Can't get enough NHL rumors? Lyle Richardson's column serves as a one-stop guide to the latest rumblings around the league.TheBruins wasted little time this summer finding a suitable replacement for departed backup goaltender Anton Khudobin. Soon after the unrestricted free-agent market opened on July 1, they inked Jaroslav Halak to a two-year, $5.5 million contract.Halak, 33, was a former starting goalie with theBlues and Islanders. He also has Mike Montgomery Jersey plenty of playoff experience, including carrying theCanadiens to the 2010 Eastern Conference finals.Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston , providing a measure of competition between the pipes that's been lacking for some time.He also suggested Halak's addition opens the po sibility for the Bruins to trade Rask if a good offer came along, though he acknowledges it doesn't mean it's going to happen.POWER RANKINGS: Haggery points out how Rask struggled during the2018 playoffs, questioning his performance in big-game situations. Given Halak's experience as a starting goalie, Haggerty doesn't see Addison Russell Jersey the harm in gauging Rask's value on the trade market. He singled out theHurricanes,Flyers and Islanders as clubs desperate for goaltending help.The problem with this scenario, however, is Halak's history of inconsistency and injuries. That's why he's no longer with the Blues and Islanders, and why theCapitals didn't retain him after acquiring him from Buffalo late in 2013-14. Now 33, Halak's best suited as an experienced backup Drew Smyly Jersey for an established, temperamental starter such as Rask.Rask's contract also makes him difficult to trade. He's signed through 2020-21 with an annual salary cap hit of $7 million. His modified no-trade clause lists eight teams he can be dealt to in 2018-19, expanding to 15 teams for the final two years of the deal.If the Bruins ever did decide to trade Rask, they must find a promising young goaltender as part of the return or in a separate deal. They used to have one in Malcolm Subban but lost him via waivers last fall to the Golden Knights.MORE: Latest on Andreas AthanasiouRed Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou was the topic of considerable trade speculation throughout last summer. His contract negotiations were deadlocked, reaching the point where he engaged in a holdout when the season began. He inked a one-year deal worth over $1.3 million on Oct. 21, but his standoff raised questions over his future with the club.Athanasiou's contract talks went more smoothly this summer with the Wings as the sidesagreedto a two-year, $6 million deal. While that should give the 23-year-old winger Ernie Banks Jersey a better opportunity to establish himself with the rebuilding Wings, the Detroit Free Pre s' Helene St. James if he got dealt for a second-draft pick or a prospect defenseman at some point.St. James recognized Athanasiou's speed and scoring skills, but also pointed out he must improve his offensive consistency and defensive play. She feels his new contract could improve his trade value.Athanasiou's new contract could be considered a show-me deal. If he improves over the course of this season it'll boost his chances of becoming part of the Wings' core. Otherwise, he could end up peddled at some point during the upcoming season. Related Articles Checking in on the Red Wings' rebuild: Joe Maddon Jersey Long-term outlook not perfect, but improving