There might be extra NHL enlargement ultimately
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: NHL deputy commissioner Invoice Daly stated that “on the acceptable time.”
The Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights have proven that there’s a mannequin that may make enlargement groups aggressive straight away however nothing is imminent. Although it might make sense to tie enlargement to new CBA, Daly says they aren’t linked.
“I don’t suppose the 2 are linked presently,” Daly replied. “I don’t suppose that’s how we view it or are approaching it. It should occur when it’s able to occur.”
There’s a most variety of workforce league envisions, however presently they aren’t certain what that quantity is.
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Joe Smith and Shayna Goldman of The Athletic: Although he’s had his identify within the rumor mill, it seems that Filip Gustavsson might be again subsequent season. In addition they have Marc-Andre Fleury and prospect Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstedt may see some NHL time, partly or in entire.
“We’re nonetheless fairly versatile on that,” Guerin instructed The Athletic. “It might be a scenario the place it’s like a hybrid.”
They might be taking a look at 40 video games for Fleury this yr in his remaining NHL season. Former NHL goalie Craig Anderson stated it’s a bizarre dynamic working three goalies, and Wallstedt is probably not glad within the minors however….
“When you’re going to trip Fleury and Gus, you should bury (Wallstedt) within the minors. The agent goes to be pissed. The cash aspect of issues goes to be pissed. However that’s going to springboard him right into a beginning position higher than being a second, third man, getting a spot begin, training day by day.”
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GM Invoice Guerin and his employees will weigh the advantages of probably having restricted NHL minutes or being a No. 1 within the AHL.
