In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how long have the Calgary Flames been looking to add another center? Meanwhile, are the Pittsburgh Penguins considering placing goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers? Is Elias Pettersson too focused on what’s being said about him in the Vancouver market? Finally, the Montreal Canadiens got the news that forward Juraj Slafkovsky will be out of action with an injury.
Flames Have Been After a Center Since Lindholm Was Moved
Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy is actively searching for a top-six center after trading Elias Lindholm in January. As per Eric Francis of Sportsnet, Conroy acknowledged the challenge of replacing Lindholm, particularly a right-handed center, but noted that the Flames want to add a long-term solution.
“We lost Lindholm, a right-hand center in your top-six, and that’s something you’d want to find,” Conroy said. He remains committed to acquiring a center between 23 and 25 years old with NHL experience, despite the Flames currently testing Martin Pospisil in the role with promising early results.
Conroy expressed a willingness to part with a first-round pick for the right player, citing a comparable deal like Montreal’s acquisition of Kirby Dach, who cost the Canadiens a first- and third-round pick. He made it clear that the goal is not a quick fix but a strategic acquisition to strengthen the roster long-term.
Potential targets include Barrett Hayton of the Arizona Coyotes, Carolina Hurricanes’ Martin Necas or Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and Anaheim Ducks’ Trevor Zegras.
Could the Penguins Place Tristan Jarry on Waivers?
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly considering drastic options for goaltender Tristan Jarry, including waivers, as his struggles are starting to overshadow his value. Jarry, who is signed through 2027-28 at $5.25 million annually, has been underwhelming this season with a 5.47 GAA and .836 save percentage. Despite head coach Mike Sullivan giving him multiple opportunities to rebound, Jarry’s inconsistent play has raised questions about his future as the Penguins’ starting goaltender.
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NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently speculated on the 32 Thoughts podcast that the Penguins may be considering placing Jarry on waivers. “I wondered if they were going to put him on waivers on the weekend, they obviously didn’t,”…
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