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NHL Rumors and Speculation
- Kurt Dusterberg (NHL.com): Reports that Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Dougie Hamilton wants to re-sign with the Canes but is letting his agent do the negotiating while he prepares for the new season.
- Lyle Richarson (Spector’s Hockey): “Hamilton was considered a serious contender for the Norris Trophy last season until sidelined by a broken leg last January. Another Norris-worthy performance could price him out of the Hurricanes’ comfort zone.”
- Corey Pronman (The Athletic): Has these five players on his 2021 World Junior All-Star team now that the tournament has finished,
- F: Dylan Cozens (CAN)
- F: Tim Stuetzle (GER)
- F: Trevor Zegras (USA)
- D: Bowen Byram (CAN)
- D: Ville Heinola (FIN)
- G: Devon Levi (CAN)
#CBJ have signed Oliver Bjorkstrand to a five-year, $27 million contract extension, the club announces.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) January 6, 2021
- Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet): Here is the latest from his 31 Thoughts blog,
- “I think Philadelphia considered it a few months ago, but backed away due to asset cost and salary.”
- ” If Columbus believes it can get Laine to commit, that’s one to watch, eventually — assuming a trade can be worked out.”
- “One player the Islanders have tried to move (with a sweetener) is Thomas Hickey. Half of the defenceman’s salary for this year is already paid via a bonus, and he’s got one more year at $2.5 million.”
- “I think Montreal really wanted to add Mike Hoffman.”
- ” Brett Ritchie is the mystery PTO possibility for Calgary.”
- “Another vet the Senators pursued: Tyler Toffoli.”
- “I do expect to see Ben Hutton somewhere soon. Boston and New Jersey are among those with interest.”
- “Every time I see a Sidney Crosby/Nathan MacKinnon commercial, I wonder if they’re going to find a way to play together some day.”
- “Wildest off-season rumour I chased: that NBA teams who shared arenas with NHL clubs wanted their hockey partners to move out for this season because of concerns COVID was more catchable in lower humidity.”
- Sean McIndoe (The Athletic): “If we do get something approaching a normal trade deadline, Getzlaf could make for an attractive target for some team that wants a mix of experience, jam, scoring and name value.”
- Anthony Scultore (Daily Goal Horn): On the rumors linking Patrik Laine to the New York Rangers,
- “Here’s what I was told just a week ago by a well placed source, the Rangers have too many highly rated prospects and all are not going to play here. The expectation is if they don’t make a move at this deadline, the Rangers will be aggressive in the offseason.”
The Florida Panthers have announced they'll be allowing "a limited capacity of up to 25%" for their home games this season, subject to change (in either direction). Various health and safety protocols will be in place for fans entering the arena.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) January 6, 2021
- Pierre LeBrun (The Athletic): On Tuuka Rask getting shopped this past off-season,
- “There were whispers around the league that Bruins GM Don Sweeney was taking calls on Rask in the offseason.”
- Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL): Top prospect for the 2022 NHL Draft, Matthew Savoie has left his AJHL club and will be joining the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints for the upcoming season.
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