{"id":114825,"date":"2021-07-19T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=114825"},"modified":"2021-07-19T07:32:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T11:32:17","slug":"nhl-rumours-wild-flames-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/07\/19\/nhl-rumours-wild-flames-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A big week is ahead of us and that means plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/rumours\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL rumours<\/a>. The expansion and NHL Entry Drafts are ahead of this week, but let&#8217;s not forget the start of free agency. Teams are making their pitches for players to sign on the dotted line with their respective clubs. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars.<\/p>\n<p>All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n<h3>Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: Bally Sports Midwest reporter Andy Strickland reports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foligni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Foligno<\/a> could join his brother, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foligma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Foligno<\/a>, in the Twin Cities.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hearing there\u2019s a strong possibility Nick Foligno signs in Minnesota and joins his brother Marcus on a short term deal. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Mnwild?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Mnwild<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Leafsforever?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Leafsforever<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/andystrickland\/status\/1416772754821599235?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 would be a big blow to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, who gave up a first-round pick to acquire the Columbus Blue Jackets captain. The lure of playing at home is strong, but is it as strong as playing with your brother?<\/p>\n<p>Foligno loved playing for his hometown club, where his dad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foligmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Foligno<\/a> was renowned. However, his short stint with the Leafs did not go so well. He only got four assists and didn&#8217;t score a goal for his favourite boyhood team. The elder Foligno brother is still one of the better two-way wingers in the league at 33 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Wild general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gueribi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bill Guerin<\/a> still has some concerns this offseason. He still needs to find money to pay Calder Trophy winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a> to new deals. Both restricted free agents will likely command a nice raise. Guerin will also have to plug the hole of who the Seattle Kraken take in the expansion draft. Landing Foligno to a low-cost deal would soften that blow a bit.<\/p>\n<h3>Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Athletic&#8217;s Hailey Salvian reports there&#8217;s mutual interest between the Flames and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hymanza01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Hyman<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A source has confirmed to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthleticNHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthleticNHL<\/a> that \u201cCalgary is of interest to Zach Hyman.\u201d And that his camp has spoken with the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Flames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Flames<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>So, what might he cost? And what would be the fit? <\/p>\n<p>Some news and analysis here as free agency looms: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ezmDBSginU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/ezmDBSginU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hailey Salvian (@hailey_salvian) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hailey_salvian\/status\/1416125918007988228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 16, 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>: A source close to the website confirmed that both sides want to talk. It would be another huge loss for the Leafs lineup, but it seems that general manager Kyle Dubas has been preparing for that eventuality. TSN&#8217;s Darren Dreger did say that Toronto <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DarrenDreger\/status\/1415652463445692420\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">granted Hyman permission<\/a> to talk to other teams now.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-goal scorer could slot in next to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gaudrjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Johnny Gaudreau<\/a> and form a solid top line for Calgary. However, there&#8217;s an issue involving what general manager Brad Treliving will have to pay. Hyman could command up to $6 million per season and has 86 career goals.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary does have more cap flexibility than Toronto, but the Flames don&#8217;t like committing themselves to anything long-term. Hyman is also 29 and Calgary probably doesn&#8217;t want to pay for diminishing returns if he regresses. That space could be eased if the Kraken take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/giordma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Giordano<\/a>, which could be possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: Saad Yousuf of The Athletic delved into trying to re-sign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kivirjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Kiviranta<\/a> to a new deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Miro Heiskanen\u2019s contract extension was a top priority this off-season for the Stars. Now, that\u2019s done. <\/p>\n<p>Why a long-term deal for Miro and what lies ahead for the Stars <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6Qs7HCxQ4V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/6Qs7HCxQ4V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Saad Yousuf (@SaadYousuf126) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaadYousuf126\/status\/1416587467055063040?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> General manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nillji01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Nill<\/a> got <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/07\/17\/miro-heiskanen-signs-with-dallas-stars-for-eight-years\/\" target=\"_self\">the big assignment done<\/a> by signing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/heiskmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miro Heiskanen<\/a> to a long-term extension. However, there&#8217;s still some work to be done in signing another Finnish player.<\/p>\n<p>Kiviranta burst onto the scene in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs bubble, but only got six goals in an injury-shortened 26 games this year. The 25-year-old is looking for a raise from his $925,000 contract and is arbitration-eligible. Nill would probably like to make sure it doesn&#8217;t get that far with the restricted free agent.<\/p>\n<p>The Stars do have $5.8 million left in cap space and hope the Kraken take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bishobe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Bishop<\/a>&#8216;s nearly $5 million salary off the books. However, that seems unlikely and a much smaller salary comes off the books. Dallas will also have to fill some other roster holes, but Kiviranta should be a priority. 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