Current NHL rumors indicate that the Vancouver Canucks are unwilling to give up a certain asset to acquire an upgrade at center. That said, is there a team that could be a good fit for them with a player who isn’t in the top tier of NHL centers? Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are expected to convert Carter Hart’s tryout into a contract, leaving them with a tough decision in goal. The action against Yegor Chinakhov is heating up, with at least four teams casting their votes for the striker. Finally, the Calgary Flames are making trade calls and a clause changes in Nazem Kadri’s contract.
Carter Hart gets signed in Vegas
According to TSN’s Darren Dreger“As we reported on October 16, we expect VGK to convert Carter Hart’s PTO into a standard player contract, likely for two years with a maximum amount of $2 million.” This news shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the Golden Knights were always the frontrunners to sign Hart, and the PTO was just a formality to get to the actual signing.
Vegas faces a tough decision for the goalie. Akira Schmid is 4-0, replacing the injured Adin Hill and helping the Golden Knights set the pace in the Pacific Division. Once Hill is healthy and Hart is eligible, will Vegas have three goalies, make a move or risk losing Schmid off waivers despite his stellar play?
Canucks won’t give up a first-round pick
Elliotte Friedman writes in his recent 32 Thought column“In their search for a centre, the Canucks have made it clear that they do not want to move their 2026 first. So far they have stuck with that and we will see where it goes.”
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The Canucks are in dire need of a center following Filip Chytl’s injury news, but they are unwilling to sacrifice what could be a difference-maker in a strong draft to get a player who isn’t moving the ball for them this season.
David Pagnotta van The Fourth Period and the NHL Network took notice that Boston is an interesting potential fit for the Canucks. He reports that Casey Mittelstadt’s name is known, and that Pavel Zacha was a player they called upon last season. He wonders if either player would appeal to Vancouver.
Robertson Trade Talk Continues, Chinakhov Action Increases
Friedman also notes, “Toronto is exploring options for Nick [Nicholas] Robertson. At one point in the summer they made a move for Yegor Chinakhov, but it didn’t go the way of the Blue Jackets. However, that file remains open in Columbus. Same with Lukas Reichel in Chicago.”
Pierre LeBrun noted this week TSN insider trading that more and more calls are coming in to Chinakhov. He notes, “Of the teams we think have signed…the Maple Leafs, Detroit, Florida, Buffalo…certainly the Flames; the Jackets don’t want to just dump this guy.”
Flames having trade talks
LeBrun also noted that Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy is sitting on his hands and heading into a losing season. He calls and explores the trading market to find out exactly what is available. He knows the team needs to score and needs some help if they want to dig themselves out of the early hole the team finds itself in.
Friedman noted: “One thing about Nazem Kadri: his contract went from a full no-move to a partial no-trade this year on 13 teams.”
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