NHL RumorsNHL RumorsNHL Rumors
  • Rumors
  • Free Agency
    • 2025 NHL Free Agent Signings Tracker
    • Our Top 50 2025 NHL Free Agents
    • A Collection of Top 12 to 50 UFA Lists
    • List of Pending UFA Forwards
    • List of Pending UFA Defensemen
    • List of Pending UFA Goaltenders
  • NHL Trades
    • 2025-26 NHL Trade Tracker
    • Trade Articles
    • 2024-25 NHL Trade Tracker
    • 2023-24 NHL Trade Tracker
  • Video
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Contact
  • FAQ
Font ResizerAa
NHL RumorsNHL Rumors
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Rumors
  • Free Agency
    • 2025 NHL Free Agent Signings Tracker
    • Our Top 50 2025 NHL Free Agents
    • A Collection of Top 12 to 50 UFA Lists
    • List of Pending UFA Forwards
    • List of Pending UFA Defensemen
    • List of Pending UFA Goaltenders
  • NHL Trades
    • 2025-26 NHL Trade Tracker
    • Trade Articles
    • 2024-25 NHL Trade Tracker
    • 2023-24 NHL Trade Tracker
  • Video
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
    • Metropolitan Division
    • Central Division
    • Pacific Division
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Contact
  • FAQ
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Montreal Canadiens

Mark Easson 10/08/2025
3 Min Read
Erik Karlsson wasn't worried during the offseason about the all the trade rumors. The Montreal Canadiens accruing cap space as their center search continues.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Lars Eller (20) celebrates with teammate defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
SHARE

Erik Karlsson didn’t have any offseason worries

Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson did put up 11 goals and 42 assists last season in 82 games, but miscues led to many goals against. It hasn’t been a smooth two years in Pittsburgh. There was lots of offseason speculation during the offseason that he could be dealt.

Karlsson does hold a full no-movement clause, so any destination would have to be approved by him. It was a quiet and relaxing summer for Karlsson back in Sweden despite all the speculation in North America.

“If it would have changed along the way, it would have,” Karlsson said. “But … it did not. For me, it was a very quiet summer. I’m sure there was a lot of rumblings. I’m sure there’s been some discussions here and there, which is pretty normal. But from my side, not at the level where there was anything I had to be worried about or take into consideration.”

Anton Lundell Will Be a Major Factor for the Florida Panthers This Season

The Montreal Canadiens look to accrue more salary cap space as they eye a top-six center

Marco D’Amico of RG Media: The NHL season just got underway and the Montreal Canadiens are already accruing salary cap space by opening with a 22-man roster. The Canadiens waived Sammy Blais and his $775,000 contract, and he was claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs. That $775,000 cap hit is worth $2.7 million at the March 6th trade deadline.

They currently have $5.53 million in cap space, which would give them around $8.5 million by the December/Christmas roster freeze (usually around the 20th to 28th). The Canadiens have been looking for a top-six center. A source:

“They’re positioning themselves to be ready to pounce on a trade target that’s made available at any point this season. Montreal is waiting for the market to shake loose. They have the trade assets, they needed the cap flexibility, and now they have that too. It’s now a question of the right opportunity coming down.”

NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson Could be Close on Money But …

Teams might be looking to get a jump on moving players out to improve their chances for the 2026 NHL draft lottery and Gavin McKenna. League sources say the Canadiens view December as the start of trade season.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? Rumor roundups and hot topics from around the league. We’re also posting some stuff on Instagram.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Erik KarlssonGavin McKennaMontreal CanadiensPittsburgh Penguins
Subscribe to NHLRumorsOfficial Youtube Channel

2025-26 Critical Dates

Oct. 7th: 2025-26 season begins

NHL Rumors to your inbox.

NHLrumors Logo

Categories

  • Rumors

Information

  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.