Do the Vegas Golden Knights want to seek out assist for Adin Hill?
Michael Amato of Sportsnet:
The Vegas Golden Knights should want to handle their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, however their present backup is Akira Schmid. Schmid has solely 48 video games of NHL expertise and has been inconsistent.
Hill had a career-high 50 video games final season, and his numbers fell within the playoffs. The Golden Knights have little cap room, and even when the Pittsburgh Penguins have been to retain on Tristan Jarry, they might have bother making it work. The Golden Knights’ blue line might also take a step again this 12 months as they’re with out Alex Pietrangelo (harm) and Nic Hague (commerce to the Predators).
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5 potential locations for Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet:
Groups which can be in search of a second-line middle might have their eyes on Calgary Flames ahead Nazem Kadri. Kadri is coming off a career-high 35 targets season and a season faraway from a 75-point 12 months.
He’ll be 35 years previous in October, and would the Flames actually need to commerce him as they hope their retool will get them again into the playoffs subsequent season? He has 4 years left on his contract at $7 million and a full no-move clause. Subsequent July, the NMC switches to a 13-team no-trade.
Montreal Canadiens – Have been available in the market for a 2C all offseason and have the picks and prospects who’re NHL-ready.
New Jersey Devils – May slot in on the third line and supply them with some edge, one thing they may use extra of. Coach Sheldon Keefe is aware of Kadri from their time in Toronto. Would the Flames be considering 23-year-old Dawson Mercer?
Carolina Hurricanes – May use some assist down the center and have the wage cap house so as to add. They’ve been attempting to be aggressive.
Colorado Avalanche – A return to Colorado? They re-signed Brock Nelson, however possibly they may transfer him over to the wing. An extended shot given their cap state of affairs. May the perimeters look to develop the deal to one thing greater and get Martin Necas concerned? One concern is that Necas could possibly be eyeing unrestricted free company after subsequent season, and will the Flames persuade him to remain?
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Toronto Maple Leafs – The Leafs don’t have a first-round decide over the subsequent two years. Nick Kypreos notes {that a} reunion appears unlikely. GM Brad Treliving has no luck when attempting to commerce together with his former crew, as they solely shoot him down.
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