Updates about De Wilde Kirill KaprizovThe Rangers’ Artemi Panarinand the jets’ Kyle ConnorPlus the latest Maple Leafs’ Speculation in the NHL rumor mill today.
The last about Kaprizov’s contract situation
TSN: Pierre Lebrun reports the contract offer of $ 128 million from Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov Stay on the table, despite the wing player who rejects the proposal last week.
Minnesota wanted winger Kirill Kaprizov (NHL images).
He also indicated that De Wild is absolutely not involved in trade discussions with other teams related to Kaprizov. Their only focus is to sign him again because they believe that the winger wants to stay in Minnesota.
Kaprizov has not been heard since rejecting the offer. He will meet the media when the training camp will be opened on Thursday, just like General Manager Bill Guerin.
Lebrun also mentioned that the vibes in these negotiations are not cordial compared to those with the Edmonton Oilers And Connor McDavid. “This is a bit more edgy, say, between the agent of Kaprizov and Guerin,” said Lebrun. “I think last week was very emotional, and it is not clear what the endgame is here.”
De Wild believes that they have made an “incredible supply” of eight years with an average annual value of $ 16 million. Lebrun is not sure how far they might have to go, but they might have to get a deal.
Spector’s Note: Bleacher Reports Frank Seravalli noted that there has been some speculation that Kaprizov links to the New York Rangers or the Chicago Blackhawks. However, he indicated that there has not been as many commercial conversations about the winger if some suggest. Seravalli stated that he has seen little indication of the Kaprizov camp that the Superstar wing player wants to play elsewhere.
Will the Rangers Panarin sign again?
The athletics: Peter Baugh and Vincent Z. Mercogliano wondered what the following is for Artemi Panarin In his contract year. The 33-year-old New York Rangers Winger’s point-per-game rate has fallen to its lowest since 2018-19, his last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
It is assumed that Rangers GM Chris Drury is not in a hurry to decide how aggressively he will strive for an extension for Panarin. The club has CAP flexibility, but they follow some of the big players who could become UFAs next summer, just like De Wild Kirill Kaprizov.
Note from Spector: Mercogliano recently speculated about the possibility that the Rangers Kaprizov will strive if it becomes available against the March 2026 Handelsdeadline. He suggested to be a winger included Alexis Lafreniere In the deal hit, $ 7.45 million cap in their books are on. It would give the Rangers more than $ 37 million in cap -space, more than enough to sign Kaprizov and perhaps to retain panarin with a reduced salary.
Kyle Connor and the Jets are talking about an extension
TSN: Darren Dreger reports that there is an open communication line between Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jetswho have again signed a priority for the 28-year-old winger.
‘I have no doubt that they will extend themselves Kyle Connor“Said Dreger. He further said that the winger was an important part of the past, present and future of the club. There is no timeline to get a deal.
Note from the Spector: Just like Kaprizov, Connor is eligible for an unlimited status of free agent in July.
Some people wondered if the jets run the risk of losing Connor Nikolaj ehlers left for the Carolina Hurricanes As a free agent in July. However, they have again signed the core players Connor Hellebuyck And Mark Crèmes in 2023.
Connor is just as important as Hellebuyck and Scheifele, so don’t be surprised if he is signed again for a lucrative new contract.
The last on the Maple Leafs
Toronto Sun: Terry Koshan believes that re -signing goalkeeper Anthony Stolarz should be the priority of the Maple Leafs. He expects the 31-year-old to get a nice elevation over his current $ 2.5 million AAV after lending the competition in savings percentage last year.
Note from the Spector: Darren Deger of TSN reports that the two parties are working on a multi -year expansion. He regards Kevin Lankinen’s contract with the Vancouver Canucks (Five years, $ 4.5 million AAV) as comparable.
Koshan expects that Leafs GM Brad Treliving can improve a depth in a cost -saving trade before the start of the regular season. Jarnkrok Street” David -VechtOr Nick Robertson are the likely candidates.
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