A tampering warning
TSN: Pierre LeBrun mentioned that NHL deputy commissioner Invoice Daly reminded groups on the GM assembly that they will’t speak to different groups pending UFAs earlier than July 1st and that tampering may result in fines and lack of draft picks.
“I requested him “Nicely, why was it time?”, and he mentioned the he was, quote, “slightly uncomfortable” with a few of the commentary that he noticed within the media reporting heading into July 1 final yr, and it gave him the impression that there had been negotiations earlier than July 1.”
NHL Accidents: Geese, Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Kings, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, and Leafs
Penguins – two pending UFAs and three gamers with a yr left which will draw curiosity
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Pittsburgh Penguins moved out ahead Lars Eller earlier this week, gaining some further picks and cap area. They’ve informed groups they’re prepared to make extra strikes, and sources say they like youthful NHL gamers in return, then prospects and lastly draft picks.
Defenseman Marcus Pettersson (pending UFA, $4,025,175 cap hit) and ahead Drew O’Connor (pending UFA, $925,000 cap hit) are two potential commerce candidates.
Penguins with a yr left on their contracts – Noel Acciari ($2 million), Michael Bunting ($4.5 million) and Alex Nedeljkovic ($2.5 million).
Don’t consider that the Penguins wish to commerce Evgeni Malkin and don’t suppose he desires to go wherever. Kris Letang has a no-movement clause, three years left, and an damage historical past.
Possession actually likes coach Mike Sullivan and he’s obtained an actual good relationship with Sidney Crosby. In the event that they fired him and employed another person, it could be for a brand new voice and perhaps somebody who may do a greater job with what they at present have.
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and Max Time period Contracts
Fast hits on the Kings, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks and Geese
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Groups consider the Los Angeles Kings will re-sign defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.
Issues weren’t nice between the Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman David Jiricek final season. This yr, he was a wholesome scratch after the Blue Jackets acquired Dante Fabbro after two video games of underneath 10 minutes. New GM Don Waddell doesn’t have the attachment to Jiricek since he didn’t draft him, but it surely doesn’t imply they’ll transfer on from him.
Chicago Blackhawks ahead Andreas Athanasiou, who not too long ago cleared waivers, carries a $4.25 million cap hit however a $2 million bonus was already paid, so cash proudly owning is rather a lot much less.
Anaheim Geese goaltender John Gibson has two years left on his contract and could also be open to increasing his vacation spot record.
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