Welcome to a different version of Full Press Hockey’s NHL Rumors! The main focus has shifted towards the brand new season. Groups are at all times seeking to enhance, and the thrill of a brand new NHL season is upon us.
On this Wednesday version of NHL Rumors, we’ll study the Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the New Jersey Devils.
NHL rumors on this version embody:
Will the Vancouver Canucks commerce for Morgan Frost? Is Rickard Rakell on the buying and selling block? Are the Devils trying to find upgrades?
Vancouver Canucks – Morgan Frost
Rumors: Per – James Wilson – nhltraderumors.me. The Canucks have proven curiosity within the former first-round decide.
Despite the fact that Frost has struggled this season with solely two objectives, one help in eight video games, he’s a proficient ahead who the Canucks might use. Final season, he collected 19 objectives and 27 assists in 81 video games.
MORGAN FROST BETWEEN THE LEGS GOAL pic.twitter.com/GoU4K0Q04D
— Nasty Knuckles (@NastyKnuckles) January 18, 2023
It appears as soon as you’re in head coach John Tortorello’s canine home (for no matter purpose), it’s tough, if not inconceivable, to flee that destiny. Being out as a wholesome scratch for seven video games together with a run of six video games straight, can actually destroy a younger participant’s confidence. The return of Sean Couturier can clarify why there could also be some competitors for ice time, however Frost shouldn’t be the one younger participant on the roster. His manufacturing final season ought to at the very least permit him time to proceed to enhance, however Torts doesn’t purchase it.
He’s a troublesome coach to play for and will have causes to carry out Frost, but it surely doesn’t make a lot sense. So, with that being stated, it appears that evidently Frost might be dealt sooner or later. The Canucks have been enjoying glorious hockey this season. They’re 11-3-1, good for 23 factors, and proper behind the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. Keep in mind that saying, good groups proceed to enhance… that’s what is motivating the Canucks to have a look at Frost. He could be a welcome addition to the roster.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Rickard Rakell
Rumor: Per – Dan Kingerski – pittsburghhockeynow.com. Rykell might wind up on the buying and selling block… all of it relies upon.
With the Pens needing extra net-front presence, Rykell is extra of a abilities kind of participant. His $5 million cap hit has so much to do with it as properly. The truth that he has had a extremely sluggish begin this season doesn’t assist, however most gamers have slumps sooner or later.
With Rakell present manufacturing state of affairs and a 5m cap hit, is it price buying and selling him and presumably funding a pair decrease price or one identical price substitute to provide some new life to the crew?
— PENGWINS (@faci_nate) November 6, 2023
The Pens do want an improve to their defensive pairings and Rykell could possibly be an instrument in that objective. He has already misplaced his spot on the ability play unit, which demonstrates that his coach isn’t too assured in his skills. Now, that would change, however based on Kingerski, search for Rykell to be shopped sooner or later this season. His contract is nice by means of the 2027-28 season and he has scored 20 objectives or extra in 5 NHL seasons. With stats like that, some crew will attempt to add him if the deal is correct.
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New Jersey Devils – Upgrades wanted
Rumor: Per – Jim Biringer – nhlrumors.com. GM Tom Fitzgerald seeking to enhance his protection and his goaltending.
Up to now, Akira Schmid and Vitek Vanecek haven’t impressed in internet. Schmid has a 1-2-1 file with a .898 save share and a 3.09 GAA. Vanecek does have a 6-3 file, however solely as a result of the Devils offense has carried him to wins. His .887 save share with a 3.45 GAA should be giving Fitzgerald nightmares.
On protection, the lack of each Ryan Graves and Damon Severson has actually damage the blueline. Which will put extreme stress on rookie Luke Hughes to select up the items. The Devils could be good to look to buying a troublesome D-man like Chris Tanev to mentor younger Hughes. The Flames appear to be seeking to deal Tanev and Nikita Zadorov. With the Devils losers of three of their final 4 video games in search of solutions, the Flames simply may a crew who may also help them.
In internet, might John Gibson or Juuse Saros be obtainable? Each could possibly be far more costly than upgrading the blueline. The Devils search to transcend a second-round elimination that was their destiny final season. With a couple of tweaks, they could possibly be there.
That concludes this version of NHL rumors. You should definitely catch our subsequent article, and thanks for studying!
