The Minnesota Wild might have overpaid Kirill Kaprizov, however there are not any regrets; it’s higher than the choice, they usually have some good offers already
TSN: Pierre LeBrun, who spoke with Minnesota Wild GM Invoice Guerin after Jack Eichel signed for $13.5 million. Guerin mentioned that every market is totally different, and that paying Kirill Kaprizov $17 million a season is healthier than having him go away after the and never in a position to substitute him. LeBrun provides:
“Is that an overpay? In my estimation, sure. In all probability in yours as properly, Gino. However from the Minnesota Wild perspective, it’s a market that has a tough time attracting free brokers on July 1.
They’ve completely no remorse about giving Kaprizov $17 million a yr, particularly when you think about that their different core guys, like Matt Boldy at $7 million, Joel Eriksson Ek at $5.25 million, Brock Faber at $8.5 million, they’ve received some fairly respectable contracts with their different core guys.”
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The newest on extension-eligible Adrian Kempe, Alex Tuch, and Martin Necas
TSN: So Jack Eichel and Kyle not too long ago signed contract extensions, and people deal positively affected Adrian Kempe and Alex Tuch negotiations, in accordance with Pierre LeBrun.
The Los Angeles Kings and Kempe’s agent, J.P. Barry are having fixed talks.
“What I’ll inform you is that I consider William Nylander’s contract, $11.5 million a yr, has been launched in that dialog, however I’d additionally predict that now Kyle Connor’s $12 million a yr might be a part of that dialog, as properly.
Each time Kempe get achieved, I believe we’re most likely taking a look at $11-$12 million a yr, someplace in that ballpark. We’ll see if that occurs.”
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Sources say that nothing is imminent with Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres, however talks are good. Might see him getting $10 million or extra after consecutive 36-goal seasons.
Martin Necas is desirous to take issues a little bit slower to see how issues go, to get comfy after solely being with the group since near the commerce deadline final yr. Imagine that Necas in some unspecified time in the future will give his agent the go forward to get into extra severe talks. thinks he’ll finally re-sign with the Avs.
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