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NHL rumors: Calgary in Flames, Kings, Flyers set for big deals, Hall to Chicago

By Marvin Azrak

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Apr 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

We’re breaking down the latest NHL rumors, including Calgary going up in Flames, grading the latest NHL trade and signings and more.

We’ve reached the pinnacle of the NHL offseason with the draft and free agency upon us this week. But general managers have been ahead of the game. We’ve seen some stunning trades and some players have also been signed to long extensions. However, most of the trades have been for cap relief. It means there are more rumored transactions on the horizon.

Let’s dive into this week’s fresh batch of NHL rumors.

NHL rumors: PLD=LA?:

The star center will finally get his wish. Months after demanding a trade out of Winnipeg, Pierre-Luc Dubois will soon be on the move.

Dubois and the Kings could agree to an extension as part of the trade. But the price isn’t cheap. The Kings are prepared to trade two star youngsters, Gabe Vilardi and Alex Iafallo.

Vilardi scored a career-high 23 goals and 41 points this past season. Iafallo, 29, has spent his six-year career with the Kings. He scored 14 goals and had 36 points in 59 games this season. Dubois, 25, played in 73 games this season in Winnipeg. He scored 27 goals and had a career-high 63 points.

The Kings are taking a big risk in pursuing a top-line center. Let’s see if they finish the job.

NHL blocks Toney DeAngelo trade:

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Tony DeAngelo to the Carolina Hurricanes. However, the NHL seems concerned about DeAngelo returning to Carolina within a year of his previous trade from the Hurricanes. According to the CBA, a player returning within 12 months, especially on a retained salary, may be considered circumvention.

Both teams are reportedly working to convince the NHL to approve the trade. They argue that DeAngelo signed his contract after the Hurricanes traded him to Philadelphia last year and Chuck Fletcher, the Flyers’ general manager.

Now, it’s Danny Briere. The two teams can wait until Jul. 9 to complete the deal, when the original trade meets its one-year requirement. If they don’t, the transaction will fall through.

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