BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring the juicy stuff from Elliotte Friedman’s latest 31 Thoughts post over at Sportsnet.
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NHL Rumors and Speculation
- “It will be interesting to learn how they feel about the Tristan Jarry/Casey DeSmith goaltending tandem. It would be a surprise if Chris Pryor, let go as assistant GM after 20 years in Philadelphia following Hextall’s firing, did not join him in western Pennsylvania.”
- “There’s a theory (John) Tortorella wants out, that he’s forcing the Blue Jackets to fire him. Everything I hear is that’s absolutely not the case”
- “(Mikko) Koivu’s sudden retirement keeps Columbus chasing all options at centre.”
- “Sounds like Nashville is one of the teams interested in Vancouver’s Adam Gaudette. Boston was checking out Jake Virtanen, but I’m not sure where that stands. The Sharks poked around during the off-season.”
- “I can’t help but wonder if Travis Green being in the last year of his contract contributes to the overall malaise. The players saw some critical pieces leave in a similar scenario — do they think the same about their coach?”
- “Nashville scratched Nick Cousins in Tuesday’s 6–1 loss to Tampa Bay. It’s been a rough start there, and we’ll see where this goes. There would be interest depending on what the Predators decide to do.”
- ” The strict Canadian regulations have absolutely had an effect on Sam Bennett’s future, although if he keeps scoring alongside Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, the Flames won’t be too eager to do anything. Anaheim, Colorado and Columbus are among those who checked in. Curious to see if Pittsburgh does now that Burke is there.”
- “Ottawa was looking to ease a crowded blueline once Erik Brannstrom got up to speed (likely Mike Reilly to move). We’ll see where it goes now that, unfortunately, Brannstrom is out. They are trying to get Derek Stepan closer to his family.”
Former King's executive Mike Futa said on #Oilers Now yesterday that three days after Milan Lucic signed a long-term deal in Edmonton in 2016, he called Futa and told him to try and make a trade to get him back to LA.
THREE DAYS FFS! pic.twitter.com/RrkKrJ81LY
— B.L.H. (Edmonton Oilers Enthusiast) (@BeerLeagueHeroe) February 10, 2021
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