More Connor McDavid Contract speculation, the latter about Evgeni MalkinA report on the Devil Contract Discussion with Jacob Markstroman update about Evgeny KuznetsovAnd more in the current NHL rumor mill.
Can the next contract by Connor McDavid be cheaper than expected?
Sportsnet: During the episode of Friday of “32 Thoughts: The Podcast”, Elliote Friedman speculated that the next contract by Connor McDavid could be less expensive than originally believed.
Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid (NHL images).
Friedman said that it was spoke in the summer that the average annual value of McDavid’s next deal would be $ 16 million. “It will be lower than we thought,” he said.
‘I think there are teams that hope that McDavid will sign so that they can say: ‘Hey, when he comes in, say for argumentation of $ 15.5 million, no one gets more than more than more than more than Connor McDavid. ” ‘
Note from the Spector: It would be surprising if the AAV of McDavid is less than $ 16 million. The Edmonton Oilers Will be very happy to have him signed for that amount. If it is lower than expected, it could be because it will be on an extension of one or two years with a view to a substantial increase in the near future.
However, I expect that this number will be between $ 17 million and $ 18 million. McDavid remains the top player of the NHL and he wants to be paid accordingly.
The latest Evgeni Malkin speculation
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Then Kingerski invalidated “the bubbling trade rumors” that the Florida Panthers Must look carefully at the acquisition of Penguins Center Evgeni Malkin As a replacement for captain of the excessive Panthers Alekser Barkov.
The rumors are based on incorrectly understood comments from Malkin recently when he was asked if he would consider a trade in a candidate. He said Brad Marchand Last season to the Panthers go like a good story, but said he didn’t know how he would feel if the Penguins wanted to trade him.
Nevertheless, Kingerski wondered if Marc-Andre Fleury’s return to Pittsburgh to say goodbye to his own conditions, could influence Malkin’s thinking to refrain from his clause without movement. The Panthers may be a good fit in the short term, but they do not have much trade in terms of prospects. Kingerski believes that young Panthers Vooruit Mackie Samoskevich should be part of the return.
Note from the Spector: Malkin and the Penguins are unfolding this season and see how things shake. General manager Kyle Dubas said he would meet the 39-year-old center during the Olympic break in February to discuss his future.
As for Malkin who goes to the Panthers, they can have other goals in mind in addition to an aging future Hall of Famer whose best seasons are behind him and whose playing style is different from Barkov.
Evgeny Kuznetsov still hopes to draw with an NHL team
RG.org: Daria Tuboltseva reports Evgeny Kuznetsov has not given up his desire to return to the NHL.
The Toronto Maple Leafs And Florida Panthers Allegedly considering the possibility of signing the 33-year-old center.
‘Evgeny wants to play in the NHL, “a source told Tuboltseva.” At the moment he is waiting for Toronto’s decision, although Florida is also an option. “
Note from the Spector: Recent reports from Toronto claimed that the Maple Leafs could move ahead because they have a logjam in front. Unless there has been a change in those plans, Kuznetsov does not seem to fit there.
In the meantime, the Panthers are reportedly looking in their ranks to compensate for the absence of Barkov for now. They can consider making additions later in the season, but it can take months before they reach that point.
Latest about Jacob Markstrom’s contract talks to the Devils
New Jersey Hockey Now: James Nichols mentioned a report from ESPN’s Kevin Weekes that claimed that the Devils Goaldder was offering Jacob Markstrom An extension with an AAV of around $ 5 million. It is unknown what the term would be, or whether Markstrom has rejected the offer.
Markstrom, 35, is eligible to become an unlimited free agent in July. He is in the last season of a six -year contract with an AAV of $ 6 million.
The newest about the flames
Sports network: Eric Francis reports the Calgary Flames Still determining whether Devin Cooley or Ivan Prosvetov will be their back -up -goal defender this season.
One of them will end up remotely before they are sent to their AHL branch. It is doubtful that they would make clear, because different teams have shown interest in Cooley, and offered a handful of signing Prosvetov before he came to the flames.
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