NHL Rumour Report: Tom Gazzola on the Hello Hockey Podcast on the all Edmonton Oilers, Carter Hart speculation: “That was a fan driven thing, and media, the team was never interested in him.”
The New Jersey Devils are offering Jacob Markstrom around $5 million
Kevin Weekes: Sources say that the New Jersey Devils initial contract extension offer to goaltender Jacob Markstrom was in the $5 million range.
NHL News: Maple Leafs, Blues, Waivers, and Injury Notes
Who would have a shot at Sidney Crosby?
The Athletic: Staff noting how realistic a Sidney Crosby trade would be to each NHL team, if Crosby decided it was time to move on.
Anahiem Ducks – There’s no wayBoston Bruins – There’s no wayBuffalo Sabres – There’s no wayCalgary Flames – There’s a slight change – Have the cap space, assets but may not be enough of a contender.Carolina Hurricanes – It’s a maybe – Hurricanes and Avs may be the best fits if Crosby wants to go to a contender.Chicago Blackhawks – There’s no wayColorado Avalanche – It’s a maybe – Could use a center and have a group of players he’d love to play with.Columbus Blue Jackets – There’s a slight chance – Have the pieces to give up, but hard to see Crosby wanting to play there.Dallas Stars – There’s a slight chance – Would be a good chance to win, but a highly unlikely landing spot.Detroit Red Wings – There’s a slight chance – Further along than the Penguins, but still haven’t broken through.Edmonton Oilers – There’s a slight chance – The Oilers are at the cap, and lack high-end future assets.Florida Panthers – It’s a strong possibility – They’re looking for three in a row.Los Angeles Kings – There’s no wayMinnesota Wild – There’s a slight chanceMontreal Canadiens – It’s a strong possibility – Have the assets and are on the up.Nashville Predators – There’s a slight chance – Very close to “no way.”New Jersey Devils – Would have to be interested if Crosby was available.New York Islanders – There’s no way
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers
New York Rangers – There’s a slight chance – Are they a true contender? Crosby is comfortable with their new head coach.Ottawa Senators – There’s no wayPhiladelphia Flyers – There’s no wayPittsburgh Penguins – There’s a slight chance – It’s still possible that Crosby will finish his career Pittsburgh.San Jose Sharks – There’s no waySeattle Kraken – There’s no waySt. Louis Blues – There’s no wayTampa Bay Lightning – There’s a slight chance – Don’t really have the cap space and assets.Toronto Maple Leafs – There’s a slight chance – Closer to ‘no way’ but he’d fit a need. Lack the assets to acquire.Utah Mammoth – There’s no wayVancouver Canucks – It’s a maybe – Doesn’t really make sense to give up the assets.Vegas Golden Knights – There’s a slight chance – Don’t really have a need for a center, but you can never count them out.Washington Capitals – There’s no wayWinnipeg Jets – There’s a slight chance – Winnipeg is not usually a players first choice.
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