It is highly unlikely that the Montreal Canadiens would be traded as the #5 pick
Eric Engels: Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes on the possibility of trading the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft: “I would say it’s extremely unlikely, but I can’t say it’s impossible.”
The San Jose Sharks haven’t spoken to any of their free agents yet
Curtis Pachelka: Grier said he hasn’t spoken to any of the pending UFAs and RFAs because there’s plenty of time for that.
Curtis Pachelka: San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Greer said he’d be speaking with Evgeny Nabokov and Thomas Spear in the next couple of weeks about the possibility of signing Ben Goudreau: “We’ll sort that out and see if we sign Ben or not.”
NHL rumours: Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers
Possible trade destinations for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Conor Helbwick
Sportsnet’s Ryan DixonWinnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is entering the final year of his contract, along with several other Jets players. Will the Jets look to stretch some players, or will they decide to go in a different direction?
A look at some potential commercial destinations for Hellebuyck and Jets
Los Angeles Kings – Joonas Korpisalo’s eventual acquisition is UFA and will be cheaper but not in the same class as Hellebuyck. Pheonix Copley and Cal Petersen are under contract to the Kings. Any deal for Hellebuyck would need Petersen’s contract included (two years left at $5 million each).
Ottawa Senators – Cam Talbot won’t be back and could take a big run with Hellebuyck.
Buffalo Sabers – Will the Sabers be willing to include Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in favor of Hellebuyck? Reunite Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie and let Devon Levi develop in the AHL for a year.
Detroit Red Wings – Hellewick from Michigan. The wings point upwards but not as far as the sabers and sabers. Phil Hossu has two years left so they can transfer him or go with an expensive tandem next season.
NHL rumours: New York Rangers – Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko
The Carolina Hurricanes only have Pyotr Kochetkov under contract for the upcoming season. Akira Schmid of the New Jersey Devils took over for Vitek Vanecek in game three. The Toronto Maple Leafs always have salary cap concerns but they may need a goalkeeper.