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Latest NHL Trade Rumors from Elliotte Friedman

Sportsnet: Sounds like Toronto is looking for a depth centre. With Ben Smith still out, they could use some extra insurance beyond Frederik Gauthier. Sam Bennett was a healthy scratch last Thursday, and Calgary GM Brad Treliving got his share of texts/calls about it. He told compatriots Bennett isn’t getting traded. St. Louis is trying to move money for flexibility. I wondered if a Kevin Shattenkirk/Ben Bishop deal would make sense since both teams are looking for that kind of help, but Bishop is struggling and might not be the Blues’ answer. Doug Armstrong and Steve Yzerman are tight. I think Armstrong saw Tampa Bay up close last week.

No big moves for Edmonton Oilers at NHL trade deadline

TSN 1260: Darren Dreger told Edmonton’s TSN 1260 he doesn’t anticipate Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli pursuing any big-name talent leading up to the March 1 trade deadline. Dreger notes that the Oilers are playing well so Chiarelli isn’t under pressure to make a significant move.

Why Martin Hanzal was not traded to the Montreal Canadiens

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman reports the word is the Arizona Coyotes original asking price for center Martin Hanzal from the Montreal Canadiens was center Michael McCarron plus two draft picks, one of them a first rounder and the other conditional.

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