In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Sidney Crosby trade rumours have started again despite him shutting them down numerous times. Elsewhere, Nazem Kadri’s name continues to get tossed around in trade discussions and rumours. Finally, there is a belief that the Buffalo Sabres could have an interest in forward Yegor Chinakhov, who recently requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets. All of that and more, in today’s rundown.
Sidney Crosby Trade Rumours Starting Again
Despite Crosby shutting down rumours several times and stating he wants to remain part of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the remainder of his career, analysts and insiders continue to toss his name around in trade scenarios. Pundit Frank Seravalli stated that there are teams on a short list that he is considering, while Nick Kypreos recently hinted at it in his recent off-season trade board article.
At 37 years old, Crosby will likely be talked about in trade scenarios until he retires, considering the situation the Penguins are in. They continue to rebuild as they hope to become contenders in the next few seasons, but it’s fair to assume Crosby wants to remain in contention and doesn’t want to continue losing and finishing campaigns at the bottom of the standings. However, he has made it very clear he doesn’t want to leave the Penguins, so no trade will ever come unless he has a huge change of heart.
Nazem Kadri Linked to Maple Leafs & Canadiens
In the same trade board article from Kypreos, he discusses the possibility of the Flames trading Kadri to clear up some cap space and take advantage of teams looking to bolster their center depth, and specifically mentions the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens as two teams who have been linked to him recently.
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Kadri, who is 34 years old, is extended through the 2028-29 season and currently has a no-movement clause. Next season, it changes to a modified no-trade clause that gives him a 13-team no-trade list. Right now, his contract would be tough to move, considering the trade protection and the $7 million cap hit that comes along with it, but with how desperate some teams are to bring in a top-six forward, something could come to fruition this offseason, but only if Kadri is willing to be traded.
Sabres Interested in Chinakhov?
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