In today’s NHL rumors rundown, will Matthew Knies get into the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first round of their playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning? Meanwhile, are a number of players going to missing from Game 1 for the Boston Bruins?
John Hynes’ future in Nashville is up in the air and there are some official updates out of Ottawa when it comes to a few key players. Finally, will Adam Henrique and John Gibson be part of the Anaheim Ducks roster next season?
Matthew Knies Possibly Sitting for Maple Leafs
According to a few sources, including Mark Masters of TSN, Matthew Knies remains in a grey scratches sweater ahead of the final Leafs’ practice before Game 1. When asked if he would be playing, head coach Sheldon Keefe responded, “He hasn’t even seen the ice at Scotiabank Arena yet, let alone skated on it.” Chris Johnston of TSN writes, “All indications are that Knies will start the playoffs as a scratch.”
In a full little side note, Rasmus Sandin was taking in today’s Leafs practice along with some friends from Sweden. Sandin was traded to Washington by the Leafs at the deadline and the Capitals missed the playoffs. He said he was back in Toronto to “pack my sh–.”
Bruins Roster Hit by Illness
Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic tweeted, “An illness is going around, says Jim Montgomery. Several players are sick.”. Names like Patrice Bergeron, Linus Ullmark, and others are both a game-time decision for Game 1. As Pierre LeBrun points out, the timing of this is not ideal.
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The good news is that David Krejci is back for Game 1 and it sounds like Derek Forbort will return as well.
Talbot and Senators Parting Way, More Ottawa Updates
GM Pierre Dorion confirmed that goaltender Cam Talbot will not be back with the organization next season. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun writes, “Offered him a one-year deal. Talbot wanted two. Never close. Was time to move on.” There isn’t a lot in the UFA market the Senators can look at besides Joonas Korpisalo, Tristan Jarry, Jonathan Quick, and Frederik Andersen. If they feel the need to upgrade over Anton Forsberg and Mads Søgaard, they might need to target a netminder via trade.
Meanwhile, the Senators will also look to upgrade their bottom six and Alex…
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