Extension talks between the Los Angeles Kings and Brandt Clarke haven’t began but
The Fourth Period: David Pagnotta reported that contract extension talks between the Los Angeles Kings and pending RFA defenseman Brandt Clarke haven’t picked up, with Clarke’s camp being affected person.
“There have been conversations within the low season with (Kings GM) Ken Holland about the place issues are at with Clarke’s future after which they spoke once more initially of the (coaching camp) and I believe the consensus was, ‘let’s simply take it gradual, let’s see the place issues are at, let’s see how the season develops after which we’ll get into negotiations.’
I don’t assume they’re towards having a dialog in the midst of the season, I don’t assume that’s a deterrent; the main target is simply on the season – let’s see how he continues to develop, let’s see if he takes that sport to the following degree as a result of I do anticipate them giving extra duty to Brandt Clarke, however they view him as an enormous piece of their future and we’ll see sort of after they get severe about these conversations.”
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Clarke’s play this season will clearly go a good distance in figuring out how massive of a deal he will get. The Kings have simply over $70 million in projected wage subsequent season. A bridge deal is a chance.
Negotiations between the Vancouver Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood haven’t began but
The Fourth Period: David Pagnotta reported final week that the Vancouver Canucks haven’t began contract extension negotiations with pending UFA ahead Kiefer Sherwood. Final season, Sherwood had profession highs in targets (19), assists (21) and factors (40), and set the NHL file for hits.
“They haven’t actually gotten to the nitty-gritty of negotiations simply but. I believe there’s somewhat little bit of fear that if he replicates what he did final season, or comes near it or surpasses it, it’s gonna value them an excessive amount of. He’s at $1.5 million (AAV). If he places up these numbers once more, he’s at the very least doubling (his annual wage), and I believe that’s somewhat little bit of a priority from the Canuck aspect of issues.”
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Pagnotta famous immediately that there have been some talks, however no negotiations.
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