James Reimer to the Canadiens? Scott Hartnell to the Devils? A swap of Patrick Marleau for Keith Yandle? Here’s the latest NHL trade rumors kicking around the blogosphere.
The Maple Leafs must decide what to do with pending UFA goalie James Reimer.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer to the Montreal Canadiens? That’s what Eklund claims he’s heard, seeming to suggest he’d be a playoff rental for the Habs to allow injured starter Carey Price more time to heal. I really don’t see the Leafs helping their long-time rival at this time of year. The Leafs could consider trading Reimer for a good offer, but I doubt that’s coming from the Canadiens.
The Hockey Press claims their sources suggest the New Jersey Devils could make “a BIG splash at the Trade deadline”, targeting forwards like Toronto’s P-A Parenteau, Columbus’ Scott Hartnell or maybe even Boston’s Loui Eriksson. I don’t doubt Devils GM Ray Shero could try to pick up an affordable rental scoring forward to give his club a scoring boost down the stretch, especially with the playoffs so tantalizingly close. Parenteau would be that type of rental. Not Hartnell, who’s carrying term on his contract beyond this season. And I suspect the Bruins will keep Eriksson if they’re still in the playoff picture.
Over at The NHL Rumour Report, it’s claimed the San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers are linked in trade speculation, with the Sharks swapping winger Patrick Marleau for defenseman Keith Yandle. Sorry, but the dollars don’t match. The Rangers would be taking on a winger with a $6.67-million annual cap hit through 2016-17 for a defenseman whose cap hit with the Rangers (as half is owned by the Arizona Coyotes) at over $2.6 million. And there’s the little matter of cap space for next season for the Blueshirts, who have some key players to re-sign and could try to get busy in an unusually deep UFA market this summer.
Hmmm that Pareteau to NJ idea does msake some sense Lyle, especially considering the GMs involved it could be a real affordable deal for NJ. You sure you dont want to get in to the rumor monger business? Seems like yours are more believable than guys who have been doing that type of thing for years
I think the devils would go for a bit more consistent scorer than parenteau 23 points in 48games…. a few better options out there
If he’s hot at the time, I think they may go for it. All you’re betting on is him staying hot (1) till the playoffs to get you in and then maybe (2) so you can get out the first round if you’re the Devils – not such a crazy bet, if he’s hot.
Where?
@Bigbear, name the more consistent players available for a 2nd or 3rd rd. pick. Especially since there are so few sellers this year.
yogi… the guy only has 5 points in his last 15! there are a lot of guys I would take a chance on before parenteau especially if im giving up a 2nd! I think the best parenteau gets is a 3rd but like I said he is very inconsistent! versteeg would be the guy I go for if im the devils
I Said believable Big bear, not the greatest trade or perfect fit Lou still has alot of respect for the Devils and they are 2 guys who have worked together…yes there will be lots for the Devils to choose from, no need to argue everytime you see the word Shticky or a Leaf players name.
lol get over your self shticky
See just cant help yourself can ya? It was a comment said in fun mostly but you gotta make an argument out of it..lol
I cant help my self?? lol I just said my opinion on parenteau to the devils and you come back with a condescending remark?? you don’t have to reply to everything I write on here lol
I could have seen the Reimer to Montreal earlier in the season before he got hurt and Montreal hadn’t figured out the problem was their team not the goalie. Can’t really see it happening now especially for condon.
I could see the Marleau deal happening if he’s still pushing for a trade. Similar to the St. Louis trade. SJ would have to get more the. Yandle though right?
Do not want to see Hartnell in a Devils uniform. can we swap Umberger again??
Is it a slow rumor day or has Eklund suddenly become credible?
I give that an E4
Please stop with the Marleau trade rumors ny already. Don’t you think perhaps the rangers have finally learned their lesson w taking on aging players w ridiculous contracts by now?? Jc
Marleau won’t be going anywhere. His contract hit is too big, he has control over his movement and frankly, he’s not worth it.
Reimer to Habs – I will eat my hat if that happens.
Why not JVR to the Devils? He is a local boy. A consistent 30/30 who was picked 2nd over with a 4.2 million cap hit for two more seasons.
Zacha and Blackwood coming back.
I don’t think that a combination of Zacha and Blackwood nets you a proven first line NHL winger.
Zacha is a nice prospect, but his probability of success is only rated at B. To make that trade work I see pick(s) being included.
JVR has been in the NHL for 7 years and has scored over 21 goals once and over 50 points twice. He is not a consistent 30/30. He is a consistent 15 goal, 40 point player.
Sorry, over 21 goals twice. He’s more consistently likely to miss a dozen games than crack 25 goals/50 points though
18 goals in 48 game shortened season (no missed games) projects out to close to 30, 4 years ago,, followed by 30 in 80 games (missed 2) 27 goals 82 games (no missed games) 14 in 40 so far this year…he has m8ssed 10 games in th last 4 years…and outside 1 uear in philly has never missed more than 7 or 8 ganes in a season? Been in the league 7 years and has been under 20 goals twice. How does that equal 15 goals?446 games 136 goals 136/446 =.304 gpg ×82 25 goals per full season long way off 15 goals per year.
30-31-61 in 2014/ 27-29-56 in 2015/ 14-15-29 in 40 games this year for a team that cry score… He had 21 for Philly in 2010/11, please check stats more carefully before correcting my posy