{"id":139235,"date":"2023-07-09T11:58:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T15:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=139235"},"modified":"2023-07-09T11:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T15:58:43","slug":"nhl-rumours-canadiens-canucks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/07\/09\/nhl-rumours-canadiens-canucks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time for another round of NHL rumours to start your week. We&#8217;re nearing the middle part of July, but there are some NHL rumours left. There are still a number of free agents out there. However, there are a number of trades that can made. Some teams are still trying to clear salary cap space for a variety of reasons. Clubs may be making move to allow their young players more time. However, others are trying to improve in win-now mode. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours deals with the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/07\/05\/montreal-canadiens-sign-david-reinbacher-entry-level-contract\/\" target=\"_self\"> Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/07\/03\/wrapping-up-canucks-free-agent-weekend\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks.<\/a><\/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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hickepa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pat Hickey<\/a> of The Montreal Gazette said the Canadiens may try to offload <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dvorach01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Dvorak<\/a> before the start of the season.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pat Hickey: Canadiens could contend for a playoff spot next season <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/brfwQnwuLV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/brfwQnwuLV<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoHabsGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#GoHabsGo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bf2zV1Zju5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/bf2zV1Zju5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Montreal Gazette (@mtlgazette) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mtlgazette\/status\/1677331075758948354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 7, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Dvorak has a $4.45 million cap hit and the Habs have a ton of young players that need ice time. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/06\/27\/avalanche-trade-alex-newhook-to-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal acquired<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/newhoal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Newhook<\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/07\/01\/jonathan-drouin-signs-with-the-colorado-avalanche\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> before the start of free agency. The Newfoundland native is a restricted free agent and needs a new deal. Newhook is likely excited to work with Canadiens head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stlouma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martin St. Louis<\/a> next season. Dvorak is a veteran player that could fetch a decent return if Montreal general manager Kent Hughes can find a trade partner.<\/p>\n<p>Hickey added the Canadiens have tried to move <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hoffmmi02,hoffmmi01&amp;search=Mike+Hoffman&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Hoffman<\/a> and his $4.5 million cap hit. However, any deal involving the veteran forward hasn&#8217;t happened. Hoffman is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. This could make him a rental player when the March 1 deadline happens in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Dvorak seems to hold the most value of him, Hoffman and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/armiajo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Armia<\/a>. The latter has a $3.4 million cap hit that the Habs would love to take off their books. Getting rid of all or any of the three would speed up the team&#8217;s youth movement and allow more young players into the lineup. The Canadiens have drafted well the last few seasons, but need to see what they have regarding future talent.<\/p>\n<h3>Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumours: The agent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/myersty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Myers<\/a>, J.P. Barry, appeared on the Donnie and Dhali Show to talk about a proposed Myers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/labanke01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Labanc<\/a> deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I can&#39;t react every time because I think that&#39;s the 13th team in 2 years that&#39; been connected to him..&quot;<\/p>\n<p>J.P. Barry (@pucklawyer) on rumours connecting Tyler Myers and the San Jose Sharks.<\/p>\n<p>Full interview..<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qsxmjmL1y3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/qsxmjmL1y3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i5ND2Vc2D3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/i5ND2Vc2D3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Donnie &amp; Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DonnieandDhali\/status\/1676683617383387137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 5, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Barry said that Myers loves playing in Vancouver, but understands the situation. Myers can be a trade asset if the Labanc swap doesn&#8217;t happen with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/06\/28\/nhl-rumours-sharks-and-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks<\/a>. The proposed deal would be a straight one-for-one swap. That NHL rumour comes from the Daily Faceff&#8217;s Frank Seravalli after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/650\/canucks-central\/frank-seravalli-on-tyler-myers-the-trade-market-and-free-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his appearance on Canucks Central<\/a> on Sporsnet 650.<\/p>\n<p>Sharks general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/griermi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-07-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Grier<\/a> has been trying to find a place to offload Labanc and the Canucks could be a willing partner. Both Myers and Labanc have a year left on their respective contracts. Myers makes $6 million while Labanc is at $4.725 million.<\/p>\n<p>Barry said that Myers knows it&#8217;s a vital year for him this season. A strong season for Myers could lead to another good contract for the next season. It can also lead to Myers possibly heading to a Stanley Cup contender this season. The March 1 trade deadline could\u00a0 see the veteran Canucks defenceman on the move.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0Main photo by: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time for another round of NHL rumours to start your week. We&#8217;re nearing the middle part of July, but there are some NHL rumours left. There are still a number of free agents out there. However, there are a number of trades that can made. 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