The second wave of free agents
One name that won’t go away when it comes to the Kings is Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan Smyth, who has a no-trade clause in his contract.
Other random thoughts:
• Where will Saku Koivu end up? The betting money is obviously on Minnesota, although not as much for his burning desire to play with his brother Mikko as for the Wild’s burning need for a No. 2 center. There definitely have been talks between the two camps, a source confirmed to ESPN.com. Then you wonder whether Saku wouldn’t mind playing with his old buddy Teemu Selanne in Anaheim. Either way, there will be a new captain in Montreal next season. It’s clear Saku is leaving the Habs but does so on good terms; a source said Koivu had a good chat with Canadiens GM Bob Gainey this week before free agency opened Wednesday.
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