NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, and the Montreal Canadiens

Brock Nelson might get a short-term deal from the New York Islanders

Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The New York Islanders are nonetheless within the playoff combine. Brock Nelson is a pending UFA however except the Islanders drop out of the race, he could possibly be sticking round. There’s additionally the opportunity of an extension.

“There’s a good likelihood the Islanders prolong Nelson to a short-term deal,” a supply confirmed. “It’s unlikely he agrees to a two-year deal, however there’s an possibility for a three-year extension with the crew proper now.”

The Vancouver Canucks confirmed curiosity within the 33-year-old ahead final 12 months, who carries a $6 million cap hit.

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The Montreal Canadiens have curiosity in Dylan Cozens however ought to they go after Bowen Byram?

Marco D’Amico of RG.org: Kevin Weekes has talked about that the Montreal Canadiens have proven some curiosity in Buffalo Sabres ahead Dylan Cozens. A supply from the Sabres facet of issues has mentioned they’re searching for a comparable heart, a top-four right-handed defenseman or an elite, NHL prepared prospect.

The Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Crimson Wings, and the Nashville Predators have additionally proven curiosity in Cozens however could lack the buying property. The Canadiens could not wish to go that far but both.

“Montreal would doubtless want to incorporate considered one of their 1st-round picks and a younger participant off their roster, and I’m unsure they wish to try this proper now.”

Anaheim Geese Trevor Zegras and Colorado Avalanche Casey Mittelstadt are two different facilities the Canadiens have had some curiosity in over the previous 12 months.

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A Western supply puzzled if the Canadiens ought to goal Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram over Cozens.

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