Elias Pettersson should ask for a trade, who should lead the Vancouver Canucks rebuild, and the biggest areas of need
Patrick Johnston of the Province: It’s looking like Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson could use a change of scenery, and it would make sense to see what value he has on the trade market. Pettersson himself should be asking for a trade.
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Notes on the top 12 Unrestricted NHL free agents
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Ranking the top 12 unrestricted NHL free agents and some notes about them.
1. Alex Tuch – Buffalo Sabres – The cap room to re-sign, and they can’t really afford to lose him for nothing. The Sabres haven’t moved far from $8 million, and Tuch is likely looking for a $10-plus.
2. Rasmus Andersson – Vegas Golden Knights – Most expect him to be extended. If he goes to market, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins had interest.
3. Darren Raddysh – Tampa Bay Lightning – The right-handed defenseman is having a point a game season. He could be looking for a deal like D partner J.J. Moser’s four-year at $6.75 million. David Pagnotta reported he’s looking to $6.75 million over eight years.
4. John Carlson – Anaheim Ducks – He could decide to retire. The Ducks would like to extend him.
5. Evgeni Malkin – Pittsburgh Penguins – Talks will happen after the season, and he’d like to retire a Penguin.
6. Charlie Coyle – Columbus Blue Jackets – Have the cap space to re-sign, and he’s having a bounce-back season under Rick Bowness. Will he want to go for the biggest payday?
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7. Jacob Trouba – Anaheim Ducks
8. Stuart Skinner – Pittsburgh Penguins
9. Anthony Mantha – Pittsburgh Penguins
10. Bobby McMann – Seattle Kraken – Would have liked to re-sign with the Maple Leafs, but traded him at the deadline. The Kraken will see how he fits the rest of the season and if both sides want to extend.
11. Jaden Schwartz – Seattle Kraken
12. Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – If he wants to stay, Caps owner Ted Leonsis will make it happen. Will he want to head back to Russia and Dynamo.
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