Daniel Alfredsson won’t be the Ottawa Senators next head coach Bruce Garrioch: Daniel Alfredsson won’t be a head coaching candidate for the Ottawa Senators. If he wants to remain as an assistant coach, it’s up to him. Will the Edmonton Oilers be able to afford Warren Foegele? Jim Matheson: 28-year-old Edmonton Oilers pending UFA forward Warren Foegele is going to get a raise from his current $2.75 million. He’s likely going to get a four-year deal from someone. Will the Oilers have enough money available to re-sign the top-nine forward? Could the Oilers fit in/would he take four years at $3.5 ..read more

Would the Toronto Maple Leafs bring Matt Murray back next season? Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray is in the AHL on a conditioning loan as he works back from the bilateral hip surgery he had in October. Murray is a pending UFA and it’s possible that Maple Leafs could bring him back next but it would be as a No. 3 or a No. 4 goaltender on the depth chart. It would allow Murray to try and work his way back to the NHL from there. NHL Rumors: Stanley Cup Playoff Format, and Patrick Kane Marc-Andre Fleury says he’s only playing one more season Minnesota Wild ..read more

Would the Toronto Maple Leafs bring Matt Murray back next season? Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray is in the AHL on a conditioning loan as he works back from the bilateral hip surgery he had in October. Murray is a pending UFA and it’s possible that Maple Leafs could bring him back next but it would be as a No. 3 or a No. 4 goaltender on the depth chart. It would allow Murray to try and work his way back to the NHL from there. NHL Rumors: Stanley Cup Playoff Format, and Patrick Kane Marc-Andre Fleury says he’s only playing one more season Minnesota Wild ..read more

On College players Macklin Celebrini, Rutger McGroarty, and Luke Tuch Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Macklin Celebrini, Rutger McGroarty (Jets), and Luke Tuch (Canadiens). Ron MacLean: “And the US college front?” Friedman: “Yes, three names we should mention. Number one, Macklin Celebrini. The Hobey Baker winner, the upcoming number one pick. He is on Team Canada’s radar for the World Championships they would like to have him. Number two, Winnipeg Jets great 48 hours they beat Colorado and Dallas by a combined 10-0. Rutger McGroarty their number one pick from 2022 is weighing both options, go ..read more

Florida Panthers pending UFA forward Sam Reinhart Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Florida Panthers pending UFA forward Sam Reinhart is having a career year with over 50 goals. He’s not letting his contract situation affect his play. “I think the relationship that we have, me and (Panthers GM) Billy (Zito), me and the organization, it’s all positive, all mutual. “I’m very comfortable with it being ongoing. We’ve got bigger things in mind the next couple of months, hopefully. But I’m not losing sleep over it by any means.” Panthers GM Barry Zito on Reinhart’s contract situation. NHL Rumors: Flori ..read more

Florida Panthers pending UFA forward Sam Reinhart Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Florida Panthers pending UFA forward Sam Reinhart is having a career year with over 50 goals. He’s not letting his contract situation affect his play. “I think the relationship that we have, me and (Panthers GM) Billy (Zito), me and the organization, it’s all positive, all mutual. “I’m very comfortable with it being ongoing. We’ve got bigger things in mind the next couple of months, hopefully. But I’m not losing sleep over it by any means.” Panthers GM Barry Zito on Reinhart’s contract situation. NHL Rumors: Flori ..read more

The Canadiens and Hurricanes Trade Makes Sense on Paper Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period was on TSN Radio in Montreal and was asked about the possibility of the Montreal Canadiens trading for one of the Carolina Hurricanes’ free agents this offseason. ** NHLRumors.com transcription NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Would Like To Add A First Line Forward Host: “Okay, perfect, because you’re kind of leading me where I want to go here in that when you look at the Montreal Canadiens, they want to accelerate the rebuild, and they need offensive talent. And I mentioned Carolina only has three defense ..read more

The Canadiens and Hurricanes Trade Makes Sense on Paper Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period was on TSN Radio in Montreal and was asked about the possibility of the Montreal Canadiens trading for one of the Carolina Hurricanes’ free agents this offseason. ** NHLRumors.com transcription NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Would Like To Add A First Line Forward Host: “Okay, perfect, because you’re kind of leading me where I want to go here in that when you look at the Montreal Canadiens, they want to accelerate the rebuild, and they need offensive talent. And I mentioned Carolina only has three defense ..read more

Montreal Canadiens fans keeping an eye on prospect Lane Hutson Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson and if/when he could turn pro. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Ron MacLean: “You’re also following big names in the NCAA, the chase for the frozen four.” Friedman: “Yeah. So this, this time of year there’s a lot of players, like the CHL, these are all best of sevens, but in the NCAA, a lot of these are one game and knockout. And NHL fans wonder what is this going to mean for a player on my favorite team. NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Would Like To Add A First L ..read more

Montreal Canadiens fans keeping an eye on prospect Lane Hutson Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson and if/when he could turn pro. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Ron MacLean: “You’re also following big names in the NCAA, the chase for the frozen four.” Friedman: “Yeah. So this, this time of year there’s a lot of players, like the CHL, these are all best of sevens, but in the NCAA, a lot of these are one game and knockout. And NHL fans wonder what is this going to mean for a player on my favorite team. NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Would Like To Add A First L ..read more