{"id":124521,"date":"2022-01-24T08:30:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T13:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=124521"},"modified":"2022-01-24T07:30:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T12:30:08","slug":"nhl-rumours-coyotes-canadiens-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/01\/24\/nhl-rumours-coyotes-canadiens-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s for another edition of NHL rumours. The trade deadline may be two months away, but there&#8217;s plenty of talk heading towards the March 21 deadline. There are some players on the block that contenders want to get their hands on. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers.<\/p>\n<p>All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n<h3>Arizona Coyotes<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: Jeff Marek of Sportsnet talked about the trade chatter surrounding Coyotes defenceman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chychja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakob Chychrun<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As I just reported on the 32 Thoughts segment on Hockey Night in Canada&#8230;.<br \/>The Arizona Coyotes have at least one offer that meets their criteria in a Jakob Chychrun deal &#8211;  two former first round picks and a 1st round selection in an upcoming draft.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffMarek\/status\/1485072891796414465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 23, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> There are some teams interested in acquiring the defender from the Coyotes. Arizona&#8217;s asking price is two former first-round players and a first-round pick in an upcoming draft. There are a total of 10 teams that have made calls about the 23-year-old blueliner. Marek added one of the teams has made an offer to the Coyotes that fits the criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Marek added that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kravtvi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitali Kravtsov<\/a> was offered as part of a deal to the Coyotes. Kravtsov is a former first-round pick but is over in the KHL after balking about being assigned to AHL Hartford. He may not be enough to move the needle, but the Rangers do have other first-rounders they could part with in order to land Chychrun.<\/p>\n<p>Marek also added the Florida Panthers could be in play to land the coveted defenceman. One wonders if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lundean01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anton Lundell<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/knighsp01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> would be part of a trade package. Knight will likely get more sustained game time and Arizona is in desperate need of an upgrade in net.<\/p>\n<p>Chychrun is signed through the 2024-25 season and makes $4.6 million per season.<\/p>\n<h3>Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Daily Faceoff crew took a look at what Habs&#8217; players could be on the move at the trade deadline.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The biggest name the Montreal Canadiens will move before the trade deadline is _________?<\/p>\n<p>Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DoorDash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DoorDash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>APPLE: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/poFUdB5Lda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/poFUdB5Lda<\/a><br \/>SPOTIFY: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ZWwQayWjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/7ZWwQayWjA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AOqUPnfYGh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/AOqUPnfYGh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DailyFaceoff\/status\/1485379022783664129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 23, 2022<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chiarbe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Chiarot<\/a> came up as an obvious answer and someone we&#8217;ve speculated on over the last few weeks. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lehkoar01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artturi Lehkonen<\/a> came up in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/01\/21\/nhl-rumours-maple-leafs-blackhawks-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">conversation<\/a>. The 26-year-old winger becomes an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent at the end of the year. He has a $2.3 million cap hit.<\/p>\n<p>Lehkonen drew comparisons to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/colembl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Coleman<\/a> in conversations during the Daily Faceoff podcast. It was also stated that three teams have inquired about the Finnish forward&#8217;s service. One hasn&#8217;t heard much from <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/01\/18\/montreal-canadiens-hire-kent-hughes-as-general-manager\/\" target=\"_self\">new general manager<\/a> Kent Hughes on what he might do at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n<p>The young forward may not have the best scoring touch, but he could provide useful to a team needing a depth forward. He&#8217;s been thrust into the top line due to injuries but has been a useful penalty killer. Teams should at least kick the tires on seeing if they can land Lehkonen.<\/p>\n<h3>Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: Sportsnet&#8217;s Elliotte Friedman talked about the Oilers&#8217; goaltending situation on the recent 32 Thoughts podcast.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfd2 32 Thoughts Podcast \ud83c\udfd2<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffMarek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JeffMarek<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FriedgeHNIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FriedgeHNIC<\/a> look at some goaltending options for the Oilers, provide more updates on the Canucks&#39; GM search + <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnaheimDucks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AnaheimDucks<\/a> captain Ryan Getzlaf stops by for a chat!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa7 LISTEN: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dLCksp7cuh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/dLCksp7cuh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GMCcanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@GMCCanada<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KutLalB0Bd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/KutLalB0Bd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sportsnet\/status\/1484631292188794880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 21, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Edmonton is on a big-time slide down the standings and goaltending seems to be a gigantic red flag at the moment. It seems the prime years of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> are being wasted due to some major issues surrounding the team.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Smith<\/a> has been hurt and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/koskimi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Koskinen<\/a> has struggled. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> is only 23 years old and has shown some flashes at times. However, there needs to be more consistency in the net.<\/p>\n<p>General manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hollake01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ken Holland<\/a> needs to find a solution, but may not be willing to part with draft picks or prospects. Friedman stated the Oilers are unwilling to give up a first, second or third-round picks or a prospect. Holland wants to try to solve the problem as inexpensively as possible.<\/p>\n<p>A name that some are wondering about is \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vejmeka01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karel Vejmelka<\/a>, who has been a surprise for the Coyotes. However, Arizona probably wants to try and extend him, so that likely takes him out of play.<\/p>\n<p>Holland may have to eventually pay the price and land a goalie. 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The trade deadline may be two months away, but there&#8217;s plenty of talk heading towards the March 21 deadline. There are some players on the block that contenders want to get their hands on. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers. 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