MHN Wrap: Chychrun, NHL Trade Rumors, Eichel Back

If the Montreal Canadiens can meet the demand on the NHL trade market, why would they pass on a potential franchise defenseman in Jakob Chychrun?

There continues to be plenty of interest in Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry on the NHL Trade market.

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel is returning so let the NHL trade rumors begin with the Knights.

That and more in the latest MHN Puck Links:

Montreal Canadiens

If they can meet the return, shouldn’t the Montreal Canadiens try to acquire 23-year-old, 2016 first rounder, and Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun? (MHN)

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki brought back a wealth of experience and lessons from the NHL All-Star weekend in Montreal. (MHN)

As reported here first, TSN NHL Insider Darren Dreger told TSN 690 that there is a lot of interest in Habs defenseman Jeff Petry on the NHL trade market. (TSN 690)

National Hockey Now

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel is getting very close to returning and making his Knights debut. The question now is, how will the Knights facilitate that on the NHL trade market? (Vegas Hockey Now)

What’s different about the New York Islanders this season? Besides the obvious, why haven’t they found their stride? (NYI Hockey Now)

Sammi Silber has your latest Ovie update. (Washington Hockey Now)

Could the Philadelphia Flyers be getting veteran forward Derick Brassard back soon? (Philly Hockey Now)

Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin is in COVID protocol. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The Florida Panthers are going for it! (Florida Hockey Now)

Should all NHL games be worth three points? (Colorado Hockey Now)

A day after his brother Jack entered COVID Protocol, Quinn Hughes entered COVID Protocol. (Vancouver Hockey Now)

NHL

Will the Montreal Canadiens win as many regular season games as they did in the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs? (Sportsnet)