Connor Zary, Calgary Flames contract talks going slowly
Daniel Austin of the Calgary Sun: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy mentioned that contract talks with RFA ahead Connor Zary are going gradual however the facet are speaking.
“We’re speaking. It’s been gradual, although,” Flames GM Craig Conroy mentioned Wednesday, shortly after it was introduced that Martin Pospisil had been signed to a three-year extension. “Even with Pospisil, there comes a degree the place it heats up and also you assume ‘Now we’re shut’ and then you definately’re capable of get it executed actually fast. Pospisil was most likely two, three months we had been speaking with (agent Dan Millstein).”
Zary suffered a few freak accidents final season that restricted him to 54 video games video games. He had a stretch had been he had 10 factors in 14 video games whereas taking part in with Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau. He completed the 12 months with 13 targets and 14 assists.
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5 potential locations for Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell
Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet: Taking a look at 5 potential commerce locations for Pittsburgh Penguins ahead Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust. Each gamers are on the opposite facet of 30-years-old, however are coming off profession greatest years in targets and factors. Each are producing commerce curiosity and the associated fee is excessive.
Toronto Maple Leafs – Both participant may play of their top-six. Would wish to maneuver somebody like David Kampf to slot in the wage improve.
Colorado Avalanche – They’ve misplaced some gamers up entrance, beginning with Mikko Rantanen earlier than the deadline, and will use a lift. Rust could also be a greater match with the Avs. They’d want to maneuver out some wage as nicely.
Detroit Pink Wings – They’re nonetheless looking for offense. Rust is from Pontiac, Michigan. They’ve obtained over $12 million in projected cap area.
Los Angeles Kings – May use some assist so that they don’t fall to the Oilers for a 5 consecutive season. The fitting-handed Rakell would appear to be a great match. Have the cap area to work with.
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Buffalo Sabres – They should add extra expertise. Elliotte Friedman reported earlier than the draft that they’d curiosity in Rust. They’ve cap area to work and might have to maneuver out some depth.
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