Sunday Habs Headlines: Report — Max Pacioretty would welcome a trade
In today’s links, the captain may be interested in finding greener pastures, rating the Derick Brassard trade, a possible destination for Rick Nash, and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Elliotte Friedman and Nick Kypreos reported last night that Max Pacioretty would welcome a change of scenery, and the Los Angeles Kings have emerged as one of the top teams to land his services. [Sportsnet]
- We looked into that possibility recently, with Gabriel Vilardi as the top piece to target for a return. [EOTP]
- If you missed it, the Canadiens may be using their cap space to help facilitate a trade of Erik Karlsson from the Ottawa Senators to another team. [EOTP]/
Around the league and elsewhere
- When the dust settled on the four-trade mega deal between the Senators, Vegas Golden Knights, and Pittsburgh Penguins, it was the reigning Stanley Cup champions who left with the largest haul. [Sportsnet]
- Brandon Davidson has been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders. [Copper and Blue]
- The Boston Bruins appear to be close to adding Rick Nash:/
Bruins and NYR still working on Nash trade. Cap related challenges. Not expected to be finalized tonight, so not done until done. #TSN https://t.co/G37rzRKRTw
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 25, 2018