NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens Sam Montembeault on his future Marco D’Amico: Montreal Canadiens goaltender...
Montreal Canadiens Sam Montembeault on his future
Marco D’Amico: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Hockey-reference.com/gamers/m/montesa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Sam Montembeault when requested about his future with the crew: “I’ve one yr left on my deal, I don’t make these choices. All I can management is having a very good summer time.”
Some potential targets if the New York Rangers need to take an enormous swing
Vincent Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic: It sounds just like the New York Rangers GM Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/drurych01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Chris Drury wish to be energetic this offseason, however it may be simpler mentioned than achieved. He could also be prepared to take an enormous swing at somebody, however who is out there that they’d take into account?
The Rangers might look to maneuver Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/trochvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Vincent Trocheck, however that will probably be for a bundle of property.
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If wanting they’re for a longtime top-six ahead and top-four defenseman, listed here are some choices.
UFAs – Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/tuchal01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Alex Tuch positively suits the positional want, and he brings measurement and scoring, however does it actually make sense to spend that type of cash on a 30-year-old who’s extra of a completmentary participant. Can’t see the Rangers eager to spend large cash on right-handed defenseman Hockey-reference.com/gamers/r/raddyda01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Darren Raddysh both.
The Buffalo Sabres may have some cap room to re-sign Tuch, and RFA forwards Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/bensoza01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Zach Benson and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/ok/krebspe01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Peyton Krebs. They’re loaded with left-handed defensemen. Would they transfer Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/byrambo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Bowen Byram (UFA after subsequent season) or Hockey-reference.com/gamers/p/powerow01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Owen Energy (5 years left at $8.35 million)?
The Dallas Stars will probably re-sign RFA Hockey-reference.com/gamers/r/roberja01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jason Robertson, however could must make some strikes to suit his cash in. Some individuals are interested in Hockey-reference.com/gamers/h/hintzro01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Roope Hintz, who has 5 years left at $8.45 million. He’s bought a no-movement clause. Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/bourqma01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Mavrik Bourque is an RFA with arb rights.
The San Jose Sharks could also be prepared to maneuver their No. 2 decide, and perhaps would take into account dropping again a bit and deciding on a defenseman. The Rangers personal the No. 5 decide and will use a ahead. The Sharks have some younger forwards and will use a younger defenseman. Would they have an interest Hockey-reference.com/gamers/s/schnebr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Braden Schneider for Hockey-reference.com/gamers/e/eklunwi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>William Eklund could be best, however they’ve prospects like Filip Bystedt, Hockey-reference.com/gamers/c/chernig01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty.
The St. Louis Blues have Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/thomaro01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Robert Thomas and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/ok/kyroujo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jordan Kyrou, each at $8.125 million by means of 2031. The Rangers shouldn’t supply the No. 5 decide, they usually don’t have a lot else that will curiosity the Blues.
Hockey-reference.com/gamers/m/matthau01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Auston Matthews could be a long-shot. The Rangers are among the many groups to see if Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey-reference.com/gamers/ok/kniesma01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Matthew Knies is out there. He’s solely 23, put up 66 factors final season and has $7.75 million cap hit for 5 extra years.
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The Rangers ought to be Vegas Golden Knights RFA ahead Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/dorofpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Pavel Dorofeyev. In the event that they needed to supply sheet him, they’d must get their 2027 2nd spherical decide again from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Golden Knights would probably transfer Hockey-reference.com/gamers/h/hertlto01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Tomas Hertl and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/h/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Adin Hill to realize the cap house wanted. Perhaps the Rangers can use their cap house to tackle a Hertl, Hockey-reference.com/gamers/ok/karlswi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>William Karlsson, Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/dowdni01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Nic Dowd or Hockey-reference.com/gamers/ok/koleske01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Keegan Kolesar.
If the Ottawa Senators ever made Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/tkachbr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-06-02_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Brady Tkachuk accessible, the Rangers would have an interest.
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