{"id":31777,"date":"2018-06-25T12:30:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T16:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=31777"},"modified":"2020-12-21T14:44:53","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T19:44:53","slug":"nhl-off-season-rumours-john-tavares-max-pacioretty-jack-johnson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/06\/25\/nhl-off-season-rumours-john-tavares-max-pacioretty-jack-johnson\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Off-Season Rumours: John Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Jack Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time for another batch of fresh NHL off-season rumours. We\u2019re days away from the start of free agency on July 1 and a lot of names like <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tavarjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Tavares<\/a><\/strong> may be heading to new places. We\u2019ll do our best to sort through the hearsay.<\/p>\n<p>Today we\u2019ll look at speculation involved Tavares, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pacioma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Pacioretty<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnsja02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Johnson<\/a><\/strong> and<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bozakty01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Bozak<\/a><\/strong>. These items come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tavarjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Tavares<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour:<\/em> The open interview period has started, and Tavares is taking advantage of this by meeting with many teams. The Athletic\u2019s Arthur Staple and Pierre LeBrun has done a great job keeping up with the ever-fluctuating group of clubs.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Confirmed teams that John Tavares will meet with this week at CAA offices in L.A.: Dallas, Boston, San Jose, Toronto, Tampa (plus of course NYI). The Tavares camp will also have conversations with 2-3 other teams over the phone and perhaps also meet with 1-2 of them.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierreVLeBrun\/status\/1011255075157655552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> The multi-time All-Star is the crown jewel of this off-season and teams are going to make their best pitch. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/sharks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Jose Sharks<\/a> did a great job clearing out space last week after trading <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/boedkmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikkel Boedker<\/a><\/strong> and his burdensome deal.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> have the lure of coming home while the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a> have the appeal of being a contender. Tavares is also confirmed to meet with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/\/nhl-teams\/stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a>, who are a good turnaround candidate.<\/p>\n<p>However, don\u2019t discount the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/islanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Islanders<\/a> retaining Tavares\u2019 services. Especially with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bardown.com\/ny-bagel-shop-owner-offering-to-personally-deliver-bagels-to-tavares-every-morning-if-he-stays-1.1122021\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offers like free bagels for life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pacioma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Pacioretty<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour:<\/em> TSN\u2019s Bob McKenzie said that the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> have nothing going regarding trading the American forward. There are also reports that he was nearly traded to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/\/nhl-teams\/kings\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/draft-day-deal-to-send-pacioretty-to-kings-fell-through-1.1122333\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">but that deal fell through<\/a>. However, it is subject to change and there was interest on draft day.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MTL has nothing going on Max Pacioretty trade front. At this point, the plan is to keep him in the lineup. That could change but for now&#8230;c\u2019est tout.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TSNBobMcKenzie\/status\/1010602881844736001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> The relationship between Pacioretty and general manager <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bergema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc Bergevin<\/a><\/strong> has to be strained. Pacioretty and agent Pat Brisson mutually parted ways after the weekend also. This last year on the New Canaan, Conn. Native is going to be awkward one if he stays with the Habs.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadiens are obviously listening to offers for their captain, and are willing to ship him off if they can get a good deal. If Pacioretty, who is a UFA in 2019, is willing to sign an extension with his new club, the price could obviously rise.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnsja02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Johnson<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour:<\/em> Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports that Johnson has a short list of teams that include the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/red-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/ducks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Anaheim Ducks<\/a>. Detroit and Pittsburgh would have to clear salary cap space to accommodate Johnson.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Possible destinations for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CBJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CBJ<\/a> D Jack Johnson, a UFA on July 1, are Detroit, Pittsburgh and perhaps Anaheim. Appears Wings and Penguins would have to clear cap space to make the deal happen.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Aportzline\/status\/1011081906849542146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Johnson will have a few more suitors because <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/carlsjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Carlson<\/a><\/strong> re-signed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Capitals<\/a>. The Indianapolis native must weigh being with a contender like the Penguins and Ducks or being a top defenceman on rebuilding Red Wings team.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson is a veteran presence and would serve as a leader on Detroit\u2019s backend especially if <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=greenmi03,greenmi02&amp;search=Mike+Green&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Green<\/a> <\/strong>is not re-signed.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bozakty01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Bozak<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour:<\/em> TSN\u2019s Darren Dreger said that the Maple Leafs forward is fielding a lot of calls. Rick Dhaliwal of Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver said that the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> have expressed interest.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Strong interest in Tyler Bozak with the interview period now open.  Newport Sports fielding several calls on the vet centre.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DarrenDreger\/status\/1010927794300309504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> The Regina native is a solid two-way forward and is adept at winning faceoffs. He\u2019s also valuable on special teams. Bozak could be an excellent depth addition to any team. Teams that miss out on premium centres like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tavarjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Tavares<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stastpa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Stastny<\/a> will likely look at Bozak as plan C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time for another batch of fresh NHL off-season rumours. We\u2019re days away from the start of free agency on July 1 and a lot of names like John Tavares may be heading to new places. We\u2019ll do our best to sort through the hearsay. Today we\u2019ll look at speculation involved Tavares, Max Pacioretty, Jack [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":14867,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"1","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,11,7,4321,18],"tags":[118,90,95,545,499,353,152,491,5715,44,117,42,72,232,158],"class_list":["post-31777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-islanders","category-bluejackets","category-canadiens","category-rumours","category-leafs","tag-anaheim-ducks","tag-boston-bruins","tag-detroit-red-wings","tag-jack-johnson","tag-john-tavares","tag-max-pacioretty","tag-montreal-canadiens","tag-new-york-islanders","tag-nhl-rumors","tag-pittsburgh-penguins","tag-san-jose-sharks","tag-tampa-bay-lightning","tag-toronto-maple-leafs","tag-tyler-bozak","tag-vancouver-canucks"],"modified_by":"Ben Kerr","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31777\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}