Stuart Skinner might be taking a look at not less than $6 million on a brand new deal
Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: It’s getting near PTO watching time and the Edmonton Oilers may have a look at including some. May the Oilers have a look at wingers with some grit – Brett Leason or Klim Kostin? What a few left-handed defenseman like Jon Merrill?
Stuart Skinner has been a wonderful worth for the Oilers at $2.6 million. He’s going to a be UFA after subsequent season, and the Oilers must decide.
A blueprint for Skinner will likely be Lukas Dostal‘s new contract with the Anaheim Geese – 5 years at a $6.25 million cap hit. The 25-year-old Dostal has 50 NHL regular-season video games prior to now two years, a 3.22 GAA, and .903 save proportion. Skinner has 38 playoff video games prior to now two years and has averaged 55 common season video games with a 2.90 GAA and .893 SV%.
Simply exhibiting that Skinner goes to get above $6 million and never saying who’s a greater goalie of the 2. If Skinner places up a very good season, the quantity might be even increased, both with the Oilers or someplace else.
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The Dougie Hamilton hypothesis is tied to a few issues
James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now: Who wouldn’t need a puck-moving right-handed defenseman? Therefore why Dougie Hamilton’s title has been within the rumor mill.
The Devils’ high precedence this offseason is a long-term Luke Hughes contract extension. An extension will probably are available round $8 million.
With slightly below $7 million in projected wage cap area for subsequent season, it’s one motive Hamilton’s title/contract comes up. In addition they have some younger blue liners that could be prepared for a much bigger position.
Buying and selling Ondrej Palat’s two years left at $6 million is the straightforward resolution.
Calgary Flames right-handed defenseman Rasmus Andersson can be within the rumor mill and will maintain up any Hamilton transfer. He’s within the remaining 12 months of his deal at $4.5 million cap hit. Andersson is 28 in comparison with Hamilton at 32. Andersson has a six-team no-trade final, Hamilton’s is 10.
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Pittsburgh Penguins right-handed defenseman Erik Karlsson will likely be 35 subsequent season and has two years left at $10 million. Hamilton could also be a extra fascinating addition than Karlsson at this level. Karlsson does have full no-trade safety.
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