Mike Matheson might not be within the Montreal Canadiens’ long-term plans, however he matches the lineup now
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has a 12 months left on his contract and it nonetheless an necessary piece to their blue line. Lane Hutson will want a brand new deal after subsequent season, and it may exceed Noah Dobson’s $9.5 million. Ivan Demidov will want an enormous deal in two years.
The Canadiens prime 4 past subsequent season will seemingly include Hutson and Kaiden Guhle on the left facet and Dobson and David Reinbacher on the suitable. Proper-handed Alexandre Service has two years left, they usually have LHD of Jayden Struble (RFA) and Arber Xhakaj (one 12 months away from RFA).
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Potential commerce locations for Jason Robertson
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet: A have a look at seven groups that may very well be potential commerce locations for Dallas Stars ahead Jason Robertson.
The 25-year-old Robertson carries a $7.75 million cap hit for yet another season. He’ll be an RFA after subsequent 12 months and could be a UFA the next 12 months. He doesn’t have any commerce safety however does have some leverage if he had been to point whether or not he’d signal an extension with a possible workforce buying him or not.
Los Angeles Kings – Hometown workforce, they usually may very well be trying so as to add extra scoring. Speedy enterprise for the Kings is that they should re-sign RFA Alex Laferriere, and Adrian Kempe is extension-eligible.
Carolina Hurricanes – Already signed Nikolaj Ehlers, however may use some extra scoring. May the Stars reacquire among the picks they despatched within the Mikko Rantanen deal?
Washington Capitals – Would want to maneuver out some wage, and may very well be some scoring insurance coverage relying on Alex Ovechkin’s future. Extra scoring for subsequent 12 months could be welcomed.
Columbus Blue Jackets – Would the Stars be inquisitive about winger Dmitri Voronkov? The Blue Jackets made him out there in Noah Dobson commerce talks.
Detroit Purple Wings – The Purple Wings could must go the commerce route so as to add scoring, as they weren’t even capable of discuss to UFAs they’d have been inquisitive about.
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Seattle Kraken – The Kraken may use some high-end scoring. Have the cap area and a number of first-round picks within the subsequent two drafts.
Utah Mammoth – If the Stars are searching for a present NHLer within the return, possibly Nick Schmaltz at $5.85 million may match into their top-six. The Mammoth have three 2026 second-round picks and prospects as nicely.
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