{"id":139540,"date":"2023-08-05T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T17:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=139540"},"modified":"2023-08-05T13:07:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T17:07:12","slug":"nhl-rumours-canadiens-and-sharks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/08\/05\/nhl-rumours-canadiens-and-sharks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re in the dog days of August, but there are still a number of NHL rumours. The days may feel like they’re dragging on, but the rumour mill is still working. There are some teams that may be a year or two from contending. These clubs could provide some rental options to contending clubs that need a player or two. The non-contenders could get some nice returns and set themselves up for the future. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and the San Jose Sharks.<\/a><\/p>\n

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

Rumour: The Athletic’s Arpon Basu held another summer mailbag session. This edition looked into the possibility of both David Savard<\/a> and Mike Matheson<\/a> getting traded as rental players during the next season.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Canadiens mailbag part one, on expectations for Slaf, managing the prospect pool and more. Part two comes out later this week. https:\/\/t.co\/zAR7EHMd8i<\/a><\/p>\n

— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n