In today’s (May 26) Canadian Daily Rumours roundup, I’m looking at three quick Canadian rumours: Will the Senators re-sign Claude Giroux for another year as practical veteran help for a young team? Chris Pronger confirmed that his interview with MLSE was a surprise eyebrow-raiser, even though the Maple Leafs chose Chayka/Sundin. And the Flames are reportedly looking around to trade up from No. 6 — maybe after San Jose’s No. 2. That kind of move could shake up the top of the draft if they actually pull the trigger.
Senators Rumour: Giroux Plans to Return for One More Season
Quiet little storyline. Claude Giroux almost retired but looks set to stick around in Ottawa for one more season, and honestly, that’s a bigger deal than it sounds. He’s not the 90-point guy anymore, but he’s a calming puck-handler, power-play glue, and a veteran who knows when to attack or slow things down — exactly what a young Sens group needs when games get tight.
This feels like a practical move more than a sentimental one: a short, flexible deal keeps Ottawa’s options open while giving them a proven middle-six piece and a real locker-room leader. If you’re watching the Senators seriously, Giroux coming back suddenly makes their next step feel a lot less risky.
Maple Leafs Rumour: Chris Pronger Interviewed for Maple Leafs Job
Chris Pronger popped up on OverDrive and confirmed he did chat with MLSE about the Leafs’ President of Hockey Ops role — said the talk with Keith Pelley went well, and he laid out what he thinks the team needs. He got a good feeling from the conversation, but Toronto ultimately went with the Chayka/Sundin route.
Pronger doesn’t sound bothered by it. He’s doing media now and wouldn’t jump into a front-office gig unless it felt right — but it’s still a surprise to hear he was in the mix. Makes you wonder if he’d bite at the right offer down the line, or if this was just a one-off sit-down.
Flames Rumour: Calgary Interested in Trading Up to Chase a Top-2 Pick?
The rumour mill’s heating up: reports say the Flames are hunting to move up from No. 6 and might target San Jose’s No. 2 pick, with St. Louis and Chicago also poking around the top 10. If true, Calgary could be trying to flip assets to grab a premium young piece rather than sit and pick sixth.
It’s the kind of aggressive move that’d shake up the draft. The Flames would need to pay (prospects, picks, maybe roster pieces) to leap up, but if they see a game-changing player available at 2 or 4, you can bet they’ll at least kick the tires.
Related: Canadian Daily Rumours: Maple Leafs, Canucks & Oilers’ Depth?
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