The Montreal Canadiens were close on a right-handed defenseman with term, in addition to moving Patrik Laine
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Imagine that the Montreal Canadiens were trying to accumulate a top-line calibre forward on the trade deadline. Sources say that a top-line calibre forward wasn’t what GM Kent Hughes was talking about when he said: “We spent loads of time (on) one deal particularly, and it went all the way down to the last minute, but it surely doesn’t prevent us from revisiting in the summertime.”
They checked in on Nazem Kadri again, but that wasn’t what Hughes was referring to. They were close on moving Patrik Laine’s contract, but obviously didn’t get it done.
The Canadiens were near acquiring a right-handed defenseman with term. The main points were worked out, but a source said that the opposite team pulled back.
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Toronto Maple Leafs notes – from those to didn’t generate much interest, to Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Toronto Maple Leafs were listening on almost everyone. Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton wanted big raises, in order that they moved them in the long run. The Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets were involved in McMann, who was traded to Seattle. The Tampa Bay Lightning were considered one of the teams involved in Laughton.
Max Domi, Simon Benoit and Calle Jarnkrok didn’t really generate any interest. Oliver Ekman-Larsson desired to stay, and on Thursday night, he thought he was going to get traded, in line with different sources.
Elliotte Friedman mentioned there was some speculation about Matthew Knies. A source said “there was a probability.” Not convinced that talks will occur again within the offseason.
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Imagine that GM Brad Treliving will remain as GM, but a training change will not be a surprise. They’ll talk over with Auston Matthews this offseason in regards to the direction of the team and his future. One team out West was showing interest in Morgan Rielly.
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