NHL Trade Deadline Buzz: Kings working on Alex Iafallo contract; Sabres will not trade Linus Ullmark; and Taylor Hall almost signed with Boston last summer

Anthony Scultore |

Apr 12, 2021

One potential trade candidate is 27 year-old pending UFA Alex Iafallo of the L.A. Kings. The belief is that if the two sides can’t come to an agreement today he could be traded by 3PM ET. Now the latest news is that both sides are making some headway and it is possible that a deal may be reached in time.

Update: Kings and Alex Iafallo closing the gap… things looking positive for a potential contract extension. Still work to be done on it, but progress has been made. https://t.co/QkrM8Pc58r
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 12, 2021

Sabres publicly state they won’t trade Linus Ullmark

Linus Ullmark is the kind of player the Sabres need to keep. He is a UFA this summer and the two sides are unlikely to come to terms today. However, they did state contrary to rumors they will not be trading him as they will continue to negotiate into the off season.

Another name that will likely not be on the move today: G Linus Ullmark. #Sabres plan to continue talks with Ullmark camp beyond deadline in an attempt to keep the pending UFA in Buffalo.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 12, 2021

Taylor Hall driving to Boston for their next game against the Sabres; almost signed there last summer

Taylor Hall met with the media today after being officially traded this morning to the Bruins. He told them he will be driving to Boston soon in preparation to be in the lineup tomorrow against none other than the Sabres. Hall also noted that he was close to signing with the Bruins last summer and is hoping to be a Bruin past this season.

Taylor Hall came close to signing with Boston in the offseason. Excited to play with the Bruins after poor performance in Buffalo.

"It wasn't the season I’d like to have had. Not even close."
— Fluto Shinzawa (@FlutoShinzawa) April 12, 2021