NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Senators, Utah, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Penguins, and Kraken

Jeremy Swayman is still in the spotlight for the Boston Bruins

Shawn Hutcheon: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney on RFA goaltender Jeremy Swayman: “Jeremy (Swayman) has always been very important to us. We are in a good place because we have a deep net right now but he is the priority now, as I sit today. I don’t have a time (when Swayman’s new contract will be done).”

The Rangers will release information regarding Jacob Trouba

Peter Baugh: New York Rangers general Chris Drury on defenseman Jacob Trouba: “I will keep any conversation I have with him and his agent private.”

Vince Z. Mercogliano: Focus on the prediction of Trouba: “Jacob knows what I think about him as a person and a player.” Any trading opportunities will be presented.

The Ottawa Senators didn’t have any luck with Brett Pesce

Bruce Garrioch: The Ottawa Senators tried to sign Brett Pesce, who signed with the New Jersey Devils.

Utah looked to Brandon Montour

Craig Morgan: Believe Utah had real interest in UFA defenseman Brandon Montour.

Utah will look for organizational depth that can play in the AHL and NHL if called up.

The Maple Leafs are still looking forward, and will not make room for Minten or Cowan

Luke Fox: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving said he is still looking to add a top player.

Youngsters Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan will have to prove they can play in a “man’s league.” Any prospects will not be given a roster spot in camp, they will have to earn it.

Ondrej Kase gets interested

Chris Johnston: The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins were among several teams that showed some interest in forward Ondrej Kase, who played last season back home in Czechia.

The Seattle Kraken will be looking for depth

Alison Luken: Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis said after their big free agent signings Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour, they will need to fill out the organization’s depth.