NHL Rumors: Islanders, Canadiens, Jets, Blue Jackets and the Bruins

Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. Pierre LeBrun: Contract talks between the New York Islanders and Mathew Barzal continue but as of a couple of days ago, a deal wasn’t close. He is in New York so when a deal is reached, he’ll be ready for training camp. Renaud Levoie: Was told that the Montreal Canadiens were trying to sign defenseman Zdeno Chara.