Oilers and Leon Draisaitl talks are formally underway
Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Contract talks between the Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl are formally underway. GM Stan Bowman confirms there have been talks with agent Mike Luit.
There gained’t be a fast contract and it gained’t be a easy one however that shouldn’t alarm anybody. Bowman will take his time with the method, as he ought to.
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Has Aaron Ekblad priced himself out of Florida?
David Dwork of The Hockey Information: Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had his identify come up within the rumor mill this offseason. He’s getting into the ultimate yr of his eight-year, $60 million deal.
The 28-year-old could have priced himself out of Florida. Will the Panthers look to maneuver him earlier than his contract expires or threat shedding him for nothing? Would Ekblad take a pleasant hometown low cost to stay in Florida?
Will Jonatan Berggren get a shot with the Detroit Crimson Wings or elsewhere?
Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: Detroit Crimson Wings coach Derek Lalonde principally admitted that Jonatan Berggren has earned an NHL alternative.
Berggren stated in an interview with Uffe Bodin in Hockeynews.se that “it was academic and difficult” yr going up and down, residing in a resort and out of his automobile. He was disenchanted and needs to play within the NHL.
He’s not waiver-exempt. Berggren is an RFA, and he isn’t worrying about it whereas his agent works on a brand new deal.
“Contractually it’s fairly clear what is smart,” Berggren stated. “It simply takes a while. I’m not considering an excessive amount of about that, that’s what you will have an agent for they usually deal with it.
“They get in contact from time to time when one thing new develops. For me it’s nearly ready. I really feel like Detroit desires me, so hopefully we type out a contract earlier than coaching camp.”
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His identify his been within the rumor mill and he is aware of it. Berggren thinks his probability will include the Crimson Wings.
