{"id":86870,"date":"2020-09-25T08:30:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T12:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=86870"},"modified":"2020-12-21T14:48:38","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T19:48:38","slug":"nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-st-louis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/09\/25\/nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-st-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Rumours. Where each and every day, we break down the latest going around the NHL. We take a look at NHL Rumours focused on trades, signings, and more. Today, we have a trio of NHL Rumours from the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>, St. Louis Blues<\/a>, and Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. Make sure to tune in each day for more.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: We start off NHL Rumours with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun<\/a> reporting that although the Montreal Canadiens need scoring, they won’t be targeting Patrik Laine<\/a><\/strong> if he does indeed become available.<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/em>: There has been some speculation that Laine might be on the move for a little while now<\/a>. The worry about his next contract for the Winnipeg Jets<\/a> seems to be clear. As well as his fit with the team in the long-term. Rumours being he wants to play with Mark Scheifele<\/a><\/strong> but the team isn’t sure that’s the best fit. Regardless, it appears the Habs won’t jump in on these trade rumours.<\/p>\n

Montreal has a ton of assets but understandably doesn’t want or need to spend them all. That being said, their team really could use a scorer in the top-six. It is possible they would rather address this either internally or via free agency. Internally would be the cheaper but riskier option. They have some young promising names coming, but will any of them be ready to take a huge step this season?<\/p>\n

The free-agent market is a very intriguing option as well. A name like Mike Hoffman<\/a><\/strong> is likely to be available. He isn’t the best 200-foot player but he can do what the Habs need, and that is put the puck in the net. Hoffman has one of the best shots in the entire league and if he could fit in Claude Julien<\/a><\/strong>‘s system, he might be a perfect addition to the roster. His predicted contact is in the neighbourhood of 6.5×5 or so, which could work for both sides. The age of Hoffman makes it risky too, but he would help right away.<\/p>\n

Whatever Montreal does, they are sure to be active. Catch them here as the offseason progresses.<\/p>\n

St. Louis Blues<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was on ESPN102.5 Radio<\/a> and reported that the St. Louis Blues and captain Alex Pietrangelo<\/a><\/strong> are going to try and take one more run at a contract. However, the Blues aren’t expected to budge much at all.<\/p>\n

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