Earlier last night, La Regione broke the news that HC Lugano's team manager Roland Habisreutinger is interested in acquiring Tim Stapleton: "Yes, we are in discussions with them, but there will not be a [players] exchange in any case."
Kevin Schläpfer, on the other hand, revealed to Le Matin that a trade involving Ilari Filppula and Stapleton had been on the table, but "one should ask Stoney (Martin Steinegger) about that." While the Seelanders' team manager did not deny this rumor, he only confirmed that they are in talks with the Bianconeri. However, an agreement has yet to be reached, reports Ticinonews.
