An update about Luke Hughes’ contract talks to the Devils, plus the last about Canadiens Defensemen Lane Hutson, Canucks Winger Jake Debransk and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.
Rg.org: James Murphy reports that New Jersey Devils general director Tom Fitzgerald remains sure that he will soon be under contract Luke Hughes.
The 21-year-old defender is a limited free agent who comes from his entry contract. He is not eligible to receive an offering magazine from a rival team.
New Jersey Devils defender Luke Hughes (NHL images).
With training camp on the Horizon, the lack of a new contract for Hughes has raised questions about the status of the negotiations. Fitzgerald, however, seems undisturbed by the situation.
‘We will just keep talking and presenting each other with ideas, “said Fitzgerald.” This will eventually be done. The 11th hour is training camp, right? Often much of the stuff is not done until the 11th hour. We hope that we can do something here quickly, and both parties are working on it; That’s for sure.
Fitzgerald acknowledged that both parties hope to avoid a contract confirmation such as that of Devils’ attacker Dawson Mercer last year. That deal only came after the training camp started.
Note from the Spector: Murphy quoted Ryan Novozinsky from NJ.com in which the Devils sought a maximum eight -year contract or a two -year bridge deal. However, the Hughes camp prefers a five-year-old deal that would bring him until 2030, which makes it eligible for the UFA status simultaneously with his brother and teammate, Jack Hughes.
The Montreal Gazette: Canadiens defender Lane Huton said that he and his teammates want to increase their performance this season, especially after expectations by reaching the play -offs last season.
‘We all know that it will be difficult, but there is a lot of work to do, “said Hutson.
De 5’9, 162 pound Hutson won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the year last season. He is not worried about adding Improve his gameIncluding working on his shot.
Note from Spector: Hutson said he feels no extra pressure after his Calder victory and the Playoff performance of the club last year. Nevertheless, it will be there for him and his teammates. How they deal with it will be a factor or they can build on the promising performance of last season.
The province: Jake DeBrussk was in an uncomfortable position during his first season with the Vancouver Canucks, sitting among the then centers Elias Pettersson and JT Miller in the dressing room.
DeBrussk admitted that Miller’s leave was difficult for personal reasons last November in November. “That was the most intense. If a man who just met him, you hope it is good. You don’t know what’s going on. But everything happens for a reason.”
After he had met Miller and Pettersson and liking it, Debrussk sometimes had the feeling that he was almost the intermediary. He thinks it is a shame that the situation in January led Miller’s trade to the New York Rangers.
DeBrussk acknowledged that the club has still not found a suitable replacement for Miller in the middle. However, he pointed out that they should be defensively stronger with goalkeeper Thatcher Demko now healthy and an improved Blueline.
Pittsburgh Tribune review: De Penguins announced last week that they are launching their Hall of Fame again with 10 new members in the next three seasons.
Players Tom Barrasso, Ron Francis, Jaromir Jagr, Chris Kunitz, Larry Murphy and Kevin Stevens and builders Scotty Bowman, Eddie Johnston, Jim Rutherford and Ray Shero were selected for the honor.
Daily faceoff: Matt Larkin mentioned the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets as the five teams that were noticeably weaker during the low season.
Limited cap space saw the avalanche barn depth from their selection. The oilers are shallow than last season after saying goodbye to ways with different experienced platforms. Blueline depth remains a concern for the kings with the departure of Vladislav Gavrikov and Jordan Spence. The Leafs will feel the loss of All-Star right wing player Mitch Marner, while the Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers will miss.
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