The Columbus Blue Jackets are operating out of time to make an Ivan Provorov choice
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets and pending UFA defenseman Ivan Provorov exchanged contract provides again in January. They weren’t shut and don’t get the sense that they circled again.
The Blue Jackets are within the playoff race however can they actually permit Provorov to go away on July 1st for nothing? They’ve obtained the subsequent few video games to determine how legit they assume they’re and likewise wade by contract provides that may doubtless are available. Might they cross up a suggestion that has a first-round choose included?
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the New York Islanders
Will the Chicago Blackhawks retain wage on Seth Jones, and taking a look at some commerce tiers?
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks aren’t in search of futures in any Seth Jones commerce.
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: A couple of groups view Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones as a second-pairing man proper now, and that isn’t what you need to pay $9.5 million for. With 5 years left, must assume they’ll have to retain wage to maneuver his contract.
When you get to $6, $6.5 million, there positively could be extra curiosity. That might be for lots of years and should not curiosity the Blackhawks, however it might get them higher provides.
Jones would really like his hometown Dallas Stars, and the Florida Panthers may need an curiosity with pending UFA Aaron Ekblad.
Scott Powers, Mark Lazerus, and Chris Johnston of The Athletic: League sources say {that a} Seth Jones commerce appears unlikely to occur anytime quickly, it’s being explored. 5 years left at $9.5 million is the largest problem.
One other concern for the Chicago Blackhawks is attending to the wage flooring. At present, with Jones’ contract they’ve round $36 million in projected wage cap house. They might be wanting so as to add a top-tier ahead, however can they land one?
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks
Seth Jones commerce tiers
Probably – Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes (Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov are UFAs), Detroit Pink Wings, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Winnipeg Jets.
Perhaps – Columbus Blue Jackets, Utah Hockey Membership, and the Vegas Golden Knights.
Unlikely – Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senatorsm Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Washington Capitals.
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