{"id":249322,"date":"2025-10-30T04:10:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T04:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/249322\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T04:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T04:10:13","slug":"oilers-testing-water-bruins-flames-and-canadiens-trades-more-nhl-rumors-the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/249322\/","title":{"rendered":"Oilers Testing Water, Bruins, Flames and Canadiens Trades & More NHL Rumors – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s NHL rumors rundown, the Utah Mammoth gave a mammoth deal to Logan Cooley<\/a>. How did the two sides finally come to terms on a new agreement? Meanwhile, one insider notes that Nazem Kadri trade talk is premature. Are the Boston Bruins signing or trading Pavel Zacha<\/a>? Finally, did the Edmonton Oilers play a few players on Tuesday ahead of possible trades?<\/p>\n

Bruins Trading or Signing Pavel Zacha?<\/p>\n

During an appearance on the Fan Hockey Show, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted, \u201cI think the Bruins are in a strong position here\u2014they don\u2019t really need to make a move. The price is high, and [Don] Sweeney is happy to keep him. Nothing\u2019s likely to happen unless a team meets that target.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zacha\u2019s name has been in trade talks for a few weeks with the Vancouver Canucks reportedly interested in the center. The Bruins appear open to trading him, but there are also reports that the Bruins are also open to re-signing him. Pierre LeBrun reports<\/a>, \u201c\u2026 what I\u2019m being told in terms of the Bruins is they view Zacha as a long term fit; don\u2019t be surprised if they try to extend him.\u201d <\/p>\n

Kadri Trade Talk Premature, Canadiens Keeping Tabs<\/p>\n

NHL insider Darren Dreger suggests any trade discussions involving Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri are premature. The Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly shown interest (or would) in Kadri, but Dreger says the Flames are not anywhere near a point in time where they feel they need to make a move. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe reality is that Kadri loves Calgary, and unless the Flames decide their roster needs reconstruction, a trade isn\u2019t likely at this stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"NazemNazem Kadri, Calgary Flames (Jess Starr<\/a>\/The Hockey Writers)<\/p>\n

LeBrun noted on TSN OverDrive that the Montreal Canadiens have kicked tires on the forward. \u201cThe Habs\u2026\u201d\u2026my understanding is they\u2019ve gone through the entire league in their preparations internally and have a list of what centers could potentially pop up ahead of the March 6 deadline; yes Kadri is one of those names.\u201d<\/p>\n

Logan Cooley and Mammoth Get New Deal Done<\/p>\n

The Utah Mammoth have locked up forward<\/a> Logan Cooley to a new deal, announcing Wednesday<\/a>\u00a0that the center has signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension carrying a $10 million AAV. The deal is front loaded, including $13 million in first year and $35 milliion over the first three. <\/p>\n

Related: 4 Takeaways From Oilers\u2019 6-3 Win Over Mammoth<\/a><\/p>\n

As per\u00a0Pierre LeBrun,<\/a>\u00a0\u201cThe contract does not include any signing bonus money.\u201d It\u2019s heavily front-loaded, but all salary. It\u2019s the third-highest contract coming out of entry-level in NHL history.\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n

This news comes after Cooley reportedly turned down an eight-year deal at $9.6 million per season at the start of October. <\/p>\n

Did Oilers Give a Couple of Players On Final Look?<\/p>\n

Edmonton went with an 11-7 deployment on Tuesday versus the Utah Mammoth and it\u2019s not entirely clear why. The Oilers chose to sit Noah Philp, who hadn\u2019t been playing poorly, and inserted Troy Stecher into the lineup as an extra. <\/p>\n

Ryan Rishaug of the Got Yer\u2019 Back podcast<\/a> wondered if this was perhaps a sign the Oilers are giving a final look to a couple of pieces before roster decisions need to be made. Alec Regula is reportedly nearing a return and Zach Hyman is getting close. If Stecher is going to be sent down or traded, Rishaug theorized that maybe the Oilers want to give him a fair shake before making a decision on his future. <\/p>\n

As for what it means that Philp wasn\u2019t in the lineup, Rob Brown wasn\u2019t sold that Philp makes the Oilers when everyone is back and healthy. <\/p>\n

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