Former QMJHL Stars That Might Get Traded This Season

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September 2, 2024

RW/LW Nikolaj Ehlers (Winnipeg Jets)

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Nikolaj Ehlers is currently projected as the Winnipeg Jets second line right winger, however that is probably not the case for lengthy. With one 12 months left on his present deal, the former Moosehead has been allegedly reluctant to re-sign with the club.

Since he has a modified no-trade clause, there’s a variety of groups he must waive his no-trade for, which could make it tough for up and coming groups like Montreal, Ottawa or Utah to amass his providers.

That mentioned, Stefan Rosner broke that the Carolina Hurricanes have pushed heavily for the Dutch star, as they attempt to fill to void left by the departure of commerce deadline acquisition Jake Guentzel.

As of but, it would not seem that the commerce is imminent and given simply how huge of a bit Ehlers is to the core of the Jets, I am certain they’d be prepared to carry on to him for so long as is feasible.

C Claude Giroux (Ottawa Senators)

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One of many first issues that involves thoughts while you point out Claude Giroux, is that he’s a competitive guy.

Together with his profession beginning to wind down, and the Flyers getting into a rebuild, he demanded a commerce to a contender for an opportunity to win the Stanley Cup.

Sadly, he was about two years early.

After the season, the grizzled veteran signed a three-year cope with the Ottawa Senators, returning to the Ottawa-Gatineau space for the primary time professionally since his time with the Gatineau Olympiques

The Sens had been an up-and-coming squad that wanted veteran management like Giroux to assist information it is younger core in the proper route. Now two years later, and the Senators have nonetheless but to make the playoffs.

With the low season acquisitons of Linus Ullmark, and former champions David Perron, Michael Amadio and Nick Cousins, it certain feels prefer it’s a make it or break it 12 months for the Senators.

Though if the Sens aren’t in that place by February, especially in one of the most stacked divisions in the league, Giroux — who is popping 37 in January — might ask to look elsewhere.

D David Savard (Montreal Canadiens)

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For the Montreal Canadiens, it is all about provide and demand.

The Habs have a bustling group of younger defensemen who’re both NHL sure or on the cusp of the NHL, together with the likes of returners Kaiden Guhle and Justin Barron and rookies Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux.

David Savard, now on the final 12 months of his 4 12 months contract, is simply not who the Habs must prioritize proper now. Fortunately, proper shot defensemen with Stanley Cup pedigree are in excessive demand.

Simply final month, it got here out that not less than three groups had been circulating on the shutdown defender together with the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche.

Moreover, a variety of groups checked in on the blueliner final commerce deadline.

It’s totally attainable that Savard begins the season with the Habs, however ought to a few of their youthful defensemen have sturdy pre-season’s, Savard could also be out of Montréal prior to we might imagine.