Schneider, Gibson, Lajoie Rumors Heat Up

Cory Schneider's name pops up in quiet whispers from front offices scrounging for veteran presence between the pipes, while John Gibson fields calls from teams tired of their own crease chaos. Adam Lajoie draws eyes as a steady blue-liner who could slot into a contender's bottom pair without breaking the bank. GMs know the deadline clock ticks loudest for these types, and one wrong move leaves a roster exposed come playoff time.