Lassi Thomson back Sweden any maybe a new NHL team
Murray Pam: Expressen reports that Ottawa Senators pending RFA defenseman Lassi Thomson could be heading back Malmo in Sweden for next season.
Bruce Garrioch: An NHL executive said that it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Thomson traded before the deadline.
Could a thin center market lead to interest in Evgeny Kuznetsov?
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: The trade market for centers looking a little thin according to Darren Dreger. Wonder if there is a team that would take a flyer on Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov.
He’s been inconsistent and has a year left at $7.8 million, so it’s not an easy contract to move. Maybe the lack of centers would get someone interested.
The Capitals do have some other assets they could move and a thinner market usually means bigger returns.
David Savard likely sticking around Montreal
Marco D’Amico: Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes on defenseman David Savard: “I haven’t had a discussion with David yet. But my door is always open. Am I open to moving him? I’m open to moving anyone on the team as long as it improves the team. But I can’t say that we’re actively looking to trade Savard.”
NHL Trade: Sean Monahan Traded to the Winnipeg Jets
The Montreal Canadiens should monitor Trevor Zegras‘s availability
Eric Engels of Sportsnet: The Anaheim Ducks aren’t just going to give forward Trevor Zegras away. Would the Montreal Canadiens be willing to give up their 2024 first-round pick a deal for Zegras? Would any other teams be willing to offer a top-10 pick?
The Canadiens would need to proceed with caution as to why the Ducks, who need forwards, would be willing to move a young one.
Zegras likely wouldn’t be traded until the offseason, if at all. If he becomes available, the Canadiens should at least check in with Ducks GM Pat Verbeek.
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