The Habs, in return, get their hands on draft picks → https://t.co/vcsHO98ja5
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) July 1, 2023
Now, even if he hasn’t been very active so far (which was expected, we must remind you), the fact remains that he’s potentially working on a few files.
And according to Anthony Marcotte, there’s one guy who’s on the Habs’ radar right now: Quebec forward Philippe Maillet.
We’re talking about a guy who spent the last two seasons in the KHL.
The Habs are interested in signing Quebec forward Philippe Maillet, who has spent the last two years in the KHL with Magnitogorsk in Russia.
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) July 1, 2023
Maillet is a 30-year-old center (he’ll be 31 in November) who is primarily a depth player. He has spent time in both the Kings and Capitals organizations. In fact, he has played two games in his Bettman career, both with the Capitals in 2020-21.
Now, while he may not be an NHL guy, we’re talking about a guy who has been dominant in the AHL and KHL. Last year, for example, he scored 22 goals and 53 points in 66 games with Magnitogorsk Metallurg.
So it’s something to keep an eye on, and even if there’s no deal today, it could evolve over the next few days. It would be an interesting gamble for the Tricolore to fill a jersey in Laval and help the club’s young prospects play with the Rocket, if you ask me.
In gusto
– We suspected it, but now it’s done.
Milan Lucic is back with the Boston Bruins! pic.twitter.com/0d0U878YTV
– RDS (@RDSca) July 1, 2023
– Canucks break out the checkbook for Ian Cole.
Ian Cole is heading to the #canucks on a one-year deal worth $3M.@NorthStarBet @TSN_Sports
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2023
– The Sabres are paying top dollar for a good defenseman.
Can’t re-tweet, but Buffalo announces a three-year, $10M contract with Connor Clifton. He played for Don Granato at US program
– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2023
– Nice catch in Tampa Bay.
Luke Glendening to Tampa Bay
– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2023
– Riley Nash to Rangers. The contract structure is the reverse of Alex Belzile’s contract.
Good guy Riley Nash goes to NYR. Two-year deal: one-way first year, two-way second year
– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2023
– The Stars keep one of their own.
Hanz is back! đŸ”¥
We have signed Joel Hanley to a two-year contract through the 2024-25 season.
– Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 1, 2023
– Alex Lyon with the Red Wings.
The #LGRW signed 30 y/o UFA G Alex Lyon to 2 year $900K Cap Hit Deal
914 SV% in 15 GP
Rep’d by Pete Rutili @wassermanhockey https://t.co/iFVOB8LTW9
– PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 1, 2023