Are the Montreal Canadiens eyeing somebody’s head coach?
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Heard from a Montreal supply that the Canadiens could possibly be listening to what occurs with Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery. Montgomery is from Montreal and is bilingual. The Canadiens underneath Martin St. Louis are having the season they envisioned thus far this season. This can be a concept and never a report.
The Canadiens and Sharks have right-handed defensemen that may curiosity groups
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The Montreal Canadiens are among the many groups that will probably be seeking to transfer out some belongings between now and the March seventh NHL commerce deadline.
Two sources have mentioned that the commerce marketplace for right-handed defensemen is skinny for the time being, and the the San Jose Sharks and Canadiens are place properly for the time being.
The Sharks have Cody Ceci and Jan Rutta, and the Canadiens have David Savard.
A supply didn’t know if Savard might internet the Canadiens a first-round decide, however he’s heading that Savard will doubtless be moved.
An Jap Convention supply mentioned his group tried to accumulate Savard on the deadline final yr however they couldn’t get the cap hit and the additional yr to work. He admits these talks will doubtless occur once more this yr as he’s on an expiring contract.
A Western Convention supply mentioned if they’ll get a first-round decide or prospect, they need to transfer him.
One other supply mentioned he wouldn’t be shocked in the event that they moved him properly earlier than the deadline to keep away from any further threat of harm.
Two Penguins commerce choices for the New Jersey Devils
James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are open for enterprise and the New Jersey Devils might use some assistance on their fourth line. The Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Capitals, so an inter-division commerce doesn’t scare them.
Commerce choices might embrace Drew O’Connor (who’s a New Jersey native and a rental at $925,000), Anthony Beauvillier (pending UFA at $1.25 million).
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