The Canadiens will likely be busy forward of the commerce deadline
TSN: Kenzie Lalonde on the Montreal Canadiens and the way busy they might be main as much as the March third NHL commerce deadline.
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“As commerce deadline approaches, anticipate the Montreal Canadiens entrance workplace to be busy because the group continues to construct for the long run. Kent Hughes could have his eyes on the three P’s from now till the tip of the season – picks, prospects, and the value tag for Cole Caufield.
Hughes has expressed curiosity in acquiring a 3rd first-round choose however will want the expertise to land it.
As the staff continues to expertise accidents, it actually poses challenges but additionally alternatives to maximise the obtainable cap house.
The unrestricted free brokers are (Jonathan) Drouin, (Evgenii) Dadonov, and Sean Monahan. Teams in search of a top-six ahead, extra particularly an elite-level centerman, will proceed to watch Monahan’s restoration from his most up-to-date lower-body damage.
And then there’s Joel Edmundson. Elite-level defender who has in depth playoff expertise who may assist groups that need to go deep within the post-season, however for the suitable value.
Kent Hughes has expressed his acknowledgment of commerce rumor discussions surrounding Edmundson and in addition Josh Anderson since turning into common supervisor. These are two massive fish that might yield nice outcomes for the Montreal Canadiens
The last piece on Kent Hughes’ agenda will likely be to barter Cole Caufield’s contract. We take a look at Nick Suzuki who has signed for eight years, $63 million and anticipated to be in and round these numbers as each events have expressed curiosity in a long-term deal.”
Could the Canucks discover a new dwelling for Jack Rathbone?
Sekeres and Price: Rick Dhaliwal on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Jack Rathbone
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“Hearing there might be some curiosity in Rathbone forward of the commerce deadline. He’s at present injured. Won’t be again until after the All-Star break.
I get the sensation the Canucks, if the Canucks should not going to make use of him on the NHL degree, they might be open to shifting him to a staff that may give him a greater likelihood to play within the NHL. All any prospect desires guys, is only a glimmer of hope from the staff that drafted them, that you just’re going to get a possibility.
Now, return to Travis Green and return to Bruce Boudreau. He by no means received a possibility with Green or with Boudreau. So you’ll be able to perceive why the child is likely to be questioning, do I’ve a future in Vancouver.
So simply monitor that for the following 4 weeks.”