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A few quick hit rumors before I head to DC for game 4... On Pat Maroon...
When Maroon was dealt from Edmonton it was widely believed he would be a pure rental and return to where Connor McDavid wanted him...on the Oilers...That was about as sure of a bet as you could make...Now suddenly...it sounds like Maroon won't be back in Edmonton...and likely re-signed in NJ. What's going on here?
So I made some calls last night and this morning and was told "The Oilers are going big. Really big. They are spending the money elsewhere...to bolster the defense." When I asked if that meant Erik Karlsson or John Carlson I was told, "Yes."
John Carlsson is a UFA of course, but Erik has a year to go and would require a trade. So here we are...Could Klefbom be moved to Ottawa as part of a package? Again my source replied "Yes. Absolutely" More to come on this for sure.
The Habs and Tkachuk (and Pacioretty)
Although they would LOVE to add a center with the #3 pick I am hearing the Canadiens came out of the combine with a much deeper appreciation for Tkachuk...so stay tuned...Also, the Habs are talking extension with Pacioretty, but I fully believe it is with the intention of a sign and trade...again the Panthers are the team most likely...starting to hear some names that could be headed Montreal's way, but nothing on the record yet...
Isles could move BOTH first rounders for a Goalie...Corey Schneider?
Lou did it before and he may be part of it again...I am told the the Isles are looking to grab their bonafide starter with "either 1 or both of their first rounders." One source just texted me, after we completed our podcast, "Schneider is definitely on the radar."
Stay tuned...more to come
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