BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Anthony Mantha (DET), Tuukka Rask (BOS), Dylan Strome (CHI), Brandon Sutter (VAN), and more!
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NHL Rumors and Speculation
- The Athletic: There’s a belief that Steve Yzerman would consider trading one of his younger forwards like Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha in the right deal.
- “I wouldn’t be shocked if he moved one of his top young forwards. I think he’s listening on a lot of things.” Said one executive.
- The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks aren’t actively shopping Dylan Strome but teams believe he’s an option for those looking for a boost down the middle.
- “They’ll listen on him.” According to one executive out of the East.
- The Athletic: One source believed the Chicago Blackhawks would try to trade defender Calvin De Haan before the trade deadline because they could lose him to Seattle at the expansion draft in July.
- The Fourth Period: Alexander Edler is open to waiving his NMC if the opportunity to chase a Stanley Cup presents itself. It’s unclear if the Canucks are overly interested in retaining any salary as part of a trade.
- Insider Trading (HNIC): Frank Seravalli says that Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving is on the hung for a right-shooting winger and Washington Capitals GM could be looking to add a goalie if their current tandem aren’t deemed good enough.
- Expected Buffalo: The Buffalo Sabres were looking for options on defense when Jake McCabe and Will Borgen were injured. They expressed interest in Victor Mete and Brett Kulak out of Montreal and they also inquired about Jon Merrill (DET) and Alex Goligoski (ARI).
- Bob McKenzie: The Boston Bruins are open to talking in-season contract extensions for both of their goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaro Halak.
- “I think the Bruins aren’t opposed to bringing back one or both of these guys”
- Corey Pronman: Posted his latest list of NHL prospects he believes could be moved at or before the NHL trade deadline. Those candidates include Justin Barron (COL), Henrik Borgstrom (FLA), Calle Clang (PIT), Vladislav Firstov (MIN), Spencer Knight (FLA), Klim Kostin (STL), Timothy Liljegren (TOR), Mason Lohrei (BOS), Kirill Marchenko (CBJ), Ivan Morozov (VGK), Victor Mete (MTL), and Jayden Struble (MTL).
- Ben Kuzma: Brandon Sutter is healthy, reliable, productive, and popping up on the NHL trade deadline radar. The Edmonton Oilers could see him as a replacement for the struggling Kyle Turris.
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