The Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares are speaking about an extension
TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that there have been contract extension talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and ahead John Tavares. Nothing is imminent and the Maple Leafs is probably not in a rush, however talks might decide up.
“I imply, pay attention, there’s a mutual need between the staff and John Tavares to get one thing executed sooner or later. John Tavares, in fact, calls Toronto dwelling, was elevating a household in Toronto. However I feel from the Leafs perspective, yeah, one thing they wish to get executed. I don’t know in the event that they’re in a rush to do it.”
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The Montreal Canadiens might use some added toughness
David Calabretta of The Fourth Interval: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhakaj would possibly want some assist in the toughness division. It’s not recognized if Canadiens GM Kent Hughes is looking groups on the lookout for a bottom-six enforcer, nevertheless it’s an space that Hughes ought to not less than be investigating.
Some potential choices might embody Columbus Blue Jackets Mathieu Olivier and Philadelphia Flyers Nicolas Deslauriers.
Olivier is 27 years outdated and within the last yr of his take care of Blue Jackets. Deslaurier is a former Canadien and fan favourite.
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The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen not involved that an extension isn’t executed
Ryan Boulding of NHL.com: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland mentioned they aren’t involved that they haven’t signed ahead Mikko Rantanen to a contract extension but, and provides that they aren’t simple contracts to do. Rantanen doesn’t appear that involved both.
“There’s talks, clearly, with my camp and the entrance workplace, and it’s executed when it’s executed,” Rantanen mentioned throughout coaching camp final month. “Enterprise will all the time handle itself, and I’m simply right here to play hockey and prepare for one more season and attempt to assist my staff win. That’s my purpose. My job is to attempt to assist this staff win each recreation.”