Brock Nelson might get a short-term deal from the New York Islanders
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The New York Islanders are nonetheless within the playoff combine. Brock Nelson is a pending UFA however until the Islanders drop out of the race, he may very well be sticking round. There’s additionally the potential for an extension.
“There’s a good probability the Islanders lengthen Nelson to a short-term deal,” a supply confirmed. “It’s unlikely he agrees to a two-year deal, however there may be an choice for a three-year extension with the workforce proper now.”
The Vancouver Canucks confirmed curiosity within the 33-year-old ahead final yr, who carries a $6 million cap hit.
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The Montreal Canadiens have curiosity in Dylan Cozens however ought to they go after Bowen Byram?
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: Kevin Weekes has talked about that the Montreal Canadiens have proven some curiosity in Buffalo Sabres ahead Dylan Cozens. A supply from the Sabres facet of issues has mentioned they’re in search of a comparable middle, a top-four right-handed defenseman or an elite, NHL prepared prospect.
The Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Purple Wings, and the Nashville Predators have additionally proven curiosity in Cozens however could lack the buying belongings. The Canadiens could not need to go that far but both.
“Montreal would seemingly want to incorporate one in all their 1st-round picks and a younger participant off their roster, and I’m undecided they need to do this proper now.”
Anaheim Geese Trevor Zegras and Colorado Avalanche Casey Mittelstadt are two different facilities the Canadiens have had some curiosity in over the previous yr.
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A Western supply questioned if the Canadiens ought to goal Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram over Cozens.
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