{"id":53805,"date":"2019-08-14T08:30:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T12:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=53805"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:03:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:03:32","slug":"nhl-rumours-detroit-red-wings-carolina-hurricanes-ottawa-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/08\/14\/nhl-rumours-detroit-red-wings-carolina-hurricanes-ottawa-senators\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re less than a month until training camp, but we have plenty of NHL <\/span>rumours<\/span> left to talk about. Teams are trying to get a good idea of what their rosters will look like. The crop of restricted free agents has brought many things to a screeching halt.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today we look at NHL <\/span>rumours<\/span> about the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>, Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> and <\/span>Ottawa Senators<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

All rumours are taken from the original source and are subject to change.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Detroit Red Wings<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rumour: Ansar Khan of MLive.com had a couple of items about the Red Wings<\/a>. Both Anthony Mantha<\/a><\/strong> and Andreas Athanasiou<\/a><\/strong> will become restricted free agents at the end of next season. The pair of young forwards make $3 million a season.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Both players had breakout seasons in 2018-19 and could be in line for a big payday. Mantha would have reached 30 goals if he didn\u2019t get injured last season and Athanasiou hit the 30-goal mark last campaign.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/em> Detroit is $4.5 million under the $81.5 million salary cap, but will lose plenty of contracts like Mike Green<\/a>, Trevor Daley<\/a>, Jonathan Ericsson<\/a><\/strong> and more. The Red Wings do have to lock up RFAs like Tyler Bertuzzi<\/a>,<\/strong> but general manager Steve Yzerman<\/a> <\/strong>has room to <\/span>maneuver<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A fast start for either forward would do wonders for getting a contract done sooner rather than later. Both players have shown offensive spark for a Red Wings team that\u2019s still trying to find their way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike Green<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rumour: Khan also went onto to add that Green should be ready to go for the start of the season. The veteran blueliner has battled various injuries and ailments over the last season.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Khan added that Green could be the talk of trade rumours again if he stays healthy and has a great season. Detroit could spin the Calgary native into another draft pick.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/em> Green does have a modified no-trade clause of 10 teams and a contender may kick the tires on the <\/span>defenceman<\/span> with some offensive skill. The 33-year-old carries a hit of $5.375 million and he\u2019ll <\/span>likely<\/span> not be back next season.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Detroit would probably like to get something in return instead of Green walking for nothing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carolina Hurricanes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rumour: Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal in Raleigh, N.C. said that the Hurricanes are still waiting to see if captain Justin Williams<\/a> <\/strong>will be back next season. The 37-year-old veteran is an unrestricted free agent.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Waddell says Justin Williams is still weighing whether or not he will come back.<\/p>\n

— Cory Lavalette (@corylav) August 12, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n