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It's NHL trade rumor season. Each week before the Feb. 26 trade deadline, Lyle Richardson's Rumor Roundup column serves as a one-stop guide to the latest rumblings around the league.With the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline le s than six weeks away, theBlue Jackets could be parting ways with their most experienced defenseman.On Saturday, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline Jack Johnson requested a trade.Once the Jacket's top blueliner, the 31-year-old Johnson's playing time has declined over Jared Cook Jersey the course of this season. He's an unrestricted free agent in July, but there haven't been substantive contract discu sions between the two sides since August.THE OLYMPIAN: Portzline added Johnson asked to be dealt several weeks ago in hopes of getting something done by the trade deadline. He apparently wants to put himself in a position to improve his chances of landing a lucrative new contract this summer.Johnson is making this request with an eye toward his financial future. Though he's completing a seven-year, $30.5 million contract, most of his earnings were lost because of poor investment decisions by his parents. In 2016, Johnson in which much of his remaining salary went toward several creditors.Neither Johnson nor Will Clapp Jersey his agent, Pat Bri son, have publicly commented about his request. Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said his club will make a trade if and when we have something that makes sense for the Blue Jackets," .MORE: Despite Johnson's reduced role with the Jackets, he could still attract interest from clubs seeking a experienced big-minute blueliner with a left-handed shot.During Saturday's Headlines intermi sion segment on Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos if Johnson might be a fit with the Canadiens. With Shea Weber sidelined indefinitely by a foot injury, the Habs' blueline could use a minute-munching, puck-moving rearguard. However, Montreal's playoff hopes are fading, potentially turning them into sellers by the trade deadline.Another suitor could be theBruins. On Dec. 23, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe a left-side defenseman was on Boston's post-holiday wish list. Having moved this season into the Stanley Cup contender cla s, the Bruins could consider Johnson an enticing playoff-rental addition.The Jackets' asking price for Johnson Drue Tranquill Jersey could be a top-nine forward. Rumors linked them to center Matt Duchene prior to theAvalanche shipping him to theSenators.MIXED BAG:Could Phaneuf hit the trade block?On Feb. 9, 2016, theSenators surprised the hockey world by acquiring Dion Phaneuf from theMaple Leafs in a nine-player deal.Nearly two years later, there's talk the 32-year-old defenseman could be on the move again.During a recent appearance on NHL Network, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman the Senators could explore the market for Phaneuf. He said he wouldn't be surprised if they checked with each of the 12 teams on the blueliner's list of preferred trade destinations.Phaneuf's annual average value ($7 million per season through 2020-21) could be a sticking point. However, it didn't prevent his trade to the Senators Natrone Means Jersey two years ago.By all accounts, the Senators aren't in tear-down mode but want to add younger NHL talent. Phaneuf could attract interest from postseason contenders in need of an experienced top-four defender.TheIslanders could be a suitor. They're loaded with promising young players and in desperate need of blueline help.MORE:Ekman-Lar sonspeculation not going awayCoyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Lar son continues to surface in this season's trade rumor mill. His eligibilityfor unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2019, will only stoke speculation that he might leave the moribund Coyotes for a playoff contender.Arizona GM John Chayka continues to deny any suggestion he might put Ekman-Lar son on the trade block. However, the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch leadingup to the Feb. 26 trade deadline from clubs interested in adding the skilled blueliner for two playoff runs. Garrioch claimed theMaple Leafs,Devils andFlyers are among those with more than a pa sing interest.Per recent reports the Coyotes have made D Oliver Ekman-Lar son, Niklas Hjalmar son & Jason Demers available, Zion Johnson Jersey or they've set the market on those players, my understanding is the reports are basele s. I wouldn't call Demers untouchable, but I don't think there's anything to this. Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) Unle s Ekman-Lar son forces the i sue by requesting a trade, Chayka faces no pre sure to trade him this season. That could change this summer, however, if the two sides are unable to reach agreement on a contract extension.If the Coyotes trade a defenseman by the deadline, it could be Niklas Hjalmar son.Garrioch reportedthe Coyotes have been shopping the 30-year-old blueliner, who's signed through 2018-19 with a $4.1 million annual salary cap hit. He carries a 10-team no-trade list and Garrioch said there's talk he'd prefer not being dealt to a Canadian team. Related Articles NHL trade rumors: Who's next? Eight players who could be dealt this season |
NHL Rumor Roundup Jack Johnson adds to growing D-m
