Jake Guentzel signing for seven years
Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning are placing the ultimate touches on a seven-year contract for ahead Jake Guentzel.
It’s not accomplished but but it surely ought to be introduced earlier than the free agent market opens.
Frank Seravalli: It’s been a little bit of a problem to assemble particulars in Tampa since there are different issues taking place too. We would have to attend till tomorrow to get extra info.
Victor Hedman closing in on an extension
Kevin Weekes: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is eligible for a contract extension tomorrow and sides are closing in on a deal.
The Maple Leafs are closing in on a Chris Tanev deal
Kevin Weekes: Have been advised {that a} Chris Tanev contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs will are available in round $5 million a season.
The Pink Wings bringing Patrick Kane again
Pierre LeBrun: The Detroit Pink Wings and Patrick Kane are closing in on a one-year contract.
The Predators and Alexandre Service closing in on a deal
Pierre LeBrun: The Nashville Predators and pending UFA defenseman Alexandre Service are closing in on a deal.
Alex Daugherty: “Let’s say Service’s contract extension is ~$4 million.
That leaves ~$22 million for Trotz to spend–however keep in mind with Service, they mainly have their protection set at 6: Josi, Fabbro, Service, Lauzon, Stastney, Schenn.
So…. are they spending all that on offense tomorrow?”
