The Vancouver Canucks rejected a New York Rangers commerce proposal
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Earlier within the season, the New York Rangers provided ahead Mika Zibanejad to the Vancouver Canucks for ahead J.T. Miller. The Canucks mentioned no.
The Rangers are focused on re-acquiring Miller.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins could have choices to make on Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: The Pittsburgh Penguins could also be seeking to transfer out some items earlier than the commerce deadline, however don’t anticipate any fireplace sale.
Ahead Rickard Rakell has been within the rumor mill. He’s having a great season and has two years left at $5 million. Transferring his wage may assist the Penguins cap scenario and would internet them some first rate draft picks and/or prospects. GM Kyle Dubas can be attempting to maintain the present Penguins aggressive, so he could not need to transfer him. Sources say that if the Penguins have been to maneuver him, an offseason deal is extra seemingly.
The Penguins may look to maneuver pending UFA defenseman Marcus Pettersson and get a great asset(s) in return. The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks are focused on Pettersson.
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Deferral contracts could also be carried out with within the subsequent CBA
TSN: The NHL was okay with the best way the Anaheim Geese and Frank Vatrano worded the contract extension with the deferrals, and have been concerned with the method in line with Pierre LeBrun. The NHL seen the explanation for doing the deferrals as legit and that it was not carried out to avoid the cap/CBA. In the course of the subsequent CBA negotiations, a majority of these offers will come up.
“Right here’s what I might additionally inform you – there occurs to be a CBA negotiation beginning subsequent month with the Nationwide Hockey League Gamers’ Affiliation. I believe there’s an actual probability the NHL decides to see if it closes the door on deferred funds within the subsequent CBA. I’m undecided the NHLPA would object to it, both.”
