The Vegas Golden Knights is probably not desirous about buying and selling William Karlsson
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman mentioned on 32 Ideas: The Podcast that the Vegas Golden Knights is probably not desirous about shifting ahead William Karlsson and his $5.9 million wage cap, regardless of the hypothesis that has been on the market.
“I obtained pushback from groups about Karlsson,” Friedman defined. “I haven’t spoken to Vegas straight, and it’s at all times doable that they could be speaking to at least one or two particular groups about him that I haven’t discovered.
“However I’ll say that I requested a couple of folks about Karlsson, and both they informed me they’re not underneath the impression he’s obtainable, or I think that one or two groups requested and have been informed no.”
NHL Rumors: What will the Vegas Golden Knights be up to?
Fast hits on the Anaheim Geese, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs
James Mirtle of The Athletic: Notes from the draft mix after speaking to crew executives and brokers.
Anaheim Geese – Might attempt to transfer John Gibson once more, and have cash to burn. There was some speak about Mitch Marner, who may very well be taking a look at $14 million-plus.
Buffalo Sabres – If Alex Tuch doesn’t need to signal a contract extension, GM Kevyn Adams wants to take a look at shifting him. Bowen Byram and JJ Peterka are pending RFA, and the Sabres can match any supply sheets. They don’t want extra draft picks.
Carolina Hurricanes – They’ve $28 million in projected cap house and the inexperienced mild to spend. Can be in on Mitch Marner. Defenseman Dmitry Orlov probably isn’t again, and Brent Burns is a UFA and 40 years outdated. Might take a run at Aaron Ekblad.
Florida Panthers – Uncertain that Sam Bennett isn’t re-signed, as there’s a mutual curiosity. Will probably get no less than $8 million. Will Ekblad or Brad Marchand be again? Would have about $11 million for a No. 1 defenseman, a top-nine winger, and a backup goalie. Appears that Ekblad may very well be again, however Marchand, if in search of $8 million-ish, could also be arduous to slot in.
Los Angeles Kings – GM Ken Holland met with Pat Brisson, the agent for pending UFA defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. He may get seven years at $8.5 million on the open market. They should cap house to supply Mitch Marner massive cash.
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Trade Chips and Targets
Toronto Maple Leafs – Don’t have a first-round decide for 3 years and never a lot in the way in which of prospects. Might look to shed the salaries of Calle Jarnkrok, David Kampf, and possibly Max Domi. Would really like a taking part in making defenseman however they’ve seven Dmen underneath contract already. Need to improve at heart. A supply says there’s a mutual curiosity with Max Pacioretty. Can they re-sign Tavares for round $5 million? Might they take a run at Brad Marchand?
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