The Florida Panthers would like to maintain Sam Bennett
TSN: Darren Dreger notes that after the Florida Panthers signed Carter Verhaeghe to his long-term extension, eyes could also be turning to Sam Bennett, who’s one other essential piece for GM Invoice Zito.
“Florida would love to increase him and maintain him long-term, however open market, he’s going to be a big-ticket man just because all Stanley Cup contending groups can see a great slot in Sam Bennett.”
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No rush for extensions for Brock Boeser and Jake Oettinger
The Fourth Interval: Dennis Bernstein and David Pagnotta on Vancouver Canucks pending UFA ahead Brock Boeser and Dallas Stars RFA goaltender Jake Oettinger.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Pagnotta: “Going to 2 different guys represented by the identical man, the identical agent, Ben Hankinson. Brock Boeser in Vancouver, Jake Oettinger in Dallas.
Two separate conditions when it comes to unrestricted versus restricted free company. However these conversations very unfastened so far. We’ll most likely see issues progress because the season strikes alongside.”
Bernstein: “Positive.”
Pagnotta: “Doesn’t sound like there’s a rush on both finish, on any of the three ends, to get a deal executed instantly. However conversations will perform all through the season between the Canucks and Boeser, and, as effectively the Stars and Jake Oettinger.”
Bernstein: “Put Brock down for 40. That’s my man. He’s going to get 40 and a brand new contract. Contract drive, begin nice, Brock. So yeah, it’s going to be fascinating to see.
And plus, Jake is, he’s integral, you already know, Jake wasn’t nice within the playoffs final season, and one of many causes they didn’t get to the Cup Ultimate. lot of anticipation Dallas about attending to the Cup remaining, and profitable all of it. So see what occurs with Jake and his camp.”
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Pagnotta: “Yeah definitely contract 12 months for him as effectively. A part of the rationale I took them to win the Stanley Cup this season.”