{"id":60653,"date":"2025-08-11T04:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/60653\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T04:36:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:36:15","slug":"weekend-nhl-rumors-mctavish-andersson-trade-talk-coffeys-role-with-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/60653\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend NHL Rumors: McTavish, Andersson Trade Talk, Coffey\u2019s Role with Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this weekend\u2019s NHL news and rumors update, the biggest stories in the NHL this week range from trade interests and contract negotiations to questions about friction behind the scenes and changing roles on one of the league\u2019s top contenders. What are the Anaheim Ducks doing with Mason McTavish<\/a>? Why did Rasmus Andersson<\/a> clear the air? And what is Paul Coffey<\/a>\u2018s role with the Edmonton Oilers?<\/p>\n

Mason McTavish Draws Interest<\/p>\n

James Murphy of RG writes<\/a> that the Detroit Red Wings are showing serious interest in Mason McTavish, with the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes also monitoring the young forward\u2019s situation. The question is whether the Ducks are prepared to move the young center with tremendous upside. <\/p>\n

Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff believes the Anaheim Ducks will likely keep McTavish, expecting a bridge contract to be signed soon. The Ducks seem unwilling to part ways with McTavish at this point. An offer over the top would have to come in that forces the Ducks to pause. <\/p>\n

Rasmus Andersson Speaks Out Amid Trade Rumors<\/p>\n

Amid swirling rumors, Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson denied telling the team he only wants to play for one specific club. Andersson revealed during an interview with Sweden\u2019s\u00a0Expressen<\/a> that he hasn\u2019t spoken to Calgary lately, but he did inform them about his trade preferences. The rumors aren\u2019t accurate. <\/p>\n

He shared that while he declined a lucrative offer from one team, that team wasn\u2019t on his preferred list of destinations. \u201cBut I have not given Calgary a team, that I only want to play with one team,\u201d he said. \u201cThat is not true\u2026\u201d He added, \u201cI communicated that decision to Calgary. I said if you want to trade me, this is the number of teams I can think of signing for. But this wasn\u2019t one of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Flames forward Connor Zary<\/a> is reportedly negotiating a three-year deal, but a gap remains between the team\u2019s offer and the player\u2019s desired salary.<\/p>\n

Penguins Trade Buzz Intensifies<\/p>\n

Josh Yohe of The Athletic suggests veteran forwards Bryan Rust<\/a> and Rickard Rakell<\/a> could be moved before the season begins as Pittsburgh GM Kyle Dubas aims to rebuild with younger NHL-ready talent. Though goalie Tristan Jarry<\/a> remains likely to be on the roster opening night, Dubas is open to trades if suitable offers arrive. <\/p>\n

\"\"Kyle Dubas Penguins trade rumors<\/p>\n

Elliotte Friedman notes trade talks may pick up later this summer but nothing immediate is expected.<\/p>\n

What Is Paul Coffey\u2019s Role with the Oilers?<\/p>\n

There are some confusing and conflicting reports coming out of Edmonton as it pertains to Paul Coffey\u2019s involvement with the Oilers. The Hall of Fame defenseman is no longer an associate coach, but once again serves as a trusted advisor to owner Daryl Katz.<\/p>\n

However, a recent report by the 2 Mutts Podcast suggests Coffey was unhappy with the Evander Kane<\/a> trade and that Katz is giving Coffey more power behind the scenes. If true, Ryan Lotsberg of HeavyHockey.net calls the reliance on Coffey \u201ctoxic,\u201d arguing that Katz\u2019s habit of turning to Coffey during crises undermines the authority of GM Stan Bowman and CEO Jeff Jackson<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Critics argue that Coffey\u2019s passion and knowledge are not the issue; rather, it is the unclear chain of command and informal influence that may breed internal confusion. <\/p>\n

Next: Did Agent Warn and Try to Rumor-Proof McDavid This Summer?<\/a><\/p>\n

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