The value for Yaroslav Askarov is pricey
Kevin Weekes: Some groups are saying the “value for Askarov is pricey.”
The Carolina Hurricanes knew Saturday afternoon Jake Guentzel wouldn’t signal
Cory Lavalette: Was advised that early Thursday morning the Carolina Hurricanes met Jake Guentzel’s ask of eight years at $8 million per and have been advised that he had to consider it.
Late within the draft the Hurricanes have been knowledgeable that he wouldn’t be re-signing with him.
Ian Cole going to free company
Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks and defenseman Ian Cole had been speaking the previous couple of days but it surely appears to be like like he’ll be hitting free company.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Detroit Pink Wings
The Toronto Maple Leafs proceed talks with Tyler Bertuzzi
Darren Dreger: It had been believed that it could be both Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi, however after the Toronto Maple Leafs prolonged Domi, talks with Bertuzzi continued.
Terry Koshan: Have been advised that the Maple Leafs and Bertuzzi are nonetheless speaking.
“We’ll see the place it goes, given the Leafs’ cap. Treliving stays within the hunt for an additional D (together with Tanev) and a goalie must be signed, amongst different issues.”
A number of choices for the Toronto Maple Leafs with Timothy Liljegren
Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren is arbitration eligible if he’s certified at $1.5 million. He may get $3 million in arbitration.
The Maple Leafs wish to add one or two right-handed defensemen, a goaltender, and one or two forwards.
It’s doable that Liljegren is traded. The Leafs and Liljegren’s camp are nonetheless speaking in keeping with a supply and an extension is feasible.
No one Noticed That Coming: Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft Was Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks supplied an unprotected first and second-round decide
Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus of The Athletic: A league supply mentioned a deal was “shut” to taking place between the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks supplied an unprotected 2025 first-round decide and a 2025 second-round decide for the No. 4 decide within the 2024 draft.