Subj : NHL Rumors: Flames, Blue Jackets, Bruins, Devils, More
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From : The Hockey Writers
Date : Fri Jun 19 2020 04:40 am
In today';s NHL rumor rundown, is there a chance goaltender Braden Holtby winds
up with the Calgary Flames? What will Kyle Palmieri do in terms of a contract
extension? Will he stay with the New Jersey Devils or try to hit it out of the
park in free agency? In Columbus, will the Blue Jackets move Josh Anderson?
Finally, is Kevan Miller';s NHL career essentially over?
Holtby to the Flames an Option?
Andrew Berkshire of Sportsnet wrote in his mailbag column that Braden
Holtby and his free agency situation will be an interesting story to watch.
Coming off of three mediocre seasons, Berkishire wonders if he';ll need to
prove he's still capable of being starter.
Braden Holtby, Capitals Washington (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
He might be looking for a one-year deal on a team that has no sure-fire starter
and will offer him an opportunity to play a ton of games. Berkshire believes
that team could be the Calgary Flames, where Holtby can support (or perhaps
easily outplay) David Rittich and the Flames wouldn't have to rush Dustin
Wolf.
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Nikolay Goldobin Signs in KHL
Back in April, Sport-Express' Igor Eronko reported that forward Nikolay
Goldobin was expected to sign a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow of the KHL.
After more than two months, the deal was officially announced on Thursday. CSKA
Moscow announced on their website that Goldobin has indeed inked a two-year
contract with the club.
Anderson Likely to Settle For One-Year Deal
According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets
forward Josh Anderson may have to settle for a one-year extension with the
Columbus Blue Jackets considering his production struggles before his season
was ended due to injury. He only recorded a goal and three assists in 26 games
this year.
Josh Anderson, Columbus Blue Jackets (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
While he did score 27 goals the season before, with so much uncertainty
surrounding the cap and questions about whether or not he can get back to that
27-goal level, he may need to prove it first.
It';s not exactly a risk-free scenario for the Blue Jackets who will see him
become an unrestricted free agent after next season. As such, there are some
who think the Blue Jackets will look to move him. Portzline writes:
The situation has prompted many across the NHL to believe the Blue Jackets will
try to trade Anderson before he has a contract in place for next season,
perhaps trading him and a defenseman for help at forward. source - 'Source:
Blue Jackets shouldn't expect Josh Anderson to play until September'; - Aaron
Portzline - The Athletic - 06/15/2020
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Palmieri Wants to Stay in New Jersey
Randy Miller of NorthJersey.com reports that Kyle Palmieri told media he
hopes to remain part of the New Jersey Devils' rebuilding plans. Now 29, he';s
one year from unrestricted free agency and there has been talk of him being
traded with the Devils not having a successful season and having moved a number
of key pieces at the most recent trade deadline.
Palmieri said:
"Without a doubt. I do love being in New Jersey. I love being close to home.
And I have a ton of belief in this organization moving forward as to what we're
building, and I hope to be a part of it."
There is also some talk the Devils and Palmieri might open up contract talks
soon, but the forward isn';t sure since the dates for the season haven';t been
set yet. If and when they do, there has been some suggestion Chris Kreider
would be a good comparable for Palmieri. Both are the same age, have similar
stats, with Palmieri actually edging out Kreider in a few categories.
Krieder signed a seven-year, $45.5 million extension in February.
Bruins'; Miller Likely Done in NHL
Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller isn';t giving up but the likelihood he
returns to the NHL is not good. He hasn';t played a game in over calendar
year, he';s had four knee surgeries and, as Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic
writes, "Kevan Miller can tie his shoes and walk up and down stairs somewhat
normally. A good man with bad luck."
Kevan Miller, Boston Bruins, Jan. 17, 2019 (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via
Getty Images)
Miller said of his quest to make it back:
"I haven't gotten to that [point of giving up]. I'd be lying to you if I said
that I haven't been worried about where this is all going to end up. It's my
job and it's part of my passion. I want to be healthy. I want to play. I know I
could help the team. It's a tough pill to swallow when you show up to the rink
and you can't skate with the guys, and it's been so long since you've played
in a game."
Even if Miller gets to the point he can skate with the team, it';s going to be
difficult to see him back in Boston given their salary cap situation and their
ability to go to young bottom-six defensemen in Jeremy Lauzon and Connor
Clifton.
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