The Minnesota Wild have checked on some potentially available centers
TSN: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin has been making the rounds and seeing who is out there, in line with Pierre LeBrun, and it will likely be after the Olympic break.
“I believe Ryan O’Reilly could be perfect for Bill Guerin and the Wild. I just don’t know that O’Reilly is out there yet. The Predators have been competitive and O’Reilly, I don’t think desires to quit on things there in Nashville. So, I don’t know if he’s actually in the marketplace.
Vincent Trocheck, the Rangers are selling. We just talked about it. Trocheck – Bill Guerin has a connection to him through Team USA. I believe that’s a player of interest to Minnesota.
I just mentioned Coyle. I consider the Wild have checked in with Columbus on him. Wherever you see centre between now and March 6, consider Bill Guerin and the Wild, because that’s what they hope to do.”
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche
The Wild will likely be matched up with the Dallas Stars in the primary round, and will have the Colorado Avalanche after that.
The Ottawa Senators have spoken with the Calgary Flames about MacKenzie Weegar
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators have been on the lookout for a top-four defenseman all season, and sources have said that they’ve talked to the Calgary Flames about MacKenzie Weegar.
The 32-year-old Weegar is from Ottawa. He carries a $6.25 million cap hit through 2030-31, and he owns a full no-movement clause. It could seem on the surface that he could be okay with a trade to Ottawa.
The Senators did talk over with the Flames about Rasmus Andersson, but he wasn’t enthusiastic about signing an extension with the Sens.
Ottawa shouldn’t be the rental market, as they might not make the playoffs. Since Weegar has term, it is smart as they’re close with few other tweaks needed.
NHL Rumors: Predators, Maple Leafs, and the Blue Jackets
A league executive on Weegar and the Sens.
“The Senators were in on Andersson, and Weegar could be a fit. He brings some grit and a few good leadership. He’s an excellent player who will help them. He’s competitive, and he can play on the facility play. He may very well be an excellent fit.”
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