{"id":438491,"date":"2024-03-07T11:33:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T16:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=438491"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:33:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T16:33:35","slug":"nhl-rumours-vancouver-canucks-and-new-york-islanders-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/07\/nhl-rumours-vancouver-canucks-and-new-york-islanders-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The big day of the NHL trade deadline has almost arrived and that means more last-minute NHL rumours. Teams are making their finally push to acquire or off-load assets. The landscape is going to change some more before all is said and done on Friday afternoon. Who is going to take a risk and who is going to punt for towards the future? Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/12\/08\/vancouver-canucks-season-chaos\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/09\/nhl-rumours-new-york-islanders-and-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders.<\/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>Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: In <a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/live-blogs\/nhl-trade-deadline-rumors-live-updates\/k1g8iTtsoifh\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Athletic&#8217;s live stream<\/a> of the latest NHL rumours, the Canucks may flip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lindhel01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elias Lindholm<\/a> to another team. This is according to insider Chris Johnston.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New, for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthletic<\/a>: A refreshed Big Board after a wild Wednesday of NHL trade activity.<\/p>\n<p>We&#39;re less than 29 hours until the deadline &#8230; \u23f3<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LRRpav3pbz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/LRRpav3pbz<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LRRpav3pbz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/LRRpav3pbz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/reporterchris\/status\/1765760403617792022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Many though Lindholm was going to be a major piece of the Canucks&#8217; push for their first Stanley Cup. However, Vancouver may have some buyer&#8217;s remorse and the Swede appears back on the trade bait board. Lindholm has been playing as a third-line pivot in the most recent games<\/p>\n<p>The veteran forward has found it hard to accentuate his offensive strengths due to not getting a chance to be in the top six. Lindholm was acquired from the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/06\/noah-hanifin-traded-by-the-calgary-flames\/\" target=\"_self\"> Calgary Flames<\/a> on Jan. 31 and many thought he would give the Canucks some more offensive pop. However, that hasn&#8217;t been the case.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old is in the final year of a contract that sees him making $4.85 million. Lindholm was hoping he could parlay a strong end of the season into a big-time payday. However, that&#8217;s not worked out as of yet.<\/p>\n<p>Johnston cited league sources saying the Canucks have been in trade discussions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/07\/nhl-predictions-march-7-w-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-boston-bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> regarding Lindholm. The forward doesn&#8217;t have any protection and that cap-hit is a manageable one for a rental. Boston needs a number two centre and adding Lindholm could give the club some much-needed depth down the middle.<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver has been rumoured in previous editions of our NHL rumours to be interested in the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/26\/nhl-rumours-pittsburgh-penguins-and-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\"> Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/guentja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Guentzel<\/a>. Could Lindholm being sent out East be enough of an enticement to make a trade happen before things are done on Friday?<\/p>\n<h3>New York Islanders<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Athletic&#8217;s Arthur Staple said the Islanders might now be players at the deadline after putting together a winning run. Staple talked to Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello about the team&#8217;s new-found cap space.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Scott Mayfield is on LTIR, so the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Isles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Isles<\/a> have some cap space to work with. Will Lou Lamoriello add before Friday to a team chasing a playoff spot?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5ZDDQY81Av\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/5ZDDQY81Av<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StapeAthletic\/status\/1765122157791613286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Many thought the Isles were in a heap of trouble, but Lamoriello pulled the trigger on firing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lambela01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lane Lambert<\/a>. Head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roypa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Roy<\/a> has taken over and made the team better after some initial rough patches. Roy could be the big deadline acquisition that steers the Islanders into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday morning saw the news that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mayfisc01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Mayfield<\/a> has been put on long-term injured reserve. Losing a player like Mayfield does hurt the Islanders lineup. However, it does give Lamoriello an opportunity to be a player on Friday&#8217;s deadline. Placing Mayfield on LTIR gives the club an extra $3.5 million to play with around March 8.<\/p>\n<p>Lamoriello won&#8217;t give up his first-round pick and many Eastern Conference general managers are likely of the same mindset. Staple does mention that the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/02\/nhl-rumours-san-jose-sharks-and-vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\"> San Jose Sharks<\/a> might have some players that could interest the Islanders. Pending unrestricted free agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/barabal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alexander Barabanov<\/a> and pending restricted free agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuninlu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke Kunin<\/a> each have manageable cap hits and could be reasonable acquisitions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eyesonisles.com\/posts\/elliotte-friedman-believes-lou-lamoriello-won-t-break-the-ny-islanders-up-01hr5hcmrhrz\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sportsnet&#8217;s Elliotte Friedman<\/a> added that the Islanders have been sniffing around other teams to add more scoring help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vatrafr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Vatrano<\/a> might draw interest and a reunion with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/beauvan01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-03-07_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Beauvillier<\/a> might be possible. The Mayfield injury has given Lamoriello some money to play with if he feels a deal is right.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The big day of the NHL trade deadline has almost arrived and that means more last-minute NHL rumours. Teams are making their finally push to acquire or off-load assets. The landscape is going to change some more before all is said and done on Friday afternoon. Who is going to take a risk and who [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":438332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_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":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,4547,17,4548,4321],"tags":[1479,363,5861,2821,6227],"class_list":["post-438491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canucks","category-hockey","category-islanders","category-nhl","category-rumours","tag-elias-lindholm","tag-lou-lamoriello","tag-new-york-islanders-rumours","tag-scott-mayfield","tag-vancouver-canucks-rumours"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438491","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=438491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438491\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/438332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=438491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=438491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=438491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}