{"id":58690,"date":"2019-10-12T08:30:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T12:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=58690"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:01:45","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:01:45","slug":"nhl-rumours-rangers-stars-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/10\/12\/nhl-rumours-rangers-stars-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, Seattle Hockey"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NHL season is now underway and there have been plenty of surprises thus far. This has sparked plenty of NHL rumours, adding to the excitement of the early-season. As long as NHL rumours remain around, Last Word on Hockey will look to keep fans up to date. Today, we’ll cover rumours surrounding the New York Rangers<\/a>, Dallas Stars<\/a>, and the upcoming NHL team in Seattle.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

New York Rangers<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: Larry Brooks mentioned in a recent article<\/a> that the Rangers have been looking to move Vladislav Namestnikov<\/a><\/strong> since last season’s Trade Deadline.<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/em>: The Rangers dealt Namestnikov<\/a> to the Ottawa Senators<\/a>, reeling in a fourth-round pick and promising defenceman Nick Ebert<\/strong> in return. This move, above all else, was a simple money-saving trade. While Namestnikov’s $3.25 million contract ends after this season, the signing bonuses his deal contains would have added to the Rangers salary cap for the 2020-21 season. Brooks elaborates on this point, noting that the added money would serve as a dead weight and limit the Rangers options over the course of next summer.<\/p>\n

All Rangers fans know how important next summer is, so maximizing their spending-ability is a priority. Star winger Chris Kreider<\/a><\/strong> is set to become a free agent. He is likely to demand a fair raise from his current $4.625 million cap hit. Other notable names hitting the open market include Ryan Strome<\/a><\/strong>, Brendan Lemieux<\/a><\/strong>, and Anthony DeAngelo<\/a><\/strong>. Alexandar Georgiev<\/a><\/strong> will also become a restricted free agent. With his spark in the Rangers backup role and expected jump to the starting role soon, Georgiev will surely also demand an admirable contract. Assuring that the team has plenty of money available will be pivotal in handling what is sure to be a stressful summer.<\/p>\n

Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: Julius Honka<\/a><\/strong> recently signed a contract with JYP of the SM-Liiga, Finland’s top league. To return to the NHL, he will need to either sign with Dallas or pass through waivers. This creates a unique situation for the unsigned defenceman.<\/p>\n

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As soon as Honka plays one game in Finland, he requires waivers if he signs with any team other than Dallas. Sign and trade is the goal for Honka at this point. https:\/\/t.co\/jDEDPQyf11<\/a><\/p>\n

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n