Are the Montreal Canadiens eyeing somebody’s head coach?
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Heard from a Montreal supply that the Canadiens may very well be listening to what occurs with Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery. Montgomery is from Montreal and is bilingual. The Canadiens below Martin St. Louis are having the season they envisioned thus far this season. This can be a principle and never a report.
The Canadiens and Sharks have right-handed defensemen that can curiosity groups
Marco D’Amico of RG.org: The Montreal Canadiens are among the many groups that will likely be trying to transfer out some property between now and the March seventh NHL commerce deadline.
Two sources have mentioned that the commerce marketplace for right-handed defensemen is skinny in the mean time, and the the San Jose Sharks and Canadiens are place nicely in the mean time.
The Sharks have Cody Ceci and Jan Rutta, and the Canadiens have David Savard.
A supply didn’t know if Savard might internet the Canadiens a first-round choose, however he’s heading that Savard will seemingly be moved.
An Japanese Convention supply mentioned his staff tried to accumulate Savard on the deadline final 12 months however they couldn’t get the cap hit and the additional 12 months to work. He admits these talks will seemingly occur once more this 12 months as he’s on an expiring contract.
A Western Convention supply mentioned if they will get a first-round choose or prospect, they need to transfer him.
One other supply mentioned he wouldn’t be stunned in the event that they moved him nicely earlier than the deadline to keep away from any additional threat of damage.
Two Penguins commerce choices for the New Jersey Devils
James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are open for enterprise and the New Jersey Devils might use some assistance on their fourth line. The Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Capitals, so an inter-division commerce doesn’t scare them.
Commerce choices might embrace Drew O’Connor (who’s a New Jersey native and a rental at $925,000), Anthony Beauvillier (pending UFA at $1.25 million).
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