The Anaheim Ducks are open to moving defenseman Josh Manson before the trade deadline.

"They are listening," TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported on Tuesday's edition of "Insider Trading."

"They've had a few calls on Josh Manson, but teams are going to have to step up," LeBrun added.

Manson is in his seventh season with the Ducks, who drafted him 160th overall in 2011.

The 29-year-old missed time earlier this season with injuries and is averaging a career-low 17:04 in ice time across 13 games entering Tuesday's action. However, he ranks 29th among NHL blue-liners in takeaways per 60 minutes in 2021.

Manson, who's signed through 2021-22, carries a cap hit of $4.1 million. He's due to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of his contract.

The Ducks held the league's second-worst record prior to their game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

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Henrik Lundqvist might end up suiting up for the Washington Capitals after all.

The veteran goaltender has been out for the entire season after undergoing open-heart surgery in early January. Lundqvist indicated prior to the surgery he won't play this year, but it appears things may have changed as his recovery has progressed.

"Henrik Lundqvist has very quietly continued to skate, he is intent on resuming his career after undergoing open-heart surgery so long as his health allows," TSN's Frank Seravalli reported on Tuesday's edition of "Insider Trading." "He's awaiting word from doctors this week, a critical appointment that will determine his near-term and long-term future. The Washington Capitals, while everything would have to go right, aren't ruling out a return for Henrik Lundqvist this season."

The 39-year-old signed a one-year, $1.5-million contract with the Capitals after he was bought out by the New York Rangers in the offseason.

The former Vezina Trophy winner was initially brought in to complement Ilya Samsonov. In his absence, rookie goalie Vitek Vanecek has appeared in 26 games this season.

The Capitals are currently in first place in the East Division with a 25-9-4 record.

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Alex Galchenyuk has made life a little bit easier for his new general manager.

The Toronto Maple Leafs winger has gelled nicely with the club, and GM Kyle Dubas says Galchenyuk's strong play is easing the team's need to add another top-six forward ahead of the April 12 trade deadline.

"I think the emergence of Galchenyuk playing with John and William, both in terms of the fact he's produced a little bit but in terms of how hard he's playing and the effectiveness that he's brought to the group, I think certainly reduces the urgency," Dubas said Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

Galchenyuk, who's playing for his fifth team since the start of the 2018-19 campaign, has tallied four points through nine games since being acquired by the Leafs on Feb. 15.

The trio of Galchenyuk, Tavares, and Nylander own a 64% share of scoring chances and 73.53% share of high-danger chances at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick.

Dubas said in March he was keen on acquiring another forward ahead of the deadline and was willing to part with top prospects to improve the club. Though the addition of Galchenyuk has been a big boost, Dubas is still keeping his options open as the deadline approaches.

"But with all that said, if we can do something that we think is going to be a good fit in the locker room and on the ice, I think we would still very openly explore that," he said.

The Leafs have won seven of their last eight outings and have a six-point cushion on the top spot in the North Division entering Tuesday's slate of games.

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It remains one of life's most perplexing questions: Who's the greatest athlete of all time?

Over the past year, we've had nothing but opportunity to debate. So, we - you! - are going to answer this question once and for all. Check out our GOAT of GOATs bracket below, and vote now and throughout the rest of the week!

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Buffalo Sabres forward Taylor Hall will not play Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, interim head coach Don Granato said, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Hall is widely expected to be traded ahead of the April 12 deadline. The former Hart Trophy winner is a pending unrestricted free agent and the Sabres are the worst team in the NHL.

His contract includes a full no-movement clause, so he controls his own destiny, and he said recently that he'd be willing to listen to trade offers. The deal carries an $8-million cap hit, per CapFriendly.

The 29-year-old is mired in the worst season of his career, as he's tallied two goals and 17 assists in 37 games.

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It appears Carey Price is a little banged up.

The Montreal Canadiens goaltender will not travel with the team to Toronto for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs and will instead remain in Montreal to receive treatments, the team announced Tuesday.

Price suffered an apparent injury during Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers but did not depart the contest. He stopped 21 of 23 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory.

The 33-year-old seemed to be in some discomfort after an awkward-looking play in the second period.

Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme said postgame that Price was being evaluated but added that "we don't think it's anything serious," according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

Price owns a .903 save percentage and a 2.66 goals-against average in 23 games this season. Jake Allen will likely start in his absence, while the team announced Cayden Primeau has been promoted from the AHL's Laval Rocket to Montreal's taxi squad and will travel with the club to Toronto.

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Drew Doughty called out some of his teammates for a lack of effort following the Los Angeles Kings' 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Monday.

"I think (our desperation level has) been lacking for the last five games," Doughty said postgame. "We haven't had any intensity, anyone competing. I shouldn't say that. We've had some guys competing every single game, and we've had others take games on, play good games, and take games off.

"We're down 4-1 in the third period, I sure hope that we're playing a little more desperate. But it's absolutely ridiculous that we didn't play like that in the first or the second. Or the last four games. Actually, besides the Vegas one."

The Kings are 1-6-0 in their last seven games and have been outscored 23-12 in that span. Los Angeles had hung around to battle for the West Division's fourth and final playoff spot for most of the season, but the club is now in seventh place - nine points out.

"We put ourselves in a good spot, and the last two weeks or so we've absolutely shot ourselves in the foot, and now we've got a lot of work to do, a lot of climbing to do, and a lot of winning to do," Doughty said. "Honestly, I don't even remember your question I'm so pissed off right now."

Doughty is one of the league's most emotionally outspoken players, but in March, he said he believes his outbursts make him "look bad," so he's been attempting to keep them to a minimum.

However, that didn't stop the former Norris Trophy winner from continuing his rant on Thursday.

"Compete," Doughty said when asked how he wants to see his team respond. "Act like you've earned your spot in this lineup and on our team and run with it. Don't sit around hoping you're gonna get more shifts. Take your chance and run with it.

"I think some guys are just worried about just being in the lineup, and I understand that, but at the same time we need our second and third core guys, as (well) as our top core guys, to all step up right now and play as if its playoff series, every single series we play in."

The 31-year-old has carried his weight this season, registering 28 points in 37 games while averaging nearly 27 minutes per contest. Doughty's 0.76 points per game currently stand as a career high.

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