Five teams inquired if Marc-Andre Fleury would come out of retirement
SDPN Sports: Agent Allan Walsh said five teams called him on July 1st to see if Marc-Andre Fleury would come out of retirement and play yet one more 12 months.
Walsh: “July 1, I got called by five teams asking if there was any way Marc-Andre Fleury would un-retire.”
Adam Wylde: “And?”
Walsh: “Well, he’s, he’s, he’s made it pretty clear for now that he has no intention to play next 12 months.
You talked in regards to the goalie market this 12 months, five teams calling, and so they were prepared to make serious offers on one-year deals to entice Flower to their city.”
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The Montreal Canadiens are still in search of offensive help
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: Sources have said that the Montreal Canadiens are still seeking to make moves this offseason, and are still considering St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. The Canadiens even have some interest in Evgeny Kuznetsov, who’s seeking to make an NHL return. Clearing out some cap space can also be on the agenda.
The source said that patience is required as they balance the long-term game and the short-term need.
They’re actively seeking to upgrade their scoring of their top six. Kyrou would fit the bill, and the Canadiens-Blues have recently pulled off a trade when Logan Mailloux was sent to the Blues for Zachary Bolduc. Kyrou’s no-trade clause kicked in on July 1st.
Jason Robertson (Stars) and Martin Necas (Avalanche) are two other names which have been within the rumor mill.
Don’t expect the Canadiens to supply sheet Mason McTavish.
The Canadiens have kicked tires on free agent Joe Veleno.
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Kuznetsov is believed to be going over just a few options. The Canadiens need some center depth, and Kuznetsov did play with Ivan Demidov last 12 months on SKA.
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