{"id":104944,"date":"2021-03-26T08:30:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T12:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=104944"},"modified":"2021-03-26T06:56:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T10:56:59","slug":"nhl-rumours-sabres-canadiens-leafs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/03\/26\/nhl-rumours-sabres-canadiens-leafs\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to\u00a0NHL Rumours<\/a>! We\u2019re rapidly approaching the deadline, and teams are starting to fall into place in the standings. As we approach April 12th, teams will be shipping players left and right. Make sure to keep your eyes on Last Word on Hockey to get all the news and updates.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: Elliotte Friedmn spoke on WGR550<\/a>, saying that he thinks the lack of compete in the Sabres lineup will impact any trade value. This is especially true for Taylor Hall<\/a>, who Friedman says probably wouldn’t fetch a first round pick right now.<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/em>: The Buffalo Sabres have looked… bad. Really bad. They are on a 16-game losing streak and with their pace of play, there’s no end in sight. NHL stars Jack Eichel<\/a> and Taylor Hall have looked slow, lazy, and aren’t scoring because of it. They both have two goals each. And Friedman says this lethargy is going to cost the organization. It’s no secret that NHL rumours are swirling around the Sabres. This has spilled over into the Sabres fanbase, who have begun debating what a trade involving Eichel or Hall could bring in.<\/p>\n

If this rumour persists into the private-side of hockey business, there’s no doubt teams would be chomping at the bits for Hall. He’s struggled massively this season but he is only one year removed from a modest 66 point-pace. He scored 37 points in 33 games in 2018-19 as well, before injury pulled him from play. The year before that he won the Hart Trophy. The point is, Hall is a good player with a successful track record. He is in the latter half of a one-year contract. If a team could reel in his talents for less than a first-round pick, Hall might be one of the most cost-effective rentals of all time.<\/p>\n

Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reported that Marc Bergevin<\/a> has announced he doesn’t have any plans for the Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline.<\/p>\n

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Marc Bergevin says it's "very unlikely" the #habs<\/a> do anything before April 12 trade deadline. Adds that he has no cap space and would need to find a money-in\/money-out transaction.<\/p>\n

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 25, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n