{"id":114768,"date":"2021-07-18T08:30:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T12:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=114768"},"modified":"2021-07-18T08:50:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T12:50:12","slug":"nhl-rumours-canadiens-rangers-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/07\/18\/nhl-rumours-canadiens-rangers-bruins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a busy week and the NHL rumours are kicking into overdrive. Teams have now submitted their protection lists for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft which will take place on Wednesday, July 21. Meanwhile, the NHL Entry Draft is Friday and the start of free agency is July 28. As a result, rumours are flying in thick and fast on trades, picks and contract negotiations. This weekend, we have an &#8220;Original Six&#8221; edition with rumours involving the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Boston Bruins.<\/p>\n<p>All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n<h3>Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: TSN and The Athletic&#8217;s Pierre LeBrun said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/priceca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carey Price<\/a> will waive his no-movement clause to be exposed in the expansion draft.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hearing that Carey Price has waived his no-move for purpose of exposure in the expansion draft so that the Habs could protect Jake Allen in the expansion draft. The thought is that Seattle wouldn\u2019t want to pick up the rest of Price\u2019s hefty contract. But I guess we will see.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierreVLeBrun\/status\/1416551031807385600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 18, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> This was the biggest bombshell in a Saturday full of activity. Although, it may not be as earth-shattering as one thinks. It is pretty gutsy of general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bergema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc Bergevin<\/a> to dangle his all-world goalie to an expansion team, but it&#8217;s unlikely Seattle takes Price.<\/p>\n<p>Kraken general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/francro01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ron Francis<\/a> said that cap space is his biggest asset and Price would eat into that massively. Seattle taking the gold medal-winning goalie would give them an instant face of the franchise. However, it would take away their financial flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>On the Habs&#8217; side of things, the selection of Price coupled with the likelihood of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/webersh01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shea Weber<\/a>\u00a0going on long-term injured reserve would give the Habs a ton of cap space to go after replacements for the duo.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s possible that Bergevin and Francis are working on a deal that will make sure Price isn&#8217;t picked in the expansion draft. Montreal&#8217;s GM will likely try to entice his Seattle counterpart into picking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/byronpa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Byron<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/drouijo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Drouin<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<h3>New York Rangers<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period reports the Rangers and newly-acquired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/goodrba01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barclay Goodrow<\/a> are close to a deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sounds like the Rangers &amp; Barclay Goodrow are already closing in on a contract. Not sure if it\u2019s done yet, but trending in that direction.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheFourthPeriod\/status\/1416543905839910912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 17, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> General manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/drurych01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Drury<\/a> doesn&#8217;t seem to be messing around<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/07\/17\/new-york-rangers-acquire-barclay-goodrow-rights\/\" target=\"_self\"> in putting his stamp<\/a> on the Blueshirts. Goodrow isn&#8217;t a big star, but he played an important hand in the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/lightning\/\" target=\"_self\"> Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> winning consecutive Stanley Cups.<\/p>\n<p>He does have a bit of an edge to his game, but Goodrow can also chip in with timely goals. The Toronto native could be a key component for a very skilled and young Rangers club. New York did get bullied at times this season by players that were bigger and had a nasty streak to them. The 28-year-old can help in that department and play some solid defence.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s worry that he&#8217;ll get too long a term with some saying he&#8217;s been getting offers for a six-year deal. Drury has to play it carefully and not lock up a bottom-six forward for too much time and money. After all, the Rangers still need to re-sign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shestig01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> and decide the fate of forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/buchnpa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pavel Buchnevich<\/a>. That said, Goodrow should still be in line for a nice raise from his current $925,000 salary.<\/p>\n<h3>Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Boston Globe&#8217;s Matt Porter said that goalie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/halakja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaroslav Halak<\/a> will not be brought back according to Halak&#8217;s agent Allan Walsh.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jaro Halak\u2019s agent, Allan Walsh, confirms that UFA netminder and Bruins are parting ways. Walsh says Halak is healthy and expects NHL interest come July 28.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Porter (@mattyports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mattyports\/status\/1416513306387439620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 17, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis<\/em>: Halak should get some interest on the open market as he filled in well over the years for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rasktu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tuukka Rask<\/a>. The Slovakian netminder has been a great backup and took over when Rask left the playoff bubble in 2020. It&#8217;s hard to gauge where he&#8217;ll go, but he&#8217;ll have plenty of teams looking for a capable veteran.<\/p>\n<p>Boston may also have to get into the goalie market due to Rask&#8217;s off-season surgery. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> showed that he could be the goalie of the future. However, they&#8217;ll likely need a veteran to share the workload. It&#8217;s also uncertain when Rask could be ready to return and general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sweendo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don Sweeney<\/a> still needs to ink the Finn to a new deal.<\/p>\n<p>Rask has stated that he only wants to play for Boston. 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Teams have now submitted their protection lists for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft which will take place on Wednesday, July 21. Meanwhile, the NHL Entry Draft is Friday and the start of free agency is July 28. 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