekend kicks off Jan. 28 with the Skills Competition in Los Angeles.
Steven McDonald, the New York City detective, long-time fan, and inspiration behind the team's Extra Effort Award - which recognizes the player who went "above and beyond the normal call of duty" - died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.
He was 59.
In addition to the above video, the Rangers released this statement:
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Detective Steven McDonald, a cherished member of the Rangers family. Steven exemplified the true meaning of the word hero and also personified the "Blueshirt Faithful." He is an inspiration to us all and his legacy will continue to live on in our hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patti Ann and Conor and the entire McDonald family.
McDonald was paralyzed from the neck down in 1986 when he was shot three times in the line of duty.
His memory will live on through the award that bears his name, which has been handed out since 1988.
Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan, two former Rangers and winners of the award, paid their respects on Twitter.
So sad to hear about the passing of Steven McDonald today. Winning the award in his honor is one of my most proud accomplishments...
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been riding Andersen a lot this year - due partly to his solid play, but more importantly, due to the poor play of their other main option between the pipes.
It's for that reason - and the fear of fatigue - that the Maple Leafs made a move Tuesday, claiming Curtis McElhinney on waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
"We're trying to put a veteran in there that can take away some of those games that maybe (can) give (Andersen) a rest," general manager Lou Lamoriello said, according to Jonas Siegel of The Canadian Press.
The Maple Leafs' backups have largely dropped the ball this season, starting with Jhonas Enroth, whom the Maple Leafs inked to a one-year, $750,000 deal ahead of the regular season.
Enroth struggled mightily, going 0-3-1 in six games with a 3.94 goals-against average and a .872 save percentage.
The only other netminder to suit up for the Maple Leafs has been Antoine Bibeau, who's fared much better, going 1-1-0 with a 1.98 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage in just two games.
McElhinney gives the team a steadier and more veteran presence.
"He's been able to sort of sustain what's necessary from a backup," Lamoriello said. "The character and quality of him is exemplary and he's had some outstanding games this year. He's got great size so we felt that this was the right decision at this time."
That said, Lamoriello made it very clear that the crease still belongs to Andersen and this move is solely for relief purposes.
"He's our No. 1 goaltender," Lamoriello said of Andersen, "but we also have to make sure - because he has never played say No. 1 goaltender games because he split (in Anaheim), but he has the ability and capability of doing it - we have to make sure that we give him the proper rest ratio that's necessary to stay at the top his game."
Through the Maple Leafs' first 39 games this season, Andersen's made 33 starts, a number only bested by four other netminders.
The NHL unveiled this year's participants for All-Star weekend on Tuesday, naming the teams that will once again take part in the league's 3-on-3 tournament.
The teams include all your usual and worthy suspects such as Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and Patrick Kane, but like every year - and oddly more so this time around - there appears to be some notable omissions.
Here are five of the biggest snubs:
Zach Werenski
This snub is a bigger head-scratcher when you consider he was replaced by a fellow Blue Jackets defenseman.
Seth Jones ultimately secured a spot, despite the fact that the rookie pivot has amassed seven more points than his elder.
Werenski has been in Calder Trophy discussions all season and is among the league-leaders in power-play points. For an event that the league has tried to make about their young stars, this was a great opportunity to add another.
Besides the league's leading scorer, Cam Talbot was more than worthy of one of the two goaltending positions on the Pacific Division team.
The 29-year-old is just one win away from matching a career-high - having collected 20 wins in 37 games - the same as fellow All-Stars Carey Price and Tuukka Rask.
Talbot - a big reason for the team's current playoff position - has given the Oilers the stability they need on the back end with a .920 save percentage and a 2.44 goals-against average.
The Sabres defenseman has been brilliant on a team that dwells in the basement of the Eastern Conference. Through 39 games the 22-year-old sits fifth in points by defensemen with 26.
What's also been incredible is his durability, as he currently sits fifth in the league in ice time, averaging 27:06 a night - in Saturday's win over the Winnipeg Jets he logged 30:22.
He's arguably been the team's most valuable player this season and deserves to be treated as such.
Mark Scheifele/ Nikolaj Ehlers
Patrik Laine is undoubtedly worthy of an All-Star nod, but so too are his linemates.
The trio are evenly deserving of a spot especially considering all three sit locked at 37 points on the season.
Scheifele has taken a real step in his development, tallying 17 goals through 40 games - putting him on pace to shatter his career-bests. While Ehlers is doing the same with 14 of his own.
Of course, the elephant in the room is that Laine is currently out with a concussion, meaning there is still a chance Scheifele or Ehlers could still play.
When Jonathan Toews boards his flight to Los Angeles for the NHL All-Star festivities, he'll do so reluctantly.
After learning Tuesday that he was one of four members of the Chicago Blackhawks named to the Central Division's three-on-three roster, Toews conceded he has "a handful" of other teammates more deserving of the honor.
Toews mentioned Artemi Panarin (sixth in league scoring with 41 points), Artem Anisimov (team-leading 18 goals), and Marian Hossa (16 goals) as players who have exceeded his play, telling Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune, "Why I got picked ahead of those guys based on performance this year I'm not sure."
Toews is having one of the worst statistical seasons in his career, producing seven goals and 20 points on a top 10 offensive team. It's been speculated that Toews' potential inclusion in the NHL's "100 Greatest Players" unveiling has a lot to do with his selection.
McElhinney was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets on Monday, two days after the 33-year-old turned in his worst performance of the season, allowing five goals on 34 shots in a 5-4 loss to the New York Rangers.
Outside of the blunder, McElhinney has been a model of consistency for the Blue Jackets this season, going 2-1-2 in seven games while posting a 2.39 goals-against average and .924 save percentage.
As for the Maple Leafs, the team acquires a more experienced and reliable backup for Andersen a day after it was reported that the club wasn't actively seeking a backup goalie.
Andersen has dressed in 33 of the Maple Leafs 39 games this season, going 17-9-7 with a 2.69 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage.
The NHL submitted its rosters for the 2017 NHL All-Star Game's 3-on-3 tournament Tuesday, revealing the names of the 44 players who will walk the red carpet in Los Angeles at the end of the month.
Here's how captains Sidney Crosby, Carey Price, P.K. Subban, and Connor McDavid will lead their divisions onto the ice at Staples Center:
The Florida Panthers netminder took to Twitter to thank everyone for the kind words after he surpassed Terry Sawchuck for fifth place on the all-time wins list Monday night.
Unfortunately, the 37-year-old doesn't feel he can move much further up the list.
First off I'd like to thank everyone for all the kind messages since last night. Very appreciated! And secondly.....
If Luongo were to play for another 28 years it would take just over eight wins a season to reach Brodeur's mark. It's certainly doable, plus teammate Jaromir Jagr will probably still be playing then as well.
Every Tuesday, theScore's editors will examine the fortunes of the north's seven NHL franchises. Welcome to "O Canada."
Calgary Flames
Plus: The Flames have split their last four games and have looked solid doing so. This is in large part due to the club's defense, which has held the opposition to fewer than 30 shots in eight straight games.
Minus:Mikael Backlund leads the Flames in scoring. With all due respect to the Swedish forward, this should not be the case. Johnny Gaudreau can be given a pass - having missed time with an injury - but it doesn't excuse Sean Monahan.
The 22-year-old is on pace to score fewer than 20 goals for the first time in his career this season and 20 fewer points than he did one season ago.
Take: The Flames have benefited of late by playing largely underwhelming competition. That being said, they are still picking up points. Though, they will need to be ready for when they start to go toe-to-toe with the heavyweights of the West.
Edmonton Oilers
Plus: Patrick Maroon is making it really easy to forget about Taylor Hall.The Oilers forward has reprised the former's role on the left side of the club's top line and is thriving. Maroon was named the league's second star for his five goals last week, and because of that, he now paces the team in that category.
Minus: While Maroon continues to score at an alarming rate and Connor McDavid does his thing, Jordan Eberle's struggles have flown under the radar. Eberle is currently riding a 14-game goalless skid with just five assists in that span. While we're at it, Milan Lucic has been silent of late as well, going goalless in his last seven games.
Take: The Oilers brass finally came to its senses and sent fourth overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi to the American Hockey League on Monday. After a slow start to his career, it's exactly what the 18-year-old needs to rekindle his scoring touch and get some valuable minutes under his belt.
Montreal Canadiens
Plus: Bring in the reinforcements. The Canadiens should finally be getting some help, as Alex Galchenyuk and Andrei Markov are expected back any time now after spending time in the injury ward.
Minus: The return of the players above will be much appreciated, especially considering that Brendan Gallagher has gone down with another fractured hand.
Take: Despite numerous injuries, the Canadiens continue to trek on. The club remains atop the Atlantic Division and if Galchenyuk can pick up where he left off prior to his injury, the Canadiens should be in cruise control heading into the postseason.
Ottawa Senators
Plus: While he has gone 1-2-0, Mike Condon has amassed a .933 save percentage in his last three games. Condon still has the club clinging to a playoff spot even while the team's offense remains shotty.
Minus:Bobby Ryan has now gone five straight games without a single point. The 29-year-old was also mysteriously scratched against the Washington Capitals on Saturday with neither the player or coach explaining why.
Is there something going on behind the scenes or is it just for his poor play this season? Either way, it's not good.
Take: Despite the Senators managing to hold onto a playoff spot, their offense must improve. The club boasts the 22nd-ranked power play overall and the 27th best at home, something's got to give.
Minus: In another all-too-familiar trend, the Maple Leafs continue to blow leads at an alarming rate. Sure they got away with it during the Centennial Classic, but it caught up with them once again against Washington a week ago. They also found a way to throw away a game against the Canadiens, after fighting back from two goals down. The team needs to batten down the hatches.
Take: The club's current bye-week will help no one more than Frederik Andersen. After going a stretch of 16 straight games without allowing more than three goals against, Andersen has now conceded four-plus in three of his last four outings.
Andersen has played 33 of the club's 39 games this season. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs are reportedly not seeking a stable backup goaltender. If Toronto remains keen on making the playoffs, then the Leafs need to be careful not to burn their No. 1 goalie out.
Vancouver Canucks
Plus: Bo Horvat has arrived. The 2013 first-round pick is on his way to shattering career marks thanks in large to a streak that sees him with 13 points in his last 13 games.
What's shocking is that during that streak he has mustered three or more shots in a game just once. If he can start shooting more and with some puck luck, he could really take off.
Minus: The Canucks have been lightning it up without much help from their power play. The team has connected on just 14.1 percent of its man advantages this season. If Vancouver can get its power-play rolling, then a trip to the postseason looks good.
Take: The Canucks continue to defy preseason predictions, looking to have turned their season around after a dismal start. Being sellers at the trade deadline might still be best for the team long term, but until they fall out of the race, enjoy the ride Canucks fans.
Winnipeg Jets
Plus: Connor Hellebuyck recorded his third shutout of the season on Monday. It's one game, but its exactly the type of performance the Jets need if they want to jump back into the playoffs.
Minus: Losing Patrik Laine to concussion is a big loss to the Jets' lineup.
