Connor McDavid protected himself from future income in case something happened
TSN: Chris Johnston said the Edmonton Oilers didn’t hear about the two-year contract idea from Connor McDavid until Monday morning, shortly before the two-year, $25 million deal was finalized. McDavid could have gotten more than $100 million more if he wanted a long-term deal.
“But what players do in these circumstances – and I’m told McDavid is one of them – is they take out insurance to protect future earnings. This is normal for NHL players in mid-career. And I’ve talked to a few people who know how these things work. They didn’t actually know about McDavid’s specific coverage, but some of them are covering tens of millions, even up to $50 million in future earnings. So needless to say, McDavid needs to be well protected no matter what. “
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The latest news on Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights
TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that the Vegas Golden Knights and Jack Eichel are in ongoing contract extension talks. Eichel does not want to go anywhere and the parties are looking at an eight-year contract.
“In the meantime, they just need to get to the right average annual value. And I’m told the Kaprizov deal and the McDavid deal don’t have any major implications in this conversation. They’re focused on where they need to go and the two sides hope to get something done at some point.”
Jack Roslović is still waiting
TSN: Chris Johnston said Jack Roslovic will continue to skate in Columbus. There are a few teams that could be looking at forwards who could make the call.
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“But it was a strange summer. He changed agents, he had some bona fide offers early in the summer. I think it started to dry up as time went on and he remains true to his value here. A few teams are already looking for forwards. The Minnesota Wild, his Blue Jackets down the road, maybe it’s one of those teams or someone else that comes along. But I think it’s only a matter of time for Roslovic.”
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