With the NHL draft and free agency just days away, the rumour mill is cranking up once again.
- The on-ice product may be finished, but the offseason intrigue is building as we gear up for an intense few weeks of trades and big name signings. Here are a few quick hits to set the table.
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- Jack Campbell: lots of interest, and some speculation that the Leafs might trade his rights away ahead of free agency. The Leafs would like to keep Campbell, but will likely be unable to offer him the dollars he's after. Detroit, Buffalo, New Jersey and Edmonton are rumoured contenders, in addition the Leafs. The Oilers are looking at pretty much every big name free agent goaltender, including Ville Husso, Darcy Kuemper and Marc-Andre Fleury.
- JT Miller: this sweepstakes seems to change every week. The Devils, Avalanche, Leafs, Capitals, Wild, Kings and Rangers have been linked to Miller at various points in time. Obviously, not every team listed would be able to make it work this offseason due to cap constraints (Minnesota in particular). It does not sound like a Miller/Canucks extension is coming, despite there still being some level of mutual interest.
- Alex DeBrincat: at the trade deadline was considered a darkhorse to get moved. Now, it sounds more likely than not that he's dealt. But the question is when it will happen. For his part, it sounds like DeBrincat would be open to a change of scenery.
- Speaking of Minnesota's cap crunch, the Kevin Fiala rumours continue to swirl. The Devils, Kings, Sabres and Senators remain keenly interested, but there will be plenty of suitors. UPDATE: Fiala has been dealt to the Kings.
- Jeff Petry could be the next name on the move in Montreal. The Stars, Penguins and Red Wings are believed to be in contention.
- Also on the trade radar out of Montreal is Josh Anderson. The power forward has drawn plenty of interest despite an injury-plagued and inconsistent last few seasons. The Blue Jackets, Flames and Oilers are among the rumoured landing spots.
- Still time before a final decision is made, but there remains pessimism that Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang will be back in Pittsburgh next season. Could Marc-Andre Fleury make a return? Perhaps, but if he wants top dollar, it's likely found elsewhere.
- Plenty more in the coming days.
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