The Toronto Maple Leafs and Matthew Knies camp have held some talks
Nick Alberga: Have heard that the Toronto Maple Leafs and pending RFA Matthew Knies have held some current contract extension talks. There may be nothing imminent however the sides have talked once more.
The Pittsburgh Penguins make sense for Nils Hoglander
NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on Vancouver Canucks Nils Hoglander commerce rumors: “I believe there are some groups which can be very , I believe Pittsburgh can be a type of groups, he’s signed and Pittsburgh makes a whole lot of sense, you have a look at the gamers that Pittsburgh is accumulating, Hoglander suits it”
The Edmonton Oilers could have to attend till nearer to the commerce deadline to discover a top-four defenseman
Scott Maxwell of Daily Faceoff: Jason Gregor on Every day Faceoff Stay mentioned that everyone is aware of the Edmonton Oilers want to improve their second pair, nevertheless it’s a transfer that may probably have to attend till nearer to the March seventh commerce deadline.
Greger wonders if the Buffalo Sabres, in the event that they fall out of the playoff race, will look to maneuver somebody. Although unlikely, is there a deal to be made the Calgary Flames for Rasmus Andersson? Philadelphia Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen has had his identify within the rumor mill however there are decision-making questions there.
The Oilers might additionally have a look at being in some measurement for added depth. Troy Stecher and Travis Dermott are within the No. 5 to 7 vary and each gamers are on the small aspect.
If the Oilers are buying a rental for a top-four defenseman, they might solely wish to quit a second-round decide or equal. For somebody with time period their 2026 first-round decide (they don’t have a 2025 first) may very well be in play of defensive prospect Beau Akey.
“They’re all in right here on the subsequent few commerce deadlines, so that you’re giving up first rounders and if meaning you’re giving up even a Beau Akey, you’ve obtained to try this.”
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