Looks like Oilers willing to trade Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for Defenceman
Sportsnet: Sources told Sportsnet that the Edmonton Oilers offered up center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to the Nashville Predators for defenseman Seth Jones. This tells us that GM Peter Chiarelli is finally willing to part with one of his former #1 picks to land a top-tier defenceman. If the right deal can be found, his days with the Edmonton are numbered. The only issue will be his $6 million/year salary.
Will the Canadiens trade Alex Galchenyuk?
Sportsnet: The Montreal Canadiens desperately need some scoring help. Elliotte Friedman believes GM Marc Bergevin would consider moving Alex Galchenyuk. But it’s got to be the right circumstances. Bergevin would want a reliable, experienced veteran scorer still in his playing prime for Galchenyuk.
Latest Jonathan Drouin Rumors
The Fourth Period: The St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks continue to have significant trade talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning about Jonathan Drouin, with pitches being sent back and forth. The Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators also have shown significant interest in Drouin.
