Sharks, Canadiens interested in John Tavares
NBC Sports: The San Jose Sharks could be among the clubs to pursue John Tavares, citing Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporting of their interest in the Isles captain back in April. The Sharks will have “plenty of cap space” plus a need for a first-line center as Joe Thornton ages.
The Montreal Canadiens have nearly $9 million in salary-cap space. but in an interview with NHL Network, Friedman believes they’ll hold onto that in order to make the biggest move they can. Friedman feels if there’s a situation where the New York Islanders place pending UFA center John Tavares on the trade block the Habs will be all in.
Buffalo Sabres looking at trading Sam Reinhart?
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman reports Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart’s name recently surfaced in the trade rumor mill. But after checking around, he said the Sabres don’t want to do anything rash. It could be something worth watching later this season.
Will Montreal trade Alex Galchenyuk, Rangers interested?
The Hockey News: Alex Galchenyuk’s slow start and demotion to the fourth line has put him at the center of trade rumors. But will the Canadiens move him? The New York Rangers could be interested. The Rangers are looking for help down the middle. The Rangers are also interested in Joe Thornton. Galchenyuk’s name appeared in trade rumors early in the off-season. During the NHL Draft weekend in June, there was some talk linking him to Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene.
