Sources say Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brad Richards has given management and ownership his list of the teams he would consider waiving his no-movement clause for.
It is believed a meeting will take place on Monday to determine what direction the team wants to take.
If the Lightning have a suitable package and move forward in an effort to trade him, Richards will ultimately have veto as to whether or not the deal is completed.
The team reached out to Richards and told him their interest in trading him.
It's believed the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets are the most active in the hunt, although according to source.
Vancouver, Columbus and Dallas have all submitted offers for the Conn Smythe trophy winner.
Tampa Bay's incoming owner Oren Koules is said to be heavily involved.
Richards, who signed a five-year, $39 million contract in 2006, has 18 goals and 50 points in 61 games this season.
In 551 career NHL games, the 27-year-old centre has 150 goals and is the Lightning's career assists leader with 338. He had a career-high 91 points in 2005-06. Richards, considered one of the premier playmakers in the NHL, will earn $7.8 million in each of the next three seasons.