Training for quick hits
Pierre LeBrun: Todd McLellan spoke with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday and Tuesday and spoke with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. He also talked to the New Jersey Devils and the Seattle Kraken.
Pierre LeBrun: The Devils have interviewed McLellan, Craig Berube, Jay Woodcroft and are interested in talking to Sheldon Keefe.
Does the Philadelphia Flyers goalkeeper want to travel to North America or not?
Anthony DiMarco: Sources close to Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Alexei Kolosov deny rumors that he intends to leave North America. If he wants to leave, it is believed that the Flyers will pay his contract, as they did for Ivan Fedotov.
The assets the Montreal Canadiens lack if they want to get help scoring goals
Marco D’Amico of Montreal Hockey Now: The Montreal Canadiens could use some goaltending help before this offseason. They have some assets to move this offseason for scoring help.
Winnipeg Jets first round pick – A late first round pick may not have much value on its own but it will add to the package.
2025 first round pick – Owned their first and the Calgary Flames pick in the Sean Monahan trade. They can pack one of these first.
Young defensemen – The Canadiens have a lot of young defensemen kicking in the door, especially on the left side. Possible candidates include Justin Barron, Jordan Harris, Jayden Struble, Adam Engstrom or Logan Mailloux.
David Savard – Can one meet his first round pick price for Savard? They can use that pick in the deal to get scoring help.
Prospects – Could use some in the pack to get ahead. Filip Mesar and Owen Beck are interested parties. It looks like they won’t be trading Joshua Roy. Sean Farrell and Oliver Kapanen are other possibilities.
Mike Matheson – He could be the most important trade piece for the Canadiens but they may not be willing to move him. Two additional years at $4.875 million.
