Rumor: Huge names leaked from Rangers/Habs trade talks

Yesterday New York Post reporter Larry Brooks dropped a huge bombshell on the NHL by reporting that the New York Rangers have interest in Montreal Canadiens forwards Alex Galchenyuk and Andrew Shaw. Multiple sources have confirmed that Rangers GM Jeff Gorton and Habs GM Marc Bergevin have had discussions about a potential swap, but only now are all the details coming out.

Anonymous hockey blogger Eklund released a report this morning that sheds light on two more names who could be involved in the negotiations. Check it out:

Montreal and the Rangers have most definitely had discussions at the highest level....I keep hearing talks a MAJOR swap that would include Pacioretty name is on the Rangers radar...Montreal loves Brady Skjei.....

Firstly, any rumor from Eklund has to be taken with a grain of salt the size of his ego, so take it for what it’s worth. Secondly, considering that other names like Chris Kreider and Mats Zuccarello have also been tossed around, it makes sense that a player like Max Pacioretty might be part of the discussion, as well.

Regardless of whether or not any of these players are moved, it’s clear that both teams need to make a change. The Rangers and Habs were both pre-season favorites to be Stanley Cup contenders this season, but with 4-7-2 (Rangers) and 4-7-1 (Canadiens)  records to start the season, something’s got to give.