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NHL Rumors Update for 01/08/2019
The latest NHL rumors from The Hockey Writers.
01/08/2019 edition:
By Jim Parsons on Jan 08, 2019 02:34 pm
In today’s rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens would like to make some improvements but aren’t prepared to bet the future to do it. Meanwhile, Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is heading to Russia to check out some of the talents there. In San Jose, the Sharks are worried about their goaltending and there is some speculation the team might look to the trade market to shore up that issue. Finally, Doug Armstrong is not happy in St. Louis and big changes are expected.
Canadiens Not Interested in Rental Market
Sportsnet’s Eric Engels reports that Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin doesn’t intend to be busy in the rental market leading up to the Feb. 25 trade deadline. The idea is that Bergevin is not prepared to part with future assets for a short-term addition that may or may not make the team Stanley Cup contenders.
Marc Bergevin, Montreal Canadiens, 2018 NHL Draft, Dallas, TX, June 22, 2018 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
“Again, if there’s a young player available and there’s assets that need to go [to acquire that player], I get it. But I don’t think I’ll be in the rental business, ” said Bergevin. In fact, Bergevin may go the opposite direction at the deadline and look to move out veterans for futures and prospects in an attempt to improve the long-term future for the franchise.
Basically, if there is a good player to be had at the deadline but it will require a first-round pick to acquire him, don’t expect the Canadiens to be involved.
Kyle Dubas Scouting in Russia for Maple Leafs
While Dubas has said he’s not going to be a heavy player in the rental market prior to the NHL Trade Deadline, he didn’t say he wouldn’t look internationally at players that could help his team moving forward. Pierre LeBrun tweeted that is in Russia the week watching some teams who have potential free agents, as well as some of their own prospects.
Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs, 2018 NHL Draft, Dallas, TX, June 22, 2018 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Darren Dreger added that “KHL centerman, Sergei Andronov is a player of interest to the Leafs.” Dreger noted that a number of NHL teams are interested in Andronov and Toronto might be squeezed out of the negotiations based on cost. If Andronov is going to cost $1.5 to $2 million next season, Toronto likely can’t go there based on the cap issues the team will have when this season ends.
Alternatives for Dubas might be Yegor Korshkov, Alexander Yelesin, or Artyom Blazhiyevsky.
Sharks Looking for a Goalie?
While Erik Karlsson has really come on in San Jose of late, the goaltender situation for the Sharks is troubling. If the play of Martin Jones doesn’t improve, speculation by Paul Gackle of The Mercury News is that the Sharks may look to call up either Josef Korenar or Antoine Bibeau from the AHL.
Martin Jones had a monstrous start (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
Gackle does suggest that the Sharks may look to a veteran available on the trade market and package Aaron Dell with something to acquire one of Jimmy Howard, Brian Elliott, Michal Neuvirth, Keith Kinkaid, or Petr Mrazek.
Doug Armstrong: “The Alpha Male”
Pierre LeBrun had a Tuesday morning radio hit on Vancouver’s TSN 1040 that he believes two teams to watch are the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues.
LeBrun said one GM called the Blues’ Doug Armstrong “an alpha male” who won’t sit on his hands during this trade deadline. He may make changes for the sake of making changes because he’s so disappointed with the way the season turned out. “But I think the Blues are an absolute wildcard in terms of having a GM who’s unafraid to make change if he’s pissed off. So yeah, that’s a team that is worth monitoring,” LeBrun said.
The most common names coming out of St. Louis are Patrick Maroon, Brayden Schenn, Vladimir Tarasenko, Colton Parayko, and Alex Pietrangelo.
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By Jim Parsons on Jan 08, 2019 08:35 am
With just over a month to go before the Feb. 25 NHL Trade Deadline, a good chunk of conversations these days will revolve around who is staying, who is going and what teams are doing when it comes to some valuable assets that may also be considered valuable trade pieces.
It’s often said each year that the current market is the most interesting market. Perhaps this year, that comment rings true. With some of hockey’s most prolific goal scorers, high-end defensemen and top-tier goaltenders potentially available, and with teams already out of the race for the playoffs — many of which were unexpected based on early projections — things have opened wide up in terms of speculation.
Each week, we’ll take a look at the 10 top names rumored on the trade market. We expect, from week to week, the names will change and as news gets reported. So, as we go, we’ll name the player, then update you on what’s happening in respect to their status on the trade board:
1. Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets:
Panarin ranks as No. 1 on our list because he’s not only one of the more interesting stories to watch, but he’s potentially the most dangerous offensive player available at this year’s deadline.
There are constant updates — some small and some bigger — when it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Panarin. What we’ve heard is that his agent, Dan Milstein, has communicated on and off with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Those talks have occurred far more than was expected at the start of the season and based on what was communicated this past summer. That’s the good news.
Sonny Milano could have a future golden opportunity depending on what happens to Artemi Panarin. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
The bad news? As of right now, Columbus is merely a potential option that hasn’t been ruled out by Panarin. He likes the way things are going with the team but he’s not ready to commit to staying.
This could be problematic for the Blue Jackets who will need to make a decision on the player before the deadline, based both on the likelihood he stays and where the team is at in the standings. Currently, the Blue Jackets sit third in the Metropolitan Division with 51 points and are on pace for 100-plus points. What if the team struggles? Panarin won’t see the Blue Jackets as attractively as he may view them now and the risk goes up that he’ll leave in the summer. Will Columbus really be willing to let him leave for nothing if things look a little iffy?
Of note, Sergei Bobrovsky didn’t make the top ten, but he’s bound to over the next few weeks.
2. Kevin Hayes, New York Rangers:
We’ve recently learned Kevin Hayes is a near lock to be moved out of New York. As per the report in our rumor rundown on Monday:
Larry Brooks of the NY Post is reporting that forward Kevin Hayes has likely priced himself out of the Rangers market and will be moved prior to the February 25th NHL trade deadline… if the Rangers can manage it, they’d like to acquire a first-round pick, a player that would be able to join their top-nine or top-four, plus another draft pick or player.
Hayes is the ideal rental at this year’s deadline. He’s a versatile center, he’s got size and he’s on a contract that isn’t prohibitive, especially if the Rangers eat some salary in return for a decent prospect (that might not even be necessary).
3. Matt Duchene, Ottawa Senators:
All eyes are on the Ottawa Senators as the trade deadline approaches and most of those eyes are on Matt Duchene. The latest on the negotiations between the two sides is that Duchene will spend time with his reps at CAA to find out just where the Sens stand on a long-term deal. The Senators want a decision quickly but Duchene is in no rush to make one knowing that he’ll max out during the summer on the open market.
Ottawa Senators center Matt Duchene could give the Blue Jackets a top-six boost. (Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports)
If any of the scheduled upcoming talks don’t seem to go well — and the latest report appears to be that things have cooled — he’s a goner. The feeling around the league seems to be that GM’s should keep a close eye on this because, at any time, the Senators may think it’s not going to happen and pick up the phone to make a move. If so, that could open the floodgates in Ottawa.
4. Dougie Hamilton, Carolina Hurricanes
Dougie Hamilton is an interesting name to recently pop up in the rumor mill. It was reported on Saturday during the Sportsnet Headlines segment that the Hurricanes would move him for the right package. Part of that might be because the team sees him as the player who could fetch the biggest return and part of that could be because they don’t want to move Jaccob Slavin.
For some reason, Hamilton has a reputation as not always committed and it’s followed him around from Boston to Calgary and potentially now to Carolina. That said, there are plenty of teams that will be interested in a defenseman that has as much upside as Hamilton does.
5. Patrick Maroon, St. Louis Blues
A recent report by Jeremy Rutherford at The Athletic suggests that the St. Louis Blues might be looking to convince Patrick Maroon to waive his full no-trade clause that becomes a modified no-trade clause prior to January 31. After waiting too long to get the most money possible as a UFA last summer, Maroon signed as a free agent with the Blues on a one-year, $1.75-million contract. The Blues are grateful considering how little Maroon has produced to date.
Patrick Maroon has had an impact on both sides of the puck. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Maroon badly wanted to be in St. Louis but he’s also got ties to Edmonton and New Jersey was interested in keeping him before he left for his hometown city. If the Blues go to Maroon and say ‘we’re looking to trade you before the deadline’, perhaps one of those two teams shows interest and Maroon is open to being moved.
5. Brayden Schenn, St. Louis Blues
People around the NHL are waiting for the damn to break in St. Louis. Players like Alex Pietrangelo, Colton Parayko, Patrick Maroon (who we’ve already discussed), Vladimir Tarasenko and now Brayden Schenn are rumored to be players the Blues are fielding calls on. The Boston Bruins seem to be the team most linked to Schenn and they like him over Tarasenko due to a shorter-term contract commitment and a lower price tag.
Schenn is having a bit less successful of a season than he had in 2017-18, but he’s still a solid player, with a contract who is going to command a sizeable return.
6. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
If your name isn’t Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty — and potentially Jeff Carter due to the leverage he holds — there’s a chance you’ll be traded out of LA. Among those that are most likely to go is Jake Muzzin.
Jake Muzzin #6, Los Angeles Kings – December 18, 2017 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Muzzin is having an incredible season in LA and the return would be tremendous if the Kings choose to move him. He’s got this season and next at $4 million on his current deal (which is a steal) and at 29, he’s one of the Kings best defenders.
The Kings will certainly look to acquire a first-round pick plus more since he’s not a pure rental.
7. Jesse Puljujarvi, Edmonton Oilers
Why Puljujarvi is on the list is because the GM of the team he currently plays for appears to be in mild panic mode. Having already made questionable trades, Peter Chiarelli is expected to look to make additional moves and Puljujvari has some value as a fourth-overall draft pick who hasn’t reached his ceiling. A more patient GM could get a steal here.
If he’s not moved, it’s because Chiarelli has determined that he can’t afford to give him away for any less than a wonderful return. Selling Puljujarvi now would be selling low.
8. Mark Stone, Ottawa Senators:
Stone is an interesting case to watch. He has publicly stated he’d like to continue playing for the Senators but he’s primed to hit a home run in free agency and could potentially be giving up huge money if the Senators aren’t prepared to offer him top dollar.
Mark Stone, Ottawa Senators, Nov. 15, 2016 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
This becomes a loyalty versus opportunity situation and Stone certainly has to weigh how poorly the Senators outlook is and how much he’ll earn on the open market as a player who is having his best offensive season, is one of the game’s top two-way forwards and is averaging 1.09 points per game.
9. Jordan Eberle, New York Islanders:
Eberle is not having a great season in New York. A player on a contract year, it’s rare that talents who are going to have to take a serious pay cut often do so in the same city they played the previous season. That means Eberle will likely shake loose and it makes sense considering the rest of the free agents the Islanders will have to look at with higher priority, such as Anders Lee and Brock Nelson.
Despite only having eight goals and 18 points in 36 games, Eberle is still one of the NHL’s better snipers and his resume boasts five consecutive 20-goal seasons. There will be a team willing to take a chance on him as a rental.
10. Mats Zuccarello, New York Rangers:
Based on Zuccarello’s recent comments and the fact he’s having a down season, it’s probably a lock he’s traded prior to the NHL Trade Deadline. He’s averaging just 0.50 points per game and he’s suggested part of that downturn is due to the pressure that comes with being often discussed in trade rumors.
Mats Zuccarello needs to consider his future. [photo: Amy Irvin]
“People can say that I’m making enough money that I shouldn’t let any of this affect me, but I’m sorry, I have been here for nine years and I am human,”
of the New York Post. “It’s a tough situation but it’s also no excuse for me.”
There are a variety of good reasons to look at Zuccarello if you’re a team that needs a rental. He makes a fair $4.5 million per season on the final year of his current deal, the Rangers may be willing to retain some of his salary and he’s been around the 50-60 point range as a player over the past five seasons. Take the pressure off him and it should be expected he’ll turn up the production.
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By Jim Parsons on Jan 07, 2019 02:32 pm
In today’s rumor rundown, there are reports of what the Buffalo Sabres might try to do in the event they need to replace a player like Jeff Skinner. There is also word out of New York that Kevin Hayes is going to be too expensive an option to hang onto and in Vancouver, the Canucks and Alex Edler are working towards an extension. Are the Oilers interested in a former player and could they move a struggling one to acquire him?
Sabres Replacement Options for Skinner
Should the Buffalo Sabres choose to move Jeff Skinner, Ryan Stimson of The Athletic suggests there are a few names that might be good candidates to take his spot so that the Sabres can remain a playoff contender. These are not necessarily players the Sabres would target while trading Skinner, but names the Sabres might look at in completely separate transactions.
Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Stimson suggests the Sabres should look to the Senators. He writes:
Mark Stone will be the big prize on July 1, 2019. He’d have to be crazy to stay in Ottawa considering the dysfunctional GM and ownership there. His impacts are almost twice those of Skinner, and he scores plenty of goals (0.9 per 60 minutes since 2015-2016, just behind Tyler Seguin). There’s another forward in Ottawa who will likely be wearing different colors next fall. Matt Duchene’s impacts are slightly worse than Skinner’s. You figure his deal will be slightly less but might end up being close enough.
source – ‘Stimson: Examining trade options for Jeff Skinner if the Sabres don’t work out a long-term deal’ – Ryan Stimson – The Athletic – 12/04/2019
Stimson also looks at Marcus Johansson from New Jersey, Gustav Nyquist out of Detroit and Jake Gardiner out of Toronto.
Kevin Hayes Has Priced Himself Out of New York
Larry Brooks of the NY Post is reporting that forward Kevin Hayes has likely priced himself out of the Rangers market and will be moved prior to the February 25th NHL trade deadline.
New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes (Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports)
In the article, Brooks tries to speculate what value Hayes might bring back and suggests a first-round pick and a decent prospect is likely too little for the Rangers to accept. But, this also creates a dilemma of sorts because any trade that might include a roster player of value isn’t something most teams are willing to do around the deadline. That said, if the Rangers can manage it, they’d like to acquire a first-round pick, a player that would be able to join their top-nine or top-four, plus another draft pick or player.
Canucks and Edler Looking at Extension
As per a report on Sportsnet, the Vancouver Canucks and pending UFA Alexander Edler are expected to hold some contract talks soon. It was originally believed the Canucks might look at moving Edler, but based on the excellent season he’s putting together, the Canucks have determined he’s worth hanging onto.
Alexander Edler, Vancouver Canucks, Nov. 21, 2017 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet said, “We can expect in the next couple of weeks the Canucks to start talking about a contract extension for Alex Edler.” It’s a good thing the Canucks are looking to hang onto the player too because Edler has no desire to leave and has made it clear he’s got the no-trade clause he can use to block a move.
Kypreos adds that Edler currently makes $5 million a season and he could get more than that per season but only on a short-term deal.
Oilers Shopping Ryan Spooner
Ryan Spooner was a healthy scratch for the Edmonton Oilers in Sunday’s game versus the Anaheim Ducks. Needless to say, the trade that saw Spooner come in for Ryan Strome has not gone well for Edmonton and Spooner has not had a good season.
Speculation is that the Oilers have resent feelers around the NHL after putting him on the trade block at the end of 2018. This will be a difficult trade for the Oilers as Spooner still has a $3.1MM cap hit through next season and his production will limit the number of teams interested in him.
Patrick Maroon on the Move from St. Louis?
Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic asks if the St. Louis Blues are looking at moving winger Pat Maroon? Maroon signed as a free agent last summer to a one-year, $1.75-million contract but he’s struggled this season. He has a no-trade clause that changes to a modified one on January 31st and if a fit can be found, perhaps the Blues can convince Maroon to waive early if the expectation is he’ll be traded.
St. Louis Blues left wing Patrick Maroon and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports)
There is also speculation the team could place him on waivers if a trade can’t be made. One might wonder if the Oilers would be interested if the cost of acquisition was incredibly low. Perhaps, Edmonton can move a contract they don’t want in exchange. The Oilers were one of the teams interested in Maroon during the summer but weren’t willing to overspend.
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By Jim Parsons on Jan 06, 2019 01:35 pm
In today’s NHL rumors, there is plenty of news coming out of Saturday’s Headlines segment plus there are updates out of New York with the Islanders and there are serious questions surrounding Milan Lucic’s desire to stay in Edmonton.
The Hurricanes Could Look at Moving Dougie Hamilton
On Saturday’s Headlines segment on Sportsnet, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Carolina Hurricanes might consider moving defenseman Dougie Hamilton.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports)
After talking about potentially trading free agent Michael Ferland because contract talks are not close, Friedman said, “Another name I’m curious about is Dougie Hamilton.” He explained Carolina has four right-shot defenseman and the team has been asked about Hamilton. “If you’re willing to come back to them with a score I think that they would consider doing it.”
If the Edmonton Oilers could put the right package together, you would think they have to be interested. GM Peter Chiarelli certainly has a history for with Hamilton.
Duchene Talks Have Cooled Off in Ottawa
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reported the Ottawa Senators and pending UFA Matt Duchene may be getting farther away from working out a deal than they are getting closer. Duchene has 40 points in 37 games and is going to want big-time money on an extension. Johnston says terms between the two sides are not close.
Ottawa Senators center Matt Duchene could give the Blue Jackets a top-six boost. (Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports)
While Bruce Garrioch is reporting that it is believed that Senators GM Pierro Dorion will meet again with Pat Brisson, Duchene’s agent, in the next two to three weeks, Johnston is reporting that there are no scheduled talks for the upcoming weeks. He explained:
“Pierre Dorion, the general manager, doesn’t want to place any sort of deadline on when he needs an answer on Matt Duchene’s intentions – whether will he sign an extension – but clearly, as this slides along here, we are looking at him as a potential target in that trade deadline period and someone that the Senators are going to have to make a decision on because I don’t get the sense from Duchene’s side that there’s any rush for them to make that kind of decision.”
It seems fairly clear that as the trade deadline gets closer, the player to watch right now is Duchene and it’s not likely he stays in Ottawa.
Islanders Have Interesting Decisions to Make
The New York Islanders will be a team to watch as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. They have a number high-profile talents on expiring contracts and it’s not likely they will keep them all. Jordan Eberle, Brock Nelson, Robin Lehner, Valtteri Filppula, and Anders Lee are all scheduled to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the year, and many if not all of them will be targets for other NHL franchises.
(Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports)
If the Islanders aren’t planning on re-signing any of their forwards, perhaps they would be moved for more assets like draft picks and prospects. Speculation is that there have been discussions with each of them on new contracts but it is not known where those discussions are at.
It is assumed the Islanders do not want to lose Lee, but a player like Eberle is not expected to be someone who stays with the club.
Milan Lucic The Whipping Boy In Edmonton?
As the Oilers were losing on Saturday to the LA Kings, a number of media called out Milan Lucic for his lack of response in a game where Kings players, namely Drew Doughty, were taking liberties with Connor McDavid. An elbow right to McDavid’s face and no response from the team has seen the ire directed at Lucic, who if he’s not going to produce offensively, should be patrolling the ice.
Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers, Oct. 21, 2017 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Now there is talk that the Oilers might consider benching Lucic in Sunday’s game against the Ducks and speculation that he’s not happy in Edmonton. Trading him won’t be easy though. His contract is an albatross for the team and still has a number of years left on it.
The consensus is that Lucic has checked out, wouldn’t respond because he has friends on the Kings team and isn’t interested in working with Edmonton to get the Oilers out of this funk they’re in.
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By Jim Parsons on Jan 05, 2019 03:01 pm
In today’s NHL rumors, the Bruins and Blues might be talking trade for a significant forward and the Oilers are looking to move as many as five assets at a time that trades can be difficult. Finally, the Buffalo Sabres may be looking at options for Jeff Skinner.
Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues Working on Deal?
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been very active on the phone with other GMs around the NHL trying to engineer a trade. He’s tired of seeing the Bruins continue to unsuccessfully find a fit alongside David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk. They’ve tried Joakim Nordstrom, Ryan Donato, Danton Heinen, Anders Bjork and now David Backes.
Jimmy Murphy of CLNS Media is reporting that two sources have said that the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have held “deep” trade talks and that those talks are speculated to center around forward Brayden Schenn.
Brayden Schenn, St. Louis Blues, January 6, 2018 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
It was originally believed the Bruins might be interested in Vladimir Tarasenko, but Schenn seems to be more a better fit due to the lower cap hit and shorter term left on his current contract. That doesn’t mean the cost to acquire Schenn will be much lower.
Rumors suggest to land Schenn, the Bruins would have to move a player like Danton Heinen, Matt Grzelcyk or Peter Cehlarik.
Oilers to Move Quantity for Quality?
Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 talking about the Edmonton Oilers and that he believes general manager for the Oilers, Peter Chiarelli may want to move as few as two and as many as five forwards off the roster. Dreger suggests that could be challenging, however. “And it’s almost impossible to make significant, impactful trades this time of year or in the regular season prior to the trade deadline,” he noted.
Edmonton Oilers celebrate (Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports)
Pierre LeBrun added that he believes the Oilers top priority to actually improve their forwards and a top-four defender. “But it’s just that it’s so hard to fill that hole that you almost stop talking about it after awhile,” LeBrun said.
The reality is, Edmonton has a number of holes with the injuries plaguing the team. As we’ve seen with the smaller trades Chiarelli has made so far, a trade is probably not going to make a significant enough dent to really change the fortunes of the current roster. Edmonton is going to have to either win with the team they have or tread water until some of their injured players return.
A Jeff Skinner Trade a Reality?
The Athletic’s Ryan Stimson examined some possible trade options for Jeff Skinner if he and the Buffalo Sabres can’t come to terms on a new contract before the Feb. 25 trade deadline and what’s interesting is that there is some confusion by the team and the NHL as to whether or not Skinner’s no-movement clause remains valid after he voided it to accept a trade to Buffalo last summer.
Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his game-winning goal following the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Stimson writes:
…we need to accept that their timeline is one that still puts them a season or two away from contending. They still aren’t good enough 5-on-5 to be thought of as an elite team, and so targets in a Skinner trade should be younger players who have shown positive results in a wide variety of situations. No one is going to give up an established forward or back for a Skinner rental, so you’re looking in that 20-to-23 age range and then a pick to continue stockpiling.
source – ‘Stimson: Examining trade options for Jeff Skinner if the Sabres don’t work out a long-term deal’ – Ryan Stimson – The Athletic – 01/04/2019
Stimson suggests Skinner to the Nashville Predators for winger Kevin Fiala might be an option, as would Skinner to the Columbus Blue Jackets for right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand. Maybe the Sabres look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and target someone like Travis Dermott, Timothy Liljegren, and Rasmus Sandin. Perhaps the Edmonton Oilers for forward Leon Draisaitl or defenseman Oscar Klefbom (although this doesn’t make much sense from the perspective of the Oilers).
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