We are almost two weeks removed from the start of free agency, the big names that have moved, and the offer sheets that came with it this summer.
The moves have been slowing down for a while, but trade rumors are everywhere.
In Boston, a Bruins prospect is hanging up his skates at 23 years old. Mason Langenbrunner, a four-year Harvard defenseman, is taking his talents to a start-up company.
Elsewhere around the league, the fallout of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet. More trade rumors, including Elias Pettersson, the Canucks’ 1C. He has been in trade rumors for quite some time, but one team specifically might need to pump the brakes. Also, Detroit does not want picks in a Dylan Larkin trade, and the Canucks hired four assistant coaches.
Connor Hellebuyck is a name to circle on the trade market, as there is a high probability he is traded this summer. Obviously, he is not a need in Boston, but it does not seem as if he will be sticking it out in Winnipeg for too much longer.
Happy Sunday, catch up on Bruins and league news in today’s Daily Bean:
Boston Bruins
Boston Globe ($): In Kevin Paul Dupont’s Sunday Hockey Notes, he reports that 23-year-old defenseman Mason Langenbrunner has retired from hockey and is pursuing a business career. The Bruins took Langenbrunner, son of the recently departed AGM Jamie, in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
Langenbrunner is a co-founder of Skye, a performance protein bar, alongside two more Harvard athletes. The company has amassed 40,000+ Instagram followers.
NHL News & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: The Flyers took a big swing, looking to land Leo Carlsson. They did not land him; the Ducks matched, but Flyers GM Danny Briere says his goal does not change.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Trade rumors. They are inevitable, and in the Penguins’ case, some were real. However, Dan Kingerski writes that it’s time for the Penguins to focus on getting better internally and incrementally.
NHLTradeRumors.me: Well, one of those rumors is Elias Pettersson. Rick Dhaliwal noted the Penguins’ lack of center depth but reports that the Canucks are stuck with the Pettersson contract for now.
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings do not want draft picks in a Dylan Larkin trade. They are far from worthless, but the probability of landing an NHLer is not a guarantee. Bob Duff dives into some numbers and explains why Steve Yzerman wants proven assets.
Winnipeg Free Press: There is a 95% chance Connor Hellebuyck is traded, according to Jets beat writer Mike McIntyre. They engaged in trade talks with Buffalo at the draft, and shortly after, signed Stuart Skinner in free agency.
Florida Hockey Now: Matthew Tkachuk took to his podcast and said Sergei Bobrovsky was one of his favorite teammates ever. After game 82, Tkachuk said he was going to recruit Bobrovsky back, but hoped he did not have to.
The Panthers now have Jacob Markstrom in the crease.
Sportsnet: The Canucks also made the Ryan Mougenel hire official, and they brought on three other assistant coaches.
Bruins Offseason Schedule
Friday, September 11: Rookie Camp opens – Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA
Wednesday, September 16: Training Camp opens – Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA
Sunday, September 20: First preseason game – TD Garden, Boston, MA
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