NHL Off Season Transaction Tracker for July 20th

The NHL Expansion Draft will be broadcasted on ESPN2 from 8-9:30pm tonight.

The NHL Regular Season schedule will be released at 6pm est. on Thursday, July 22nd on ESPN’s “SportsCenter”.

What did your team do today? This update mill will be posted daily.

Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks are expected to re-sign forward captain Ryan Getzlaf before July 28th

#NHLDucks leave Haydn Fleury, Alexander Volkov (among many others, including Ryan Getzlaf, Adam Henrique and Kevin Shattenkirk) unprotected for Wednesday's expansion draft. Read why Seattle is almost certain to pass on Getzlaf. https://t.co/OSfbt8XLI5

— Elliott Teaford (@ElliottTeaford) July 18, 2021

Arizona Coyotes

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Boston Bruins

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Buffalo Sabres

Rumored 3-team deal involving Jack Eichel between the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers

With a Jack Eichel trading coming to a head this is what I am piecing together from what's out there and what I know.
– Strome to Ottawa for pick #10 (possible include 15 and get another piece back
– Pick 10, Buchnevich, Chytil, and Jones (or Robertson) to Buffalo for Eichel #NYR

— Forever Blueshirts (@4EverBlueshirts) July 20, 2021

Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames are making forward Matthew Tkachuk available in trade conversations

The Calgary Flames have continued to take calls on Matthew Tkachuk, but multiple sources have told me the asking price is astronomical.

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 20, 2021

Carolina Hurricanes

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Colorado Avalanche

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets could pursue Dallas Stars’ defenseman John Klingerg in a Seth Jones trade

Teams are still talking with one another ahead of the NHL Draft this Fri/Sat (freeze lifts Thurs at 1pm ET). One item I keep hearing, as noted in my piece today on TFP, is Dallas remains very interested in Seth Jones. There's some chatter John Klingberg's part of discussions.

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 19, 2021

Columbus Blue Jackets are exploring the market for a possible Patrik Laine trade

ICYMI, my piece from earlier today on Kraken moves, Patrik Laine, Sam Reinhart & Coyotes listening on everyone https://t.co/VqWtzIe5Xs

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 20, 2021

Patrik Laine has received his $7.5 million qualifying offer for next season and the Dispatch has learned that it's a real possibility he will sign it ->#CBJ

Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine weighing qualifying offer for next season https://t.co/dKO0jijteh via @DispatchAlerts

— Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) July 20, 2021

Dallas Stars

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Detroit Red Wings

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Edmonton Oilers

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Florida Panthers

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Los Angeles Kings

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Minnesota Wild

Seattle Kraken expected to select Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen in the NHL Expansion Draft

Friedman believes Seattle likes #mnwild goalie Kaapo Kähkönen

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

According to Elliotte Friedman, HNIC the Minnesota Wild, along with the New York Rangers, are favorites for Jack Eichel

Looks like #mnwild are currently frontrunners for Jack Eichel with #NYR just behind them.

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

https://twitter.com/HockeyHoundShow/status/1417504347114647557?s=20

Minnesota Wild have offered an 8-year contract to RFA forward Kirill Kaprizov, who has received a significant offer to return to the KHL

https://twitter.com/HockeyHoundShow/status/1417614211711176714?s=20

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens UFA forward Phil Danault is not expected to re-sign in Montreal

Speaking with sources, there's absolutely no truth to there being a deal between Phillip Danault and #SeaKraken. Not even negotiations.
However, at this juncture, it's highly unlikely Danault will be back with the Canadiens. @Sportsnet

— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) July 20, 2021

Montreal Canadiens are expected to pursue New York Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier

Hearing the Canadiens have been actively exploring the forward market, looking to add up front. One player they’ve inquired about is Anthony Beauvillier.

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 20, 2021

Nashville Predators

Elliotte Friedman, HNIC says that the Seattle Kraken will select forward Calle Jarnkrok from the Nashville Predators in the NHL Expansion Draft

Friedman and Marek on 31TP both don't think Matt Duchene or Ryan Johansen will get selected.

They expect the Seattle pick to be Cale Jarnkrok.

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

Former Nashville Predators defenseman Yannick Weber has retired from the NHL

Yannick Weber (@yanweber68) has officially announced his retirement following 13 @NHL seasons and 499 regular-season games played with the @CanadiensMTL, @Canucks, @PredsNHL & @Penguins. Congratulations Yannick on an incredible career and welcome to the #NHLAlumni Association. 👏 pic.twitter.com/V7S1jRtRLU

— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) July 20, 2021

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils are looking to move defenseman PK Subban

PK Subban on the move again? #NJdevils looking for a taker for the former Norris winner. One more year left on contract. Heavy cap hit.

— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 20, 2021

New York Islanders

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

New York Rangers

Eliotte Friedman, HNIC says that the Rangers are pursuing UFA forward Zach Hyman

Friedman on 31TP says he's heard Zach Hyman with #NYR

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

New York Rangers, along with Minnesota Wild, are considered front-runners for Jack Eichel trade

Looks like #mnwild are currently frontrunners for Jack Eichel with #NYR just behind them.

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

https://twitter.com/HockeyHoundShow/status/1417504347114647557?s=20

With a Jack Eichel trading coming to a head this is what I am piecing together from what's out there and what I know.
– Strome to Ottawa for pick #10 (possible include 15 and get another piece back
– Pick 10, Buchnevich, Chytil, and Jones (or Robertson) to Buffalo for Eichel #NYR

— Forever Blueshirts (@4EverBlueshirts) July 20, 2021

New York Rangers and Seattle Kraken could have a potential NHL Expansion Draft day trade in the works

I can't shake the feeling that NYR and SEA may have some sort of deal in place.

Mostly because, I have no idea why Drury would protect Hajek otherwise.

Maybe he couldn't get a deal done in time but to me that feels strange.

— Ryan Mead (@OhRyanMead) July 20, 2021

New York Rangers have a high-asking price for forward Pavel Buchnevich

Won’t be easy to pry Pavel Buchnevich away from the #NYR but #stlblues among those with serious interest. 20 goals and nearly a point per game this past season.

— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 20, 2021

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators could be a 3rd team in a Jack Eichel Trade

With a Jack Eichel trading coming to a head this is what I am piecing together from what's out there and what I know.
– Strome to Ottawa for pick #10 (possible include 15 and get another piece back
– Pick 10, Buchnevich, Chytil, and Jones (or Robertson) to Buffalo for Eichel #NYR

— Forever Blueshirts (@4EverBlueshirts) July 20, 2021

Philadelphia Flyers

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Pittsburgh Penguins

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

San Jose Sharks

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Seattle Kraken

Video is leaked that the Seattle Kraken will select Alex Kerfoot from the Toronto Maple Leafs, however, there appears to be multiple takes for video purposes.

https://twitter.com/Ieafsfan/status/1417500548597788675?s=20

Don’t overreact to the leak. There could well be 5-6 cuts of the fish catch expansion selection.

“OK take 2”
*catches fish* “Travis Dermott”
“Good, good, and take 3”
*catches fish* “Jared McCann”
“Nice, love it! Take 4”
*catches fish* “Frederik Andersen”
“Yeah, baby!”

— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) July 20, 2021

Seattle Kraken are not close in contract negotiations with UFA forward Gabriel Landeskog

https://twitter.com/HockeyHoundShow/status/1417615792120778761?s=20

Seattle Kraken could select up to 5 goalies in the NHL Expansion Draft tomorrow and flip two of them

There’s chatter a few teams are interested in the goalies available in the Expansion Draft and have discussed Seattle selecting them and then flipping them. We’ll see if any goalies get picked and end up elsewhere.

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 21, 2021

St. Louis Blues

Seattle Kraken could select forward Jaden Schwartz from the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Expansion Draft

Friedman on 31TP says Seattle likes Jaden Schwartz a lot, has heard Vancouver is in there, Colorado too if they lost Landeskog. EF hearing Los Angeles is in there as well.

Says don't be surprised if Schwartz ends up being Seattle's pick from St. Louis.

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

Tampa Bay Lightning

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks are expected to pursue Minnesota Wild forward Nick Bjugstad

Friedman on 31TP says one of the centres the #Canucks really liked was Nick Bjugstad.

— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 20, 2021

Vegas Golden Knights

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Washington Capitals

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

Winnipeg Jets

No new updates in regards to this franchise.

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