The NHL roster freeze goes into impact Friday night time at 12 a.m. EST, so might that spur some last-minute exercise over the subsequent 24+ hours? Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames proceed to obtain calls on a number of of their veterans. Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the many groups trying so as to add. Lastly, TSN insider Chris Johnston has added some new names to his commerce board.
We’ll get into all of that and extra within the newest version of NHL commerce buzz.
Flames Veterans Drawing Curiosity
With Quinn Hughes now off the market and a member of the Minnesota Wild, TSN insider Pierre LeBrun experiences that interest in Rasmus Andersson has picked up, with the Flames defenseman now seen as one in every of — if not the — high blue-liner accessible. Vegas and Dallas have mentioned to be two of the suitors, whereas the Stars have additionally kicked tires on bringing veteran winger Blake Coleman back home.
Nazem Kadri stays probably the most sought-after of all in Calgary, as nearly each contender would love to amass his providers. The newest crew to emerge in his sweepstakes: Minnesota. Their wage cap constraints are a difficulty, but when the Flames have been keen to retain wage and produce Kadri’s quantity nearer to $5 million yearly, one other Invoice Guerin blockbuster could possibly be in play.
Maple Leafs Appearing As Patrons
Talking of Andersson, Brad Treliving, and the Maple Leafs, they’re one of many groups re-entering the combo. LeBrun says the Flames defenseman would consider extending in Toronto if a commerce have been to happen.
And that’s not the one right-shot blue liner they’ve been linked to, as Frank Seravalli believes they’ve additionally accomplished their due diligence on Dougie Hamilton, ought to they discover a approach to make the cash work.
The Maple Leafs would additionally prefer to add one — possibly two — top-six forwards, ideally a playmaker to enrich Auston Matthews. That shall be simpler mentioned than accomplished, given the restricted choices accessible and Toronto’s lack of picks and prospects.
On the flip facet, Matias Maccelli hasn’t performed in almost three weeks and would virtually definitely be included in any deal that brings a big wage again to Toronto. David Pagnotta additionally experiences that Max Domi has been dangled in an effort to shed his $3.75 million cap hit.
Chris Johnston’s Up to date Commerce Board
Many acquainted names stay atop Johnston’s latest trade board, although there are some attention-grabbing additions and risers scattered all through.
The aforementioned Andersson and Coleman, in addition to Alex Tuch, Steven Stamkos, and Justin Faulk, are nonetheless within the top-10. On the similar time, Kiefer Sherwood, Ondrej Palat, Jordan Binnington, Phillip Danault, and Mason Marchment have joined them. The latter two have been linked to reunions, Danault with the Montreal Canadiens, and Marchment with the rival Maple Leafs.
Three Pittsburgh Penguins additionally seem on the record: newly acquired Brett Kulak, Bryan Rust, and Erik Karlsson. Ought to Pittsburgh proceed to slip within the standings, it’s honest to marvel simply how excessive these names would possibly rise as GM Kyle Dubas has proven his willingness to promote with the Tristan Jarry deal. Rickard Rakell is one other participant to control because the commerce deadline approaches, whereas Stuart Skinner, like Kulak, might additionally a candidate to be flipped.
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