TSN: Chris Johnston on some groups that may have curiosity in Brock Nelson if the New York Islanders make him out there, and the way the Vancouver Canucks will roll with Elias Pettersson for now.
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On Brock Nelson
Host: “Now we simply noticed the brand new primary on the board is I’ll heart Brock Nelson, which groups do you count on will make the strongest push for him?”
Johnston: “Properly, he’s, with out query, that the highest rental heart that’s more likely to be out there. Now, I say probably on this case, as a result of Islanders as we’re recording this are one of many hottest groups in hockey. And so I suppose there’s nonetheless a world right here the place they climb right into a playoff chase for Lou Lamoriello, their basic supervisor, is thought at instances to not promote gamers on expiring offers at a deadline like this.
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You realize, there may very well be some meals for thought there, however at this cut-off date, definitely a number of the highest groups are lining as much as no less than be out there to make that sort of commerce.
I have a look at the Minnesota Wild. He’s a Minnesota boy, and the Wild have had a pleasant night to start out this yr as a possible suitor. Definitely the Dallas Stars, I do know they made a transfer final weekend simply to get Mikael Granlund, however I feel they’re nonetheless going to be available in the market for one more ahead. And possibly a pair Canadian groups just like the Toronto Maple Leafs or Winnipeg Jets that will likely be seeking to strengthen their very own ahead group may very well be potential suitors right here.
However definitely, Brock Nelson, if the Islanders really put up the on the market signal on him, I feel goes to attract appreciable curiosity across the league.”
On Elias Pettersson
Host: “Talking of Canadian groups, simply actual fast, CJ. With J.T. Miller traded, Elias Pettersson slid all the best way off to the commerce bait board. Does that imply there’s no shot that Canucks transfer him?”
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Johnston: “I’ll depart the door cracked simply barely, however let’s name it a 1% shot. A really lengthy, lengthy, shot that he would nonetheless be moved earlier than this deadline. However let’s see what occurs within the low season. The Canucks need to let issues breathe after that Miller commerce. They need to give Pettersson an opportunity to regain his type. And so I don’t assume he’s in play now really in these subsequent 4 weeks.”
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