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NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres

Mark Easson 12/12/2017
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The Calgary Flames could be interested in Evander Kane
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On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation …

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson‘s comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting between the two sides.

Nick Kypreos mentioned the Edmonton Oilers might have interest in Jets AHL goaltender Michael Hutchinson. Detroit Red Wings Petr Mrazek is another goalie the Oilers have looked at.

Can’t see the Florida Panthers waiting much longer before adding a goaltender.

The Calgary Flames may look for a power-play specialist and someone with an edge now that Kris Versteeg is out long-term. can see the Flames looking at Buffalo Sabres Evander Kane.

The Vancouver Canucks may be looking to find a new home for Alexander Burmistrov.

Capitals head coach Barry Trotz is in the final year of his contract. Capitals GM Brian MacLellan could also be in the same position.

Talk that Brendan Shanahan may want to bring back the same front next as they have in place this year. Wanting to keep everything quiet right now.

wonders if the Penguins look at add a veteran goalie? Another center? Scoring winger? Do the Penguins have the assets and how many would they give up?

The Oilers were interested in Penguins defenseman Ian Cole. Does that change after they claimed Brandon Davidson? Pending UFAs Mark Letestu and Patrick Maroon make some sense for the Penguins.

The cost to acquire Buffalo Sabres Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen or Marco Scandella would be high, but it doesn’t mean they wouldn’t consider trade offers.

The Sabres have pending UFAs in Evander Kane and Benoit Pouliot. The Sabres could use prior deadline trades of Andrew Ladd (Marco Dano, 1st round pick and a conditional) and Martin Hanzal (with Ryan White for a 1st, 2nd and 4th round pick) as comparables, and ask for more. Sabres fans could like stud defenseman, but you likely won’t get one for a rental.

Teams are watching pending college free agents Maximilian Veronneau, Eric Robinson, and Josh Teves – all of the Princeton Tigers.

The NHL has eyed Seattle for expansion for years, and are ahead of Houston and Quebec City. They could be ready for 2020-21. Can’t see the NHL expanding to 34 teams.

If Arizona can’t figure out an arena, Houston has to be the option because of the Conference balance. Ottawa, Calgary, NY Islanders, and Florida have had their issues. The sale of the Hurricanes means they can’t apply for relocation for at least seven years.

The Coyotes, Canadiens and Maple Leafs were interested in Sami Vatanen before the Ducks traded him to the Devils for a package including Adama Henrique.

 

 

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TAGGED:Andrew LaddArizona CoyotesBarry TrotzBenoit PouliotBrandon DavidsonBrendan ShanahanBrian MacLellanBuffalo SabresCalgary FlamesEdmonton OilersEric RobinsonErik KarlssonEvander KaneIan ColeJosh TevesKris VersteegMarco ScandellaMark LetestuMartin HanzalMichael HutchinsonMontreal CanadiensOttawa SenatorsPatrick MaroonPetr MrazekPittsburgh PenguinsRasmus RistolainenSam ReinhartSami VatanenSeattleToronto Maple LeafsWashington Capitals

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