A few administration questions and contract talks between the Panthers and Sam Bennett are going effectively
Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Star: Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan is within the last 12 months of his contract. There may be questions on Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake‘s future. Outcomes from this playoff may decide their destiny.
Shanahan may discover a new residence rapidly if he’s not prolonged. The New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres could possibly be watching intently.
Contract talks between the Florida Panthers and pending UFA Sam Bennett have gone effectively for the reason that March seventh commerce deadline. Might count on an extension of upwards of $60 million.
NHL Injuries: Flames, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Predators, Sens, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets
Prime 12 pending NHL RFAs
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Wanting on the prime 12 pending RFAs.
1. Evan Bouchard – Edmonton Oilers – D – arbitration eligible – $3.9 million cap hit
He had 82 factors final 12 months and will probably be nearer to 60 this 12 months. Could possibly be one thing round $10 million a season.
2. Luke Hughes – New Jersey Devils – D – no arbitration – $925,000
His brother Jack is at $8 million. Brock Faber is a comp, and he’s signed for eight years at $8.5 million. Would they appear to bridge him round $5.1 million?
3. Noah Dobson – New York Islanders – D – arbitration eligible – $4 million
Has handled damage and has struggled at each ends this 12 months. Switched brokers. He could possibly be searching for an eight-year deal round $8 million per.
4. Gabriel Vilardi – Winnipeg Jets – C/RW – arbitration eligible – $3.44 million
A top-six ahead two years away from being a UFA.
5. Matthew Knies – Toronto Maple Leafs – LW – no arbitration – $925,000
He needs to stay in Toronto, and the Leafs had no real interest in shifting him on the deadline (for Mikko Rantanen).
6. JJ Peterka – Buffalo Sabres – C – no arbitration – $855,833
He could possibly be searching for a long-term deal at round $7 million. GM Kevyn Adams mentioned that they had no real interest in buying and selling him on the deadline, regardless of the rumors.
7. K’Andre Miller – New York Rangers – D – arbitration eligible – $3.872 million
An extension may price someplace within the $6 to $6.5 million vary, and the Rangers have to get it completed.
8. Lukas Dostal – Anaheim Geese – G – arbitration eligible – $812,500
Took over for an injured John Gibson, who may get traded this offseason, and ran with it. In line for a pleasant payday.
9. Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild – C – no arbitration – $883,334
The Wild will lastly have some cap house to work with and he’ll be a precedence for the Wild. They might have a look at a bridge deal, say Cole Perfetti‘s two-year, $6.5 million deal.
10. Dmitry Voronkov – Columbus Blue Jackets – D – arbitration eligible – $925,000.
He’s getting a top-six spot and has already scored 20 targets this 12 months.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens GM Clarifies Overpaying in Trade Statement
11. Mason McTavish – Anaheim Geese – C – no arbitration – $894,167
The Geese have the cap house. Again in 2023 GM Pat Verbeek signed Troy Terry for seven years at $7 million per. A comparable could possibly be Quinton Byfield‘s five-year deal at $6.25 million.
12. Fabian Zetterlund – Ottawa Senators – LW – arbitration eligible – $1.45 million
The San Jose Sharks could not have needed to pay him, so that they dealt him to the Senators on the deadline.
Have you ever subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s new, and we’re simply getting began. Rumor roundups and sizzling matters from across the league.
