Olympic area progress report coming at this time
TSN: If the Olympic area is just not protected, accomplished, and as much as NHL requirements, the NHL received’t take part. It’s anticipated to be full in time, however there are issues, in line with Darren Dreger.
TSN: Dregers stated that one of many area will probably be examined subsequent week and the principle examined in January. The NHL and NHLPA will probably be on a Zoom name on Friday to get a progress report.
Will Milan Lucic wish to play abroad or will he search for a distinct function in hockey?
TSN: Milan Lucic was launched from his AHL tryout with the St. Louis Blues final week, and his considering his future, a minimum of in North America, in line with Darren Dreger. He’s getting some curiosity abroad. He’s acquired a suggestion from a staff in Scotland. Lucic might want to aspect if he needs to maintain taking part in abroad or search for another function within the sport that’s nearer to dwelling.
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How aggressive the Dallas Stars will probably be will rely on Tyler Seguin’s timeline
TSN: Chris Johnston stated that with ahead Tyler Seguin taking place with an ACL, the Dallas Stars will doubtless be much more aggressive on the commerce deadline. They’re ready for an actual timeline earlier than they understand how cap room they need to work with.
“Actually they’re in a win-now made as is, however with Seguin’s ACL damage, once they get the exact timeline, they’ll know whether or not they’re getting primarily $4 million in additional house, or they will spend as much as virtually $10 million if Seguin isn’t capable of return in any respect this yr.”
If trying to have some wage retention, chances are you’ll have to make a transfer prior to later
TSN: Darren Dreger reminds us that there are two roster freezes this yr – vacation (Dec. Nineteenth-Twenty eighth and Olympic commerce freeze (Feb. 4th-Twenty second) – to go together with the condensed schedule, cap conditions, buying and selling hasn’t been straightforward.
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“Though it’s closely scrutinized, there are some who assume that we nonetheless may see double wage retention in play, however to make that work due to how difficult it’s, that first commerce, should you’re attempting to retain wage, purchase that participant is probably going going to need to be made between now and Dec. 19, so numerous issues in play.”
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