The Canucks probably trying a ahead over a defenseman
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines on the Vancouver Canucks
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“…. Eight years $11.6 million AAV, after all, large win for the Canucks, (Elias) Pettersson and their followers. And we’ll see the place they go from right here. I nonetheless assume they’re on the lookout for a ahead Ron across the deadline.
They introduced that Tyler Myers is out for a bit of bit with a lower-body damage. That’s not an damage that’s anticipated to take him into the playoffs. So it received’t have an effect on their in-season cap, however I do assume they’re going to look doubtlessly extra for a ahead than a D however , Rutherford and Allvin they’ll take a look at the whole lot.”
NHL Rumors: Issues Pointing In the direction of the Vancouver Canucks Signing Phil Kessel
The Maple Leafs are on the lookout for a defenseman and Nick Robertson can be again
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Friedman: “Okay, so let’s simply undergo a few the groups fast. To start with Toronto. I believe there’s, they traded for (Ilya) Lyubushkin who’s taking part in tonight (left final night time’s recreation with a head damage). I nonetheless assume they’re on the lookout for one other protection and see what else is on the market.
Nick Robertson obtained despatched right down to the American Hockey League to make room for (Calle) Yarnkrok. The Maple Leafs knowledgeable Robertson that is purely as a result of he doesn’t want waivers and he shouldn’t anticipate an extended keep within the American Hockey League and nonetheless of their plans to come back again this season.”
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Reilly Smith and Jake Guentzel
The Penguins need prospects for Jake Guentzel, and Bryan Rust isn’t going wherever
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust.
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Friedman: “Jake Guentzel, the primary ahead remaining available on the market. From what I perceive Pittsburgh has advised groups they’re extra all in favour of two prospects versus a prospect and a first-rounder. They like prospects over picks. That’s what Pittsburgh has advised groups. They’ve advised a number of groups this, after all, they in case you want them to eat cash, or they must take a contract again that would change the dynamic, however that’s the important thing factor.
Additionally, Brian Rust, who’s injured proper now, he has a no-move clause. I’m beneath the impression the Penguins went to Rust just lately and stated we aren’t even going to ask you to maneuver it. So Rust goes to stick with Pittsburgh. He’s out proper now however he’s extremely revered and groups ask.”