MHN Puck Links: Gallagher Trade Rumors, Bruins Rolling, Malkin Returns

Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher is the latest big-name veteran Habs player to hit the NHL trade rumor circuit.

The Boston Bruins are suddenly an offensive juggernaut.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is set to return.

That and more in the latest MHN Puck Links:

Montreal Canadiens

The Edmonton Oilers need sandpaper and if Oilers general manager Ken Holland and Montreal Canadiens executive vice president of hockey operations, Jeff Gorton – and whomever he hires as GM – could work the money out, Brendan Gallagher could be the man to fill that role for the Oilers. (MHN)

Could the Montreal Canadiens be getting some reinforcements upfront when they return to action in Boston Wednesday night against the Bruins? (MHN)

National Hockey Now

The Montreal Canadiens will be running into an offensive buzz saw when they play the Bruins in Boston on Wednesday. The Bruins have won five of their last six games and with their 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Monday night, they have outscored their opponents 28-15 during that span. (Boston Hockey Now)

Say what you want about some of the signings New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello has made since taking over as Isles GM but no one can argue that Lamoriello has gotten more than he paid for in the one-year contract to old friend Zach Parise. (NYI Hockey Now)

It appears Evgeni Malkin will make his long-awaited return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup Tuesday in Anaheim when the Pens play the Ducks. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The Florida Panthers are using their mini-break to get healthy again. (Florida Hockey Now)

When will Detroit Red Wings captain Dyklan Larkin be healthy again? (Detroit Hockey Now)

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is back in COVID protocol. (Colorado Hockey Now)

Jack Eichel is going to ‘Vegas baby! Vegas!’ (Vegas Hockey Now)

After having his contract terminated by the San Jose Sharks Sunday, it appears that Evander Kane won’t have to wait long to return to the NHL. (San Jose Hockey Now)

The Vancouver Canucks are ready to leave the COVID woes behind them and start playing hockey again. (Vancouver Hockey Now)

If the Calgary Flames decide to hit the NHL trade market soon, who could they acquire? (Calgary Hockey Now)

NHL

Another NHL game has been postponed. (TSN)

Why will former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin be a good fit for the Los Angeles Kings? (32 Thoughts Podcast)