NHL Rumors: Avs, Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers
Jared Bednar has to come back no matter the outcome
Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche had lost in the first round for the second season in a row, coach Jared Bednar would have returned to the team next season. There is no chance that they will fire him.
Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will become part of the full-time coach of St. Louis Blues. It is believed that GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle from the University of Denver. The Blues are interested in extending forward Pavel Buchnevich.
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman needs to know what contract extensions will look like for Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider before turning to their UFAs.
NHL Trade Deadline Under The Radar Playoff Impact Players
Speculation is that the Pittsburgh Penguins will sign Sidney Crosby to a two- or three-year contract worth around $10.5 million. Will Kris Letang return with the Penguins? GM Kyle Dubas wants to see how promising Joel Blomqvist is during the AHL season and may not confirm if the Alex Nedeljkovic (UFA) – Blomqvist tandem is the way to go. If Jake Guentzel hits free agency, the Penguins may try to bring him back.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson wonders if he will be traded. The Wild will be looking to add offense to impress Kirill Kaprizov.
Wondering about Joel Farabee's future with the Philadelphia Flyers. Forward Cam Atkinson could be ready for a new home next year.
It would be a surprise if the Seattle Kraken moved on from coach Dave Hakstol. It doesn't seem like something Ron Francis would do. The Kraken will try to extend Matt Benier.
Mark Hunter was considered to be the next GM in Columbus but may be Ken Holland's successor in Edmonton.
John Gibson's future with the Anaheim Ducks remains in question amid Trevor Zegras speculation.
NHL Trade Deadline Playoff Impacts from the West
Will there be offseason interest again in Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy.
The Florida Panthers could try to extend defenseman Dmitry Kulikov.
