The LA Kings like Scott Laughton, but he might test the market
Jason Gregor: Dennis Bernstein on Los Angeles Kings pending UFA Scott Laughton: “I believe if DJ Smith was named head coach, he would have signed already. They still might sign him. I do know he liked it here, but at this point I believe he could test the market.”
Why are the Anaheim Geese open to trading Mason McTavish?
NHL Watcher: Chris Johnston on The Chris Johnston Show on why the Anaheim Geese are open to the thought of moving forward Mason McTavish: “I believe a few of the concerns or issues in Anaheim with him were, possibly a little bit little bit of concern along with his skating ability, his speed or lack thereof, he’s not all the time essentially the most aware on the ice”
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Montreal Canadiens musings
Eric Engels of Sportsnet: (mailbag) The chances are probably 50-50 that the Montreal Canadiens acquire a 2nd line center. It’s their top priority, but free agency is thin, and it’s sellers’ market.
If the Canadiens are in a position to trade goaltender Sam Montembeault, it opens up more games for Jacob Fowler. Montembeault could find yourself being their third goalie if he isn’t traded.
Don’t think the Canadiens have to trade Kaiden Guhle in a package for a right-handed defenseman. There are some right-handed free agents, with Connor Murphy being one option. Yes, Guhle is on the third pair at $5.5 million, however the cap goes up and money isn’t a problem yet. He’s not untouchable, but moving him to fill a hole, could be creating one other hole.
Kirby Dach is owed a $4 million qualifying offer, and his future is uncertain. He could accept it, or reject it and go to arbitration. They might also look to maneuver him. He has some value, but undecided sort of value that’s.
Mason McTavish has been on the Canadiens radar. The 23-year-old carries a $7 million cap hit through 2031. He’s never scored lower than 17 goals and 41 points. There are concerns about his skating and defensive game. Don’t consider he’s at the highest of their list.
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Think there’s a greater likelihood that considered one of Adam Engstrom or David Reinbacher is traded over Arber Xhekaj or Jayden Struble.
Wingers Mason Marchment and Alexis Lafreniere can be interesting options for the Canadiens, but thinks that there are other teams that might outbid them.
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