The Columbus Blue Jackets fireplace GM Jarmo Kekalainen and hypothesis on substitute candidates
Darren Dreger: “As hypothesis builds…Undecided how the Canadiens would really feel about this, however why wouldn’t CBJ name Montreal and ask permission to talk with Jeff Gorton? Historical past with Davidson and a GM at coronary heart. Geoff Molson may cling up, however is there hurt in asking?”
Brian Hedger: “Additional on this one … this is able to solely make sense for Gorton to go away Montreal for a step up, which might be JD’s place in Columbus. Until JD plans to retire or one thing, I’d be stunned to see it.”
Brian Hedger: “I’ve thought this for some time, however Gorten has an awesome gig proper now in Montreal, so the overpay to pluck him away … assuming Molson even permits a dialog … is probably going via the roof. They in all probability ought to search for a GM with prior NHL GM expertise although.”
Marco D’Amico: “It might be a stunning flip of occasions for a person who’s been the GM of two Unique Six golf equipment and the present EVP of the Canadiens. Columbus possible might name, however Molson introduced Jeff Gorton in to supervise a rebuild and revamp growth. Job is much from completed.”
Jimmy Murphy: “As @FriedgeHNIC speculated earlier on the @JeffMarek present, Mark Hunter can be a powerful candidate to grow to be GM of #CBJ. Tons of London Knights connections there and one among them, Rick Nash, has possession’s ear.”
Regardless of the rumor, for now Jake Allen just isn’t heading to the Colorado Avalanche
Matt Murley: Have been listening to Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen to the Colorado Avalanche, who might use one other goalie.
Evan Rawal: “Allen makes virtually $4 million and is signed subsequent 12 months. Any deal would wish work for the cap.”
Evan Rawal: “Principally, deal with this as a rumor for now, and there can be loads of this within the coming weeks.”
Adrian Dater: Listening to that the Avs are “sniffing round Jake Allen fairly laborious.”
Darren Dreger: There’s not commerce between the Canadiens and Avalanche involving goaltender Jake Allen. The groups haven’t spoken in days. There had been earlier talks however nothing is shut.
Chris Johnston: Report of Allen being traded to the Avs is inaccurate and as of now, there’s nothing taking place.
Adrian Dater: The Avalanche are trying on the goaltending market however there isn’t a take care of Canadiens.
There are rumors that the Colorado Avalanche have an curiosity in Jake Allen from the Montreal Canadiens. In our opinion, the value shouldn’t be excessive. pic.twitter.com/HgkX3slEPh
— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) February 15, 2024