In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Parise is working out in preparation for an NHL comeback. Will he wind up playing somewhere other than with the New York Islanders? Meanwhile, bad news out of Columbus as Patrik Laine is out six weeks with a clavicle fracture. Meanwhile, one player to watch out of the San Jose Sharks organization is Mike Hoffman. Finally, Bill Guerin was under investigation and Jordan Kyrou was brought to tears after hearing the reaction by fans to his comments on former coach Craig Berube.
Parise Working on Return to the Islanders
According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN, veteran winger Zach Parise, currently an unrestricted free agent, is intensifying his conditioning efforts with the intention of making a return to the ice this season.
At 39, Parise initially opted out of the demanding 82-game schedule for the current season, choosing to spend time with his family in Minnesota. However, a renewed sense of enthusiasm for the game has prompted him to pursue a comeback. Although there’s no specified timeline for his return, various teams, including his former team, the New York Islanders, are monitoring his progress and have shown interest in adding him to their roster. The common thread among these teams is a genuine desire to contend for the Stanley Cup in the current season.
For Parise to participate in the postseason, he must secure a contract before the March 8 trade deadline, making him eligible for playoff action.
Laine Out Six Weeks, Blue Jackets Sellers Now?
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is set to miss six weeks due to a clavicle fracture sustained during Thursday’s overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old winger has accumulated six goals and nine points in 18 games in his fourth season with the Blue Jackets. To say it’s been a struggle this year is an understatement and this injury only adds to the stress of a troubling year.
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As reported by Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, prior to the injury, there was talk of a trade. That is all but impossible now. He writes:
There has been talk that Laine may be traded but, let’s be clear, he has never asked to be moved. His deal runs through the 2025-26 campaign and, unless the Jackets are willing to eat a portion of the contract, then there’s no chance Laine is going anywhere. The Jackets are about to miss the playoffs for the fourth straight spring and…
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