NHL Rumors: The Bruins and Larkin, and Fits and Comparables for Patrick Kane
Could the Bruins turn to Dylan Larkin after losing to Bo Horvat?
Boston Hockey Now’s Jimmy Murphy: The Boston Bruins were one of three teams in Bo Horvat’s run through this weekend according to a source.
The source added that the Vancouver Canucks liked New York Islanders prospect Aatu Raty more than what they were being offered at the Bruins and other teams. The Islanders’ conditional first-round pick would also be better for the Canucks.
Some scout talk was that the Seattle Kraken and Carolina Hurricanes were the other two teams. A source said the Detroit Red Wings were interested at one point, but not being able to talk about an extension put them out of the running.
NHL Rumors: East Coast to West Coast Speculation
Could the Bruins turn their attention to the Red Wings while waiting for UFA center Dylan Larkin? A source said things are looking good there with Larkin staying with the Red Wings and exploring options. Larkin’s agent Pat Brisson told Detroit Hockey Now the teams have spoken and things aren’t that bad yet.
“I’ll tell you this, we tried to trade him last year and it’s because he’s a player,” the source said. “He would blend perfectly with Bergeron and Marchand at the moment, but he’s only 26 and he still has a lot of games left. I think he’s also a Don Sweeney type player. The two questions are obviously: will he waive the no-trade and give them a chance to extend?
Trade adjustments and comparable trade returns for Patrick Kane
Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli: Will Patrick Kane be ready to leave the Chicago Blackhawks and where will he want to play?
Potential adjustments for Kane
Chicago Blackhawks – re-evaluate after the season.
New York Rangers – Timo Meier could be their main target against Kane.
Vegas Golden Knights – Will Mark Stone be LTIR for the rest of the season? Kane with Jack Eichel.
Los Angeles Kings – The Kings have what it takes.
Toronto Maple Leafs – Auston Matthews and Kane of the Americans on the same line?
Dallas Stars – A dark horse and would make them a strong contender.
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs
Comparable commercial returns
In Florida: Claude Giroux, German Rubtsov, Connor Bunnaman and a 5th round pick in 2024
In Philadelphia: 2024 1st Round Pick, 2023 3rd Round Pick and Owen Tippett
In Arizona: Taylor Hall and Blake Speers
In New Jersey: Nick Merkley, Nathan Schnarr, Kevin Bahl, 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 third-round pick.
In Columbus: Matt Duchene and Julius Bergman
In Ottawa: Vitaly Abramov, Jonathan Davidsson and a 2019 first-round pick