{"id":50186,"date":"2025-08-06T19:07:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T19:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/50186\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T19:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T19:07:12","slug":"honeymoon-clue-on-mcdavid-swayman-trade-buzz-more-nhl-rumors-the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/50186\/","title":{"rendered":"Honeymoon Clue on McDavid, Swayman Trade Buzz & More NHL Rumors – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s NHL rumors rundown, Leon Draisaitl<\/a> got married, and he\u2019s honeymooning with his wife and best friends. Does this offer up any clues about the future contract for Connor McDavid? Meanwhile, the window to trade Jeremy Swayman<\/a> isn\u2019t open long; what does that mean for the Boston Bruins? Finally, the Montreal Canadiens got some unfortunate news on Kirby Dach\u2019s injury status. What now?<\/p>\n

McDavid with Draisaitl on His Honeymoon<\/p>\n

Leon Draisaitl\u2019s honeymoon in Europe<\/a> with Connor McDavid and their wives has fans buzzing. The two Oilers stars are famously close, often training and traveling together, and their latest vacation has sparked speculation about their long-term future in Edmonton. Some are wondering if the fact that Draisaitl would welcome his buddy on his honeymoon is a hint that these two would never want to play on separate teams. <\/p>\n

Despite their strong bond, others have argued that McDavid\u2019s next contract will likely depend on the team\u2019s direction more than friendship. He wants to win\u2014and has made it clear the Oilers must address key issues to keep him. Players have been close on other teams before, so is this out of the ordinary? Perhaps a honeymoon is different than friends training, buying houses near each other (which Draisaitl and McDavid have also done). <\/p>\n

\"LeonJun 6, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) reacts with center Connor McDavid (97) and defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Draisaitl\u2019s deal is locked in for several more seasons while McDavid\u2019s ends in 2026. For now, they\u2019re inseparable\u2014but if the Oilers underachieve, will that change?<\/p>\n

Window to Trade Jeremy Swayman Closing<\/p>\n

After a disappointing 2024-25 season, Jeremy Swayman\u2019s future in Boston feels a bit uncertain. Trade rumors have swirled this summer, and while they remain speculative, the pressure for him to have a bounce-back season is real. Swayman is coming off a rough year, finishing with a 3.11 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage \u2014 both career lows \u2014 and going 2-8-1 in his final 11 starts.<\/p>\n

Related: 3 Bruins Players With Something to Prove in 2025-26<\/a><\/p>\n

He\u2019ll need a fast start in 2025-26 to silence doubts. His eight-year, $66 million deal doesn\u2019t include a no-move clause until 2026-27, meaning the Bruins could explore a trade soon if he falters. As Boston retools, this season may be Swayman\u2019s last chance to prove he\u2019s still the team\u2019s long-term solution in goal.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the risk that waiting too long to trade him if he plays poorly could make him difficult to trade. His brand new contract only looks like good value if he\u2019s back to his old self. <\/p>\n

Is Kirby Dach\u2019s Return Going to Be Delayed?<\/p>\n

Kirby Dach may not be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season, according to Maxime Truman of\u00a0Dans Les Coulisses<\/a>. Despite earlier optimism from the Canadiens following his knee surgery \u2014 and footage of him on the ice and skating in early July \u2014 Dach is reportedly still in rehab just weeks before training camp. <\/p>\n

He\u2019s reportedly spent the summer in Edmonton with teammate Kaiden Guhle, but has only been spotted skating once and appears to be easing off in workouts. With little public update from Dach, concerns are growing in Montreal, especially as he was expected to center the second line. His uncertain status could explain the Canadiens\u2019 involvement in trade speculation for a second-line center. <\/p>\n

If Dach isn\u2019t ready, GM Kent Hughes may be forced to act to avoid starting the season with a major hole up front. This could also explain why there\u2019s been so much chatter about the Canadiens looking for a second-line center on the trade market. <\/p>\n

**Update: Eric Engels tweeted<\/a> that some of these reports are inaccurate. He noted that it was never guaranteed Dach would be ready for the start of training camp and that suggestions Dach has had a setback in his recovery are completely false.\u201d <\/p>\n

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