Brock Nelson could get a short-term deal from the Latest York Islanders
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The Latest York Islanders are still within the playoff mix. Brock Nelson is a pending UFA but unless the Islanders drop out of the race, he could possibly be sticking around. There’s also the opportunity of an extension.
“There’s probability the Islanders extend Nelson to a short-term deal,” a source confirmed. “It’s unlikely he agrees to a two-year deal, but there’s an option for a three-year extension with the team right away.”
The Vancouver Canucks showed interest within the 33-year-old forward last 12 months, who carries a $6 million cap hit.
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The Montreal Canadiens have interest in Dylan Cozens but should they go after Bowen Byram?
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: Kevin Weekes has mentioned that the Montreal Canadiens have shown some interest in Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. A source from the Sabres side of things has said they’re on the lookout for a comparable center, a top-four right-handed defenseman or an elite, NHL ready prospect.
The Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and the Nashville Predators have also shown interest in Cozens but may lack the acquiring assets. The Canadiens may not wish to go that far yet either.
“Montreal would likely need to incorporate one among their 1st-round picks and a young player off their roster, and I’m undecided they need to do this right away.”
Anaheim Geese Trevor Zegras and Colorado Avalanche Casey Mittelstadt are two other centers the Canadiens have had some interest in over the past 12 months.
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A Western source wondered if the Canadiens should goal Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram over Cozens.
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