Transactions about to be announced in New York: No, the CH is not acquiring Mathew Barzal

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Jeff Drouin
August 13, 2022 (3:37)

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At this point in the year, when it's pretty quiet in the NHL and when there may be some transactions in September, many fans and observers are speculating.

That's why it's important to check our sources.

Recently, we had this:

This is from David Pagnotta, a reputable tipster. We are not saying that Beauvillier is going to be traded to Montreal, but a reliable source has linked his name to Montreal. This is very different.

Many of you also sent us this:

English translation:

According to information that is just coming in the CH is in advanced negotiations to acquire Mathew Barzal, I don't know if it is only a pressure style case for Dubois (I speculate), but these
negotiations are currently taking place.

A message that generated a ton of reactions from Montreal Canadiens fans.

But in this case, unfortunately, several reliable people wanted to correct the record:

"Guys, I beg you, do not come to me and ask if the rumors started by Maxim Guerin or ScoutTruc or whatever name he uses are true. The answer is still no. The guy is a certified mythologist, a denounced fraud. The answer is still no. Thank you!"

So, even if it's true that the New York Islanders will make moves soon (this comes from Kevin Weekes, NHL Network), do not believe that the star player Mathew Barzal will land in Montreal, or that the CH is "in advanced negotiations" to acquire him.

We wanted to make this little reminder. When we report rumors or speculation, always look to our sources (Elliotte Friedman, Darren Dreger, David Pagnotta, Kevin Weekes and company).

Precisely, as for the rumors of intense movement to come from the Islanders, it's founded:

There are important nuances.