Do the Vegas Golden Knights need to seek out help for Adin Hill?
Michael Amato of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights should need to handle their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid. Schmid has only 48 games of NHL experience and has been inconsistent.
Hill had a career-high 50 games last season, and his numbers fell within the playoffs. The Golden Knights have little cap room, and even when the Pittsburgh Penguins were to retain on Tristan Jarry, they might have trouble making it work. The Golden Knights’ blue line may take a step back this 12 months as they’re without Alex Pietrangelo (injury) and Nic Hague (trade to the Predators).
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Five potential destinations for Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet: Teams which are in search of a second-line center could have their eyes on Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri. Kadri is coming off a career-high 35 goals season and a season faraway from a 75-point 12 months.
He’ll be 35 years old in October, and would the Flames really need to trade him as they hope their retool gets them back into the playoffs next season? He has 4 years left on his contract at $7 million and a full no-move clause. Next July, the NMC switches to a 13-team no-trade.
Montreal Canadiens – Have been out there for a 2C all offseason and have the picks and prospects who’re NHL-ready.
Recent Jersey Devils – Could slot in on the third line and supply them with some edge, something they might use more of. Coach Sheldon Keefe is accustomed to Kadri from their time in Toronto. Would the Flames be occupied with 23-year-old Dawson Mercer?
Carolina Hurricanes – Could use some help down the center and have the salary cap space so as to add. They’ve been attempting to be aggressive.
Colorado Avalanche – A return to Colorado? They re-signed Brock Nelson, but perhaps they might move him over to the wing. An extended shot given their cap situation. Could the perimeters look to expand the deal to something greater and get Martin Necas involved? One issue is that Necas could possibly be eyeing unrestricted free agency after next season, and will the Flames persuade him to remain?
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Toronto Maple Leafs – The Leafs don’t have a first-round pick over the following two years. Nick Kypreos notes that a reunion seems unlikely. GM Brad Treliving has no luck when attempting to trade along with his former team, as they only shoot him down.
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