{"id":41675,"date":"2019-02-18T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=41675"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:16:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:16:19","slug":"nhl-trade-rumours-montreal-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/02\/18\/nhl-trade-rumours-montreal-canadiens\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Trade Rumours: Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Monday and it\u2019s another edition of our NHL trade rumours. We\u2019re one week away from the NHL trade deadline and we\u2019re breaking down all the action as we race towards next Monday. Today we look at possible rumours surrounding the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/senators\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ottawa Senators<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/knights\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All NHL trade rumours are taken from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h1>NHL Trade Rumours<\/h1>\n<h2>Ottawa Senators<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour: TSN\u2019s Darren Dreger reports that the Senators are likely to move <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/duchema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Duchene<\/a><\/strong> at the trade dealine. Pierre LeBrun confirms that several teams like the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/predators\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nashville Predators<\/a> are in the mix.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not surpringsly, word is that several teams from both conferences have shown interest with Ottawa on Duchene. Believe that Columbus and Nashville are among the many teams which have checked in with the Senators on him <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xxQWuNLvQT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/xxQWuNLvQT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierreVLeBrun\/status\/1097170055853412352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Dreger also reports that a decision about <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stonema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Stone<\/a><\/strong> will be made early this week. Ottawa is hoping to keep Stone, so they have some kind of star power.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The trade for Duchene and the price the Senators paid to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> seems higher and higher. General manager Pierre Dorion may have handed the Avalanche a ticket to draft <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hugheja02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a><\/strong>. However, Ottawa will look to get something back to save face on the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Stone and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dzingry01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Dzingel<\/a><\/strong> are the two bright spots for the Senators and the team needs to keep some of its better players. But, it will remain to be seen if the team can strike a deal with these two players. Because, if not, they may also be on the way out.<\/p>\n<h2>Montreal Canadiens<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour: Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports that the Habs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/hockey\/nhl\/canadiens-reilly-knows-whats-stake-now-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">may be looking for defensive help<\/a> at the deadline. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reillmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Reilly<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s position with the team is shaky at best. Montreal 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> may be shopping for a second-pair defender.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Analysis: A left-shooting defenceman <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/02\/10\/montreal-canadiens-trade-deadline-targets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is on the wish list<\/a> for Canadiens\u2019 fans.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/kings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> blueliner <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/martial01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alec Martinez<\/a><\/strong> has been thought of, but <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/02\/16\/los-angeles-kings-alec-martinez-sean-walker-out-with-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his recent injury<\/a> may put the brakes on that move. As well,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fowleca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Fowler<\/a><\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/ducks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anaheim Ducks<\/a> is someone could be moving north of the border. There are lots of os potential targets out there, however, will Montreal be willing to pay?<\/p>\n<h2>Vegas Golden Knights<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour: During the Headlines segment of Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet\u2019s Chris Johnston said Vegas isn\u2019t in the market for a rental forward.\u00a0 General manager <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcphege01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George McPhee<\/a> <\/strong>would love a long-term solution if he does make a deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/FriedgeHNIC\/status\/1096961419940028423<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The Knights do have over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capfriendly.com\/teams\/goldenknights\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$3.5 million left in salary cap space<\/a>. The Golden Knights are happy with their forward group and may stay quiet at the deadline. This may disappoint\u00a0some fans, but, may ultimately be the best thing for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/01\/gettyimages-1083475874-594x594.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>OTTAWA, ON &#8211; JANUARY 16: Ottawa Senators Center Matt Duchene (95) prepares for a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on January 16, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Monday and it\u2019s another edition of our NHL trade rumours. We\u2019re one week away from the NHL trade deadline and we\u2019re breaking down all the action as we race towards next Monday. Today we look at possible rumours surrounding the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights. 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