The signature of Nikolaj Ehlers with the Hurricanes of Carolina could create a snowball effect in the National Hockey League (NHL) and vitamorn a transactions market already awake for a few days.
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The teams that failed to get their hands on the 29 -year -old Danish, the last real importance on the market for autonomous players, could thus turn to a transaction in order to fill a need before the start of the next campaign.
Among the teams that would not have finished their shopping, the Maple Leafs come first. According to several informants, including Chris Johnston de TSN, the formation of the Queen city would always be looking for an attacker capable of playing on one of the first two trios, including a winger who could evolve on the right of Auston Matthews. It was Mitch Marner who occupied this seat with the Leafs in recent seasons, but he has played his cards and got along with the Goldni Knights of Vegas two days ago.
The status of Jason Robertson in Dallas stars remains an enigma and his profile could interest several training courses that are looking for a first trio attacker. The contractual situation of the 25 -year -old player, who must obtain a substantial salary increase next summer, forces the stars to assess their options in his case.
And there is obviously Marco Rossi’s file at the Wild which has still not known the expected outcome.
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Two defenders to monitor
Among the defenders, the name of Bowen Byram continues to animate the rumor machine. Buffalo’s sabers are currently listening to the offers, but would be very greedy. The threat of a hostile offer would also be very real, even if the director general of Sabers Kevyn Adams indicated that he was going to match any offer towards his foal.
According to rumors circulating, the Blues of Saint-Louis are the most active in this file. But they are not the only ones. San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames would also be at the heart of the race.
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By adding Byram, the flames could more easily accept the departure of Rasmus Andersson, the veteran defender who is also the subject of persistent rumors. The 28 -year -old Swedish would also have indicated that he would agree to extend his contract – which must end at the end of the 2025-2026 season – only with the Golden Knights.
A situation that makes a transaction highly more complex to make.
What will the Penguins do?
All eyes will be riveted on the side of Pittsburgh in the coming weeks. Penguins are the only ones who announced their penchant for the sellers’ camp during the dead season and several veterans of the team are available.
The attackers Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, as well as defender Erik Karlsson, could all wear a different uniform next season.
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What is more, the Penguins amply have space under the salary ceiling to make a salary deduction in order to facilitate an exchange and obtain more in return.
But we can forget a possible transaction of Captain Sidney Crosby. The 87 would not intend to leave Pittsburgh, unless a flip-flop which would be as surprising as it is unexpected.
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