Teams are reportedly checking in on Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones

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The Penguins have tried to act Tristan Jarry since the off-season

Matt Vensel: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas confirmed they had been exploring a Tristan Jarry trade since the offseason.

The Bruins could go through a retool if they don’t get going

TSN: Boston Bruins president Cam Neeley said they really haven’t been happy with the teams play since training camp and will explore all options before the trade deadline. They could be buying or renovating.

“We’ll see where we’re at,” he said Wednesday of the team’s approach to the trade deadline. “I think right now we have to look at two avenues: one that we’re buying and one that we might be retooling a little bit.

“We still feel like we have a playoff team here and we certainly don’t want to jeopardize getting out of the playoffs because we’ve made some moves that might be good for the future but not good for the present.”

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The Winnipeg Jets may not need to focus on a center

TSN: There aren’t too many contending teams that aren’t looking at what center depth might be available as well as top-four/five defensemen according to Darren Dreger.

The Winnipeg Jets were thought to be looking for center depth, but Adam Lowry has moved up into the second-line role with Vladislav Namestnikov‘s injury, so that could change their trade deadline plans a bit.

“So if this continues up to the deadline and the Winnipeg Jets are not injured, maybe this gives Kevin Cheveldayoff an opportunity to take a more versatile approach and instead of specifically looking at center ice, he might just grab the best forward there is available at that time.”

Team checking in Seth Jones

TSN: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones carries a $9.5 million cap hit through 2029-30 with a full no-move, and it’s not like the Blackhawks are shopping him, but teams are calling, according to Darren Dreger.

“But look, he’s a quality defender and yes, teams are calling and they’re asking about Seth Jones’ availability. So that’s going to be something we’re going to continue to see as Kyle Davidson makes some kind of mark again in this battle for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks.”