NHL Offseason Rumors and News
News
1:) Jason Spezza signed a one year deal worth $.750 Thousand dollars as he was a pending UFA.
2:) Rod Brind’Amour will continue to be the coach of the Hurricanes after he signed a three year deal to remain head coach with the Canes.
3:) Nathan Bastian has signed a two year deal with a average annual value of $.825 Thousand as he was a pending RFA.
Rumours
#1) talks intensifying on Eichel and Reinhart.
Eichel and Reinhart talks are heating up as the Sabres are trying to move them before the Entry Draft. Apparently Buffalo wants more picks in the top 10 and think one or both of the players could get them a top 10 pick so trying to move them before the Entry Draft the talks are getting serious.
#2) Philly not looking at Hamilton, sights set on Jones or Dumba.
Despite what many thought after Carolina allowed Hamilton to look for a trade Philly is not in on him but could be in on Matt Dumba who has 3 years at $6 Million or Seth Jones who has a year left at $5.4 Million.
#3) New Jersey interested in Ristolainen.
Apparently the Devils have expressed interest in RD Rasmus Ristolainen in the past few days. Ristolainen has been rumoured in trade conversations for the last couple years but it seems more likely that he is traded now, while he would make a formidable right side for New Jersey if they acquired him with Subban and Severson.
#4) Hall and Bruins nearing extension.
After being traded to Boston at the trade deadline Hall saw he’s production level increase as he may take a team friendly contract to stay with the Bruins but they may have a verbal agreement before the expansion draft so Boston can protect other forwards and announce the signing after the expansion draft.
#5) Hyman heading to Free Agency.
After some early reports that the Maple Leafs were going to sign Hyman, it now sounds like Hyman May have played his last game as a Maple Leaf because he has out priced himself and would get more money in other places.
#6) RNH and Edmonton trying to get a contract done.
After it looked like the two sides were not going to get a deal done it now seems that they are working hard to find common ground in the contract negotiations.
#7) Florida a possible destination for Laine.
After making the Playoffs the Panthers May be looking For big changes to improve their team and they might call about Laine. Laine and Barkov apparently have a good friendship and with Laine being a RFA and Columbus possibly dealing him it would not surprise me if he found he’s way to Florida.
#8) Pettersson and Canucks working on short term extension.
Pettersson is a Pending RFA and with the Canucks having Cap problems it might be better to have Pettersson on a Bridge deal. I have heard it will most likely be under 5 years and the two contracts I have heard as comparables are Brayden Point and Matthew Barzal who each signed for 3 years and about $7 Million.
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