Ken Holland would be the Los Angeles Kings subsequent GM
Pierre LeBrun: The Los Angeles Kings and Ken Holland are finalizing a deal that might make him their subsequent GM.
- Darren Dreger: There will likely be a press convention on Thursday to announce the hiring.
Rick Tocchet might have a brand new dwelling quickly
** Replace ** Pierre LeBrun: “Deal continues to be not finalized but however Flyers are zeroing in on hiring Rick Tocchet as head coach. Once more, nonetheless not fairly accomplished but. However headed in that route. Might be finalized later immediately or tomorrow.”
- Kevin Kurz: “Not that I would like to verify Pierre however I’m additionally advised from a staff supply they “nonetheless want some approvals.” However, appears evident that is going to be accomplished quickly”
Darren Dreger: Rick Tocchet might have a brand new teaching gig quickly. The Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Seattle Kraken are believed to be the highest candidates. The Flyers are a great match, they usually wish to be aggressive.
Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Friedman Monday on Rick Tocchet’s future: “Seattle desires him however I’m not satisfied he desires to go there, he’s excessive on Philly radar however unsure that occurs, the Canucks supplied 4 millions-ish, don’t see the Bruins going there. Individuals are saying don’t rule out TV for him.”
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Lou Lamoriello noticed in Buffalo
SPOTTED: Sources near the state of affairs inform me former Isles GM and longtime NHL exec Lou Lamoriello was seen strolling by way of Buffalo Niagara Worldwide Airport this morning.
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Nick Alberga: “Had heard Lou Lamoriello linked to the Sabres a number of days in the past. Informed they have been keen to speak to him.”
Some potential commerce targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: All through the Pittsburgh Penguins group, they’re in want of facilities and defensemen. On the AHL stage, they’ve a little bit of a weak point on the wing.
Michael Russo in The Athletic stated that Minnesota Wild RFA heart Marco Rossi may very well be obtainable for commerce. Rossi can be a pleasant match for the Penguins with Evgeni Malkin probably retiring after subsequent season.
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas isn’t interested by UFAs on long-term offers, and buying and selling for wage dumps would block some younger gamers. Buying and selling for RFAs and never supply sheeting them may very well be the route for Dubas. A suggestion sheet of $5 million-plus would value a primary and third.
Buying and selling for Rossi might value the Pens the New York Rangers first-round decide with lottery safety or considered one of their prime veteran wingers.
The Buffalo Sabres have a number of candidates in Ryan McLeod, JJ Peterka and Jiri Kulich.
Dallas Stars Mavrik Bourque hasn’t completely discovered his spot on their roster. He’s an NHLer, however is he a middle or a proper winger. He’s been a wholesome scratch within the playoffs. The Stars are cash-strapped for subsequent season, and in the event that they don’t commerce him, he may very well be a suggestion sheet goal.
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Fast hits on some Penguins UFAs
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is the one notable pending UFA for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’s replaceable with a extra becoming, stay-at-home associate for Erik Karlsson.
Matt Nieto received’t be again. Joona Kappanen may very well be re-signed for depth, however he could also be headed to the AHL. A roster spot with the Penguins wouldn’t be assured for Boko Imama, so he might look elsewhere.
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