With the 2024-25 season moving slowly, not quickly, some of the disappointments of the year are starting to surface.
The New York Rangers season is causing a lot of reaction, and as we know, several names in New York are on the transaction market.
Even Adam Fox is offered to other teams.
Although the problem seems to be more internal, with Chris Drury being talked about more and more, the players will always be the first to receive criticism.
This is what the picture of recent NHL rumors looks like.
Bowen Byram wants to become a #1 defender
Even though there are several teams performing below expectations, the Buffalo Sabers are experiencing a lot of misery, probably more than the others.
10 defeats in a row is never positive.
Moreover, Buffalo will be CH’s next opponent on Tuesday evening.
Bowen Byram is a young 23-year-old defenseman, 4th overall pick in 2019, and has been playing in Buffalo since last year, when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche.
So far, things aren’t going too bad this season for the left-handed defenseman, but there’s nothing to stop the rumors from spreading.
Au 32 Thoughts Podcast with Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas, Friedman mentioned that Byram would love to be a #1 defenseman.
With Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power as other prominent left-handed defensemen, it’s understandable.
The Canadian defenseman will also become a restricted free agent this summer and will be looking to sign a big contract, but also, he would like to test the waters.
There are also other recent rumors surrounding Sabers young center Dylan Cozens.
Nothing concrete in his case.
However, always when 32 Thoughts PodcastFriedman launched a very interesting trade proposal between the Sabers and the Vancouver Canucks.
« Bowen Byram + Dylan Cozens against Elias Pettersson, qui dit non? » – Elliotte Friedman
For my part, I would be surprised if Vancouver didn’t ask for more than that, although they are two excellent prospects.
Pettersson has already made his mark in the NHL as one of the best centers in the NHL.
It’s going to take more than that for the Swedish star.
Boston Bruins are getting a lot of calls for Trent Frederic
Despite a very tough Atlantic division on paper, the Boston Bruins are not doing so badly with 3rd place in their division.
On the other hand, with four more games played than the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are only one point behind the Bruins, it won’t last long.
Still in the 32TPFriedman spoke about Trent Frederic.
First, the Frederic clan and the Boston Bruins clan are having difficulty finding common ground for the fiery forward’s next contract.
Some teams are reportedly aware of the contractual issues between the two clans and are becoming increasingly interested.
He is in the final year of a two-year contract paying him $2.3 million per season.
His usefulness in a 3rd-4th line is important and this is also the reason why the Bruins receive a lot of calls for the services of the 26-year-old center.
Who will have the chance to improve their bottom-6 with Frederic, who has even more utility in the playoffs and when things get rougher?
Brandon Saad could move, despite his full no-trade clause
Ah, these famous no-exchange, no-movement clauses, partial or complete…
More often than not, these clauses tie the hands of managers trying to improve their team.
On the other hand, it is not uncommon to see a player lift his cause of non-trade/non-movement, or modify it to acclimatize everyone.
St. Louis Blues veteran Brandon Saad could be next to waive his clause, according to Elliotte Friedman.
“I think with Saad, even though he has a full no-trade clause, what’s going around about him is that you can’t assume he’s not going to change his address. I believe he would lift his clause to go to places that some people ignore. » – Elliotte Friedman
Saad could definitely bring some experience, but he also won two Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks, and that’s worth something.
On the other hand, Saad’s salary may restrict certain teams.
He is in his fourth year of a five-year contract earning him $4.5 million per year.
St. Louis has no salary retained and could use one of its three “spots” to retain part of Saad’s contract to get as much as possible.
Let’s see where this all leads.
In burst
– That’s good.
– The legendary Terry Fox will officially be on our $5 bills.
– To read.
