NHL Rumors Heat Up: Are Bowen Byram, Mason McTavish, and Marco Rossi Headed for Blockbuster Moves?

As the offseason lumbers along, the swirling rumors that once had fans buzzing about moves involving Bowen Byram and Mason McTavish seem to be settling into a quieter hum. I gotta say, watching Byram ink that two-year deal with the Sabres really tossed a wrench in the trade chatter machine—now it feels like he’s wearing that blue and gold for a good while longer. Meanwhile, after the Ducks parted ways with Trevor Zegras, it’s tough to envision McTavish packing up just yet either, though the whispers about Montreal’s interest definitely add an intriguing twist to the narrative. Over in the wild world of trades, the market’s been on the slow side, and believe me, snagging someone like Marco Rossi isn’t gonna come cheap—or easy. Veteran centers of his caliber command a hefty price, and teams are weighing their options carefully, holding tight to their assets while the calendar flips through August. If you’re trying to figure out what’s really moving the needle here, stick around; the storyline’s got just enough simmer left to keep us all guessing. LEARN MORE.

Bowen Byram and Mason McTavish likely aren’t going anywhere this offseason

Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: (mailbag) Used to think that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram would be traded this offseason, but now that we’re into August and he’s signed a two-year deal, thinking that he’ll stay with the Sabres.

After the Anaheim Ducks trded forward Trevor Zegras, it’s hard to see them moving Mason McTavish as well. There would be lots of interest if they do decide to move him. Could see the Montreal Canadiens being interested a Nick Suzuki-McTavish one-two down the middle would be intriguing.

A quiet trade market, and you’re not going to get Marco Rossi for nothing

Sekeres and Price: John Shannon on the Sekeres and Price earlier this week on the trade market, the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi.

Blake Price: “I see the YouTube chats going off. Everybody’s trading for Pavel Zacha or Marco Rossi or whomever. I mean, do you hear any noise right now? And do survive the month of August with this cap space in hand now that we’ve turned the page here?”

Shannon: “I thought it was, I thought this, the moment, I thought this week would start to get busier. Or maybe it’s like, it’s, it’s only Tuesday.”

Price: “Yeah.”

Shannon: “Maybe it will get busier as the week, I thought this week, with people coming back to work. Most teams are back at work now across the league. I thought the phones would start to ring between the general managers.

But you know it, both, you know, everybody thinks they’re going to go out and get a steal, and they’re not. You not. You’re not going to get Marco Rossi for a, for nothing. And I, again, I’m not even sure, as I said a couple weeks ago, I’m not sure Rossi is the answer anyway.

But you know, if you could find a veteran number two center, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. And then you have to decide whether what you’re prepared to give up in order to do that.”