{"id":11638,"date":"2017-06-23T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T17:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=11638"},"modified":"2020-12-21T14:45:02","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T19:45:02","slug":"nhl-rumours-evander-kane-marc-methot-travis-hamonic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2017\/06\/23\/nhl-rumours-evander-kane-marc-methot-travis-hamonic\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Evander Kane, Marc Methot, Travis Hamonic and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NHL is in its busiest part of the off-season. After another busy draft complete and the free agent frenzy around the corner, the rumours mill is churning. The following are some of the rumours circulating throughout the league, including Evander Kane<\/a><\/strong>, Marc Methot<\/a><\/strong>, Travis Hamonic<\/a><\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours: Evander Kane<\/a>, Marc Methot<\/a>, Travis Hamonic<\/a> and more<\/h2>\n

Evander Kane<\/h3>\n

The Buffalo Sabres seem to be fielding offers for forward Evander Kane<\/strong>. Elliotte Friedman reported that the Los Angelis Kings were interested in Kane, but only for a ‘one year thing’.<\/p>\n

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Friedman: I know the #LAKings<\/a> were in on E. Kane. But they preferred a one-year thing, so I don’t think that’s anywhere right now. #Sabres<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) June 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Darren Dreger also suggest Evander Kane<\/strong> could be on the move but is not sure of which teams are interested. Dreger thinks that a team that is in ‘win-now’ mode would be likely suiters. He thinks that the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks all fit that bill.<\/p>\n

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Dreger: I don’t know if it’s #SJSharks<\/a>, but they’re in that mode. Likewise for #NHLDucks<\/a>. Likewise for #NYR<\/a>. Go down the list…<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) June 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Marc Methot<\/h3>\n

The Vegas Golden Knights Marc Methot<\/strong> is extremely sought after. Unfortunately for Canadian teams, Methot’s no-trade list includes all Canadian teams, except for Ottawa. Recently, the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames had been connected to the blue liner.<\/p>\n

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All Canadian teams with exception of Ottawa are on Methot’s no trade list and Ottawa can’t get him back until after Jan 1…if interested. https:\/\/t.co\/xGpUYQUdMe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Travis Hamonic<\/h3>\n

New York Islanders have traded defenceman Travis Hamonic to the Calgary Flames<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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We have acquired Travis Hamonic & a 4th rd pick in ’19 or ’20 from NYI for a ’18 1st rd pick, ’18 2nd rd pick & 2nd rd pick in ’19 or ’20! pic.twitter.com\/3RNHsHQXLS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 24, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hamonic was in high demand with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>\u00a0all interested in Hamonic.<\/p>\n

Matt Duchene<\/a><\/h3>\n

Colorado Avalanche have received an offer for forward Matt Duchene<\/a><\/strong>. Arthur Staple is reporting<\/a> that the New York Islanders offered Travis Hamonic, their 2018 first round pick and a prospect for Duchene. Avalanche GM Joe Sakic<\/a> is said to want forward Mathew Barzal<\/a><\/strong> as part of the deal.<\/p>\n

The Nashville Predators have also expressed interest in Duchene. Darren Dreger is reporting that Predators GM David Poile is looking for a replacement for James Neal<\/a><\/strong>. The Avalanche are interested in one of Nashville’s top four defensemen, which Poile is reluctant to do.<\/p>\n

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No doubt the Preds have interest in Duchene, but don’t want to give up a Dman. Work to be done. Saturday should be interesting.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 24, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sakic is not lowing his price <\/a>on Duchene, and stated he is willing to hang on to the forward unless he gets a deal to his liking.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Elliotte Friedman is reporting that, along with the Evander Kane<\/strong> rumours, the Sabres might be receiving calls about forward Sam Reinhart<\/a><\/strong>. He also believes the the Sabres will be making a push for defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk<\/a><\/strong> in free agency. Shattenkirk has stated his desire to play in or around New York City.<\/p>\n

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Friedman: “I wouldn’t be surprised if people have also asked Buffalo about Sam Reinhart<\/a>.” #Sabres<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) June 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Friedman: “It wouldn’t surprise me also if Buffalo was potentially a Kevin Shattenkirk<\/a> team.” #Sabres<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) June 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

Eric Engals reports<\/a> that the Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin<\/a><\/strong> was unsuccessful in convincing Marc Methot<\/strong> to waive his no trade clause.<\/p>\n

Bergevin continues to be in the market for a top tier defenceman. There also continues to be links to Marco Scandella<\/a><\/strong> of the Wild.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n

Bob McKenzie is reporting the Ottawa Senators want to move the contract of Dion Phaneuf<\/a> this off season.<\/p>\n

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Whether anything happens at the draft regarding Phaneuf remains to be seen but it’s clear if OTT can move him and his contract, they will.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Darren Dreger is reporting that there is interest in Phaneuf, but some of the teams not on Phaneuf’s trade list.<\/p>\n

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There is trade interest in Phaneuf from outside his list, so Sens are in discussion with Newport to see if Dion is willing to be flexible.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 24, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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