{"id":98011,"date":"2021-01-15T08:30:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T13:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=98011"},"modified":"2021-01-14T21:20:49","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T02:20:49","slug":"nhl-rumours-columbus-blue-jackets-chicago-blackhawks-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/01\/15\/nhl-rumours-columbus-blue-jackets-chicago-blackhawks-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NHL season has begun, and there are lots of moves being made still while each team figures out what is working and what isn’t for their roster. With lots of moving parts in the background, there are lots of NHL rumours<\/a> as a result. Today we will be looking at rumours surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>, Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> and Nashville Predators<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n

Rumour: According to Mark Lazerus of The Athletic<\/a>, the Blackhawks could look to move lots of players for picks and prospects if the season isn’t playing out how they like.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Analysis:\u00a0<\/em>This is to be expected. If a team is doing poorly, then expect them to sell off players for futures around the deadline. The Blackhawks are in terrible shape at the moment, and it would certainly seem like this will be the way things go for them as the season progresses. Lazerus suggests Mattias Janmark<\/a>, Carl Soderberg<\/a>, Connor Murphy<\/a>, and Calvin de Haan<\/a> as possible names.<\/p>\n

These pieces he suggests all will be playing higher in the Blackhawks lineup than most other teams. This can give them excellent opportunities to produce above their normal rates. In turn, this could increase their trade stock. The Blackhawks are still rebuilding, plus injuries have not been kind to them. These things indicate another season near the bottom. If the Blackhawks are able to get lots of good pieces for their roster players, they will be in a good spot.<\/p>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n

Rumour: According to Nick Kypreos<\/a>, the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> is Pierre-Luc Dubois<\/a>‘ preferred destination. The Blue Jackets have asked for Nick Suzuki<\/a> plus.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pierre-Luc Dubois first destination choice is @CanadiensMTL<\/a> The @BlueJacketsNHL<\/a> ask is now focused around Nick Suzuki \/ plus. Romanov has been deemed untouchable. Would you do it if your Marc Bergevin? @Line_Movement<\/a><\/p>\n

— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) January 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n