In today’s NHL rumors, it sounds like the New York Islanders have a handful of moves done that insiders and fans are just waiting for them to announce. Are the Ottawa Senators close on a deal with the Coyotes to acquire Jakob Chychrun? Are the Montreal Canadiens receiving calls on Jake Allen and what is the latest on a potential trade of either Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane?
Islanders With at Least Four Moves Done?
As per Kevin Weekes, “I can’t put a definitive timeline to them, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see at least 4 transactions with the @NYIslanders coming down the line.” Weekes wasn’t specific or detailed about what those transactions might be, but among the rumored moves would be deals for Noah Dobson, Alexander Romanov, and the signing of Nazem Kadri.
When asked if he thought the Islanders might have a trade worked out to clear space, John Shannon said on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer that he doesn’t think so because the Islanders would need to have a willing trade partner who was also fine with keeping the deal quiet. Just because GM Lou Lamoriello doesn’t like to show his hand doesn’t mean an opposing GM who trades with him won’t make an announcement to his fan base.
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Stefen Rosner Of New York Islanders Hockey Now wrote in response to Weekes’ tweet, “I would not be shocked if that number was over 5, maybe over 6.”
Senators In On Jakob Chychrun?
Shawn Simpson of TSN writes that there is a sense the Ottawa Senators might be close or working on something with the Arizona Coyotes to acquire defenseman Jakob Chychrun before the start of training camp. The Senators are believed to be one of the teams interested and have been looking for a defenseman for most of the offseason.
The rumored asking price is ridiculously high (a huge haul of draft picks) which is why Senators GM Pierre Dorion is being patient and not rushing to make a move. The hope is that he becomes more affordable as the season approaches.
Teams Calling About Jake Allen Again?
Jimmy Murphy of Montreal Hockey Now writes that there are teams kicking tires on the availability of goaltender Jake Allen, among them, the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes. Nothing has changed regarding Allen’s availability as everything hinges on the health of Carey Price.
Murphy cites a source who explained:
“Depending on what happens with Price, it could make a lot of…
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