{"id":100983,"date":"2021-02-15T08:30:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T13:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=100983"},"modified":"2021-02-15T06:19:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T11:19:13","slug":"nhl-rumours-senators-sabres-predators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/02\/15\/nhl-rumours-senators-sabres-predators\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re midway through the month of February, but we have plenty of NHL rumours<\/a> to go around. The delayed start to the season has pushed the trade deadline back to April 12. Teams might have to get started earlier because of COVID-19 protocols. Some clubs are also debating their contending windows or making a coaching change. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators.<\/p>\n

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Sportset’s Chris Johnston said that none of the teams in the Senators and Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> deal should get comfortable with their new teams<\/a>. Johnston added that Ryan Dzingel<\/a> will likely get traded at the deadline again.<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/FriedgeHNIC\/status\/1360776693846310916<\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/em> The Hurricanes have already placed Alex Galchenyuk<\/a> on waivers. Galchenyuk will likely be on the taxi squad or playing in the AHL while he waits for minutes with an NHL club. Adding Cedric Paquette<\/a> was the key part of the deal for Carolina, who is trying to shore up depth for a playoff run. However, he could be part of a package if Carolina wants to really swing for the fences.<\/p>\n

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Dzingel returns to the Senators and must wait out the quarantine process when he touches down in Canada. However, he may want to rent a place instead of buying one. The Senators will be sellers at the trade deadline and they’ll be trying to flip the two-time Senators’ player for assets. General manager Pierre Dorion knows there are only a few players that are untouchable.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Rumour: The Athletic’s John Vogl examined the trade value of the scuffling Casey Mittelstadt<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Do you envision any type of temporary leaguewide stoppage?
Is Linus Weissbach another Cal Petersen situation?
What should they do with Casey Mittelstadt?
Where is the biggest hole on the defensive side?<\/p>\n

It's a jam-packed Sabres Mailbag. https:\/\/t.co\/SyeIP2yXMH<\/a><\/p>\n

— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) February 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n