It’s Monday and we’ve got another edition of NHL rumours to start the work week. The offseason is going to be a busy one and some big names could get big deals. However, some of those big names could be in new places if contract talks don’t go well. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and possible coaching moves.<\/p>\n
All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n
Rumour: Steve Macfarlane of Calgary Hockey Now gave an update<\/a> on the Johnny Gaudreau<\/a> contract negotiations.<\/em><\/p>\n Analysis:<\/em> Gaudreau becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and the Flames are all in to win a Stanley Cup. The former Boston College product is having a banner season in a contract year.<\/p>\n Gaudreau makes $6.75 million in the final year of his contract and he’ll likely get a raise from whoever signs him. Both sides are keeping quiet on the negotiations and the Flames have other contracts to deal with. Andrew Mangiapane<\/a>, Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> and Oliver Kylington<\/a> are all restricted free agents that need new deals.<\/p>\n Macfarlane believes Gaudreau could be in line for an eight-year deal that would be north of $10 million. The 28-year-old has struggled in the post-season at times, but he’s a great scorer that will get looks from whatever team wants him.<\/p>\n Rumour: The Athletic’s Scott Powers looked into the Blackhawks’ rebuilding plans. Powers also looked at how the Patrick Kane<\/a> and Alex DeBrincat<\/a> contracts could hinder that.<\/em><\/p>\n Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane may be the greatest obstacles to the Blackhawks\u2019 rebuild plans https:\/\/t.co\/WQ59X0W6cS<\/a><\/p>\n — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) March 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nChicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n
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