3 Strange blockbuster NHL deals: Rumor or reality? – Hockey Writer – Pittsburgh Penguin

The NHL offseason started very busy, but has slowed down since, with few trades, only speculation about contract expansions for big stars that have not yet happened. This led to some trade rumors that were arguably so crazy that they could hardly imagine actually happening.

From superstar swaps to potential returns, here is the most breathtaking speculation crash.

Malkin to ranger?

A recent report suggests that the New York Rangers may be open to the idea of ​​adding Evgeni Malkin. according to Hockey buzzRangers hope to add a top-level center with Artemi Panarin. Not yet completed Panarin expansion, whispering that he may have traded his round this season. Another way the report shows that Rangers will introduce a player who might attract Panarin to stay.

There are several problems with this idea. First, while Malkin is in his final season of his current contract and may have drawn on trade speculation, he has been speaking out about people who just want to play for the Penguins. Of course, if the Penguin chooses not to bring him back next season, his situation may change. No advice is this, Kyle Dubas noted that he will not talk to Malkin about his contract until after the Olympic break.

Not only that, is the ranger really going to be the solution? Now at 39, his performance has slowed down, raising questions about whether he can keep up and is why Panarin decided to sign again. At best, Malkin was traded and signed a short-term extension. What is this to convince Panarin not to test the market?

Evander Kane back to Edmonton?

Another surprising rumor involves potential return from Evander Kane and the Edmonton Oilers. “The oiler will be switching to Evander Kane by the deadline,” journalist David Staples recently pointed out in a popular Twitter post.

Kane traded to the Vancouver Canucks this summer with Edmonton’s block cleanup measures. He waived the no-trade clause to approve the deal. Even if he is in the final season of his current contract, he will be back in Edmonton so quickly.

Kane did enjoy his time in Edmonton, but at 34, the injury had a factor in his effectiveness on the ice. Staples noted that given the NHL’s salary retention regulations regarding re-approved players, any return could involve Kane’s full $5.25 million hat.

If the oilers are even out of reach for the party, the possibility of free agents opening next summer is even greater.

Morgan Rielly for Erik Karlsson?

The bombshell swap between Toronto Maple Leaf and Pittsburgh Penguins includes two key defenders with important salaries. The idea is that Morgan Rielly may be traded to Penguin for Erik Karlsson to trade, and added other potential works to make the deal financially viable.

A deal like this is difficult to achieve in today’s NHL, and both defenders will continue to sign in given that neither player has a moving clause.

Speech Leafs Morning attendsformer Nhler Jay Rosehill is backed by Rielly’s stagnant production, and Karlsson may bring Toronto’s power to play. Even he admitted that it was a long dream.

The deal will exceed $150 million in salary, making it the biggest blockbuster of summer. Karlsson’s contract is partly reserved by the Penguins, with a cost of $10 million per season, while Rielly’s contract is another five years, with $7.5 million a year.

Rielly reportedly wasn’t interested in leaving Toronto, so it felt like a starter.

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