Ryan O’Reilly pitched Mitch Marner to his GM, and Crosby’s not in a rush
Nick Kypreos of The Toronto Star: Earlier than free company opened, Nashville Predators ahead Ryan O’Reilly did his greatest to persuade GM Barry Trotz that they need to commerce for Mitch Marner.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are usually not anticipated to announce a contract extension for Sidney Crosby this week. The edges are speaking however Crosby just isn’t in a rush.
Course and never cash are doubtless Sidney Crosby’s issues
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby have been speaking to one another for 2 months a few contract extension and points are being talked about. GM Kyle Dubas mentioned the negotiations will stay non-public.
Final week when six gamers from Group Canada have been named for the 4 Nations Cup, Crosby mentioned “We’re speaking. I’ll depart it at that.”
Crosby ought to have earned a clean examine from the group. It’s in regards to the path of the crew and never cash for Crosby. The Penguins’ present lineup just isn’t a playoff contender.
“We’re not trying to merely squeak into the playoffs. It’s to return the crew to turning into a contender as quickly as doable. Can we try this this season? Can we try this subsequent season,” Dubas mentioned Tuesday. “It’s exhausting to place a timeframe on it, however that is clearly not as strip-it-down to the studs scenario right here. The individuals within the room are too good for that.”
Leon Draisaitl‘s agent is in no rush
Nick Horwat of SI: Leon Draisaitl’s agent Jiri Poner to Eishockey Information.
“There’s no rush but, however both it occurs rapidly, i.e., by the top of August, or it doesn’t work out in any respect,” Poner mentioned. “It is going to additionally grow to be clear whether or not Edmonton actually needs him or not.”
Draisaitl at $8.5 million per season has been enjoying above his precise worth and has surpassed 100 factors 5 instances. His agent says he’s price 30% greater than that (equates to $11.05 million).