![]() This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Packaged with Jake DeBrusk? Maybe, but I wouldn’t hold my breath given the apparent lack of interest DeBrusk is drawing thus far in the trade market. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Vaakanainen on his own probably won’t draw that type of offer. However, he speculates they could listen to any offer that could improve their odds of winning this season. Shinzawa said the Bruins aren’t in a rush to trade Vaakanainen. He believes clubs like Arizona or Seattle could have their eye on a 23-year-old former first-rounder who isn’t playing a major role, suggesting such players could improve skating with rebuilding teams. THE ATHLETIC: Fluto Shinzawa suggests a trade might be the best bet for Boston Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to become a full-time NHLer. However, shopping the veteran winger remains the easiest option given his value in the trade market and his lack of no-trade protection. GM Kelly McCrimmon could very well prefer those options (trading Evgenii Dadonov?) over moving Smith. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Krepps argues there are other options the Golden Knights could take to free up that cap space for Eichel. However, doing so would hurt the club’s identity and take away a skilled player who could help them win the Stanley Cup. ![]() Shipping out Smith and his $5 million cap hit for this season would help the Golden Knights free up sufficient cap space when Jack Eichel is ready to make his debut in the coming weeks. The 30-year-old winger is an unrestricted free agent this summer. VEGAS HOCKEY NOW: Owen Krepps recently examined the pros and cons of the Golden Knights potentially shopping Reilly Smith at the trade deadline. LATEST ON REILLY SMITH AND URHO VAAKANAINEN He could part with his first-rounder but Knight and Lundell are also going to be vital components in the Panthers’ long-term future. However, I doubt GM Bill Zito will give up that much to get him. His contract would give them an asset that helps them now and over the next three years. ![]() SPECTOR’S NOTE: Chychrun would be a terrific fit on the Panthers blueline. Marek speculated the asking price for Chychrun could be goaltender Spencer Knight, rookie center Anton Lundell, and a first-round pick. Guy said the Panthers seek a left-handed defenseman who can bring some consistency to the blue line. George Richards last week reported the Panthers would take a look at the Boca Rotan native, who has three seasons remaining on his contract with an annual cap hit of $4.6 million. The Capitals could kick tires but that’ll depend on the play of Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek in the coming weeks.įLORIDA HOCKEY NOW: Colby Guy cites Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman confirming the Panthers are interested in Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun. If that continues over the next couple of months they could stick with Jarry and hope his playoff meltdown last year was a one-off. The Penguins are playing very well right now. Unless he changes his mind, we can probably rule out the Oilers as a destination if Fleury is willing to go to Edmonton. Oilers general manager Ken Holland recently said he didn’t want to part with his first-rounder for a short-term fix. The Hawks might be willing to do that for a 2022 first-round pick. Any deal involving Fleury and those clubs would have to be dollar-in, dollar-out or involve some salary retention in the Blackhawks part. SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Capitals, Oilers and Penguins also have little projected salary-cap space. Powers wondered if a reunion with the Pittsburgh Penguins might be possible regardless of how well Tristan Jarry plays this season. Teams that fancy themselves contenders but have middling-to-poor goaltending (Edmonton, Washington) could come calling. The defending Vezina Trophy winner also has three Stanley Cup rings on his resume. He carries a $7 million cap hit and a 10-team no-trade no-trade clause. ![]() The 37-year-old netminder becomes an unrestricted free agent in July. Powers also cited a Blackhawks source claiming the club hasn’t discussed a contract extension with Fleury. Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (NHL Images)
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