While the NHL calendar turns to August outside season, trade cats and contract negotiations continue to dominate the headlines. In this weekend’s NHL rumor report we focus on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are at the forefront of trade rumors, including Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust. In Edmonton, the oilers are said to prepare a long -term offer for defender Jake Walman, and although there is no fixed update about the future of Connor McDavid. In the meantime, the Toronto Maple Leafs avoided arbitration with Nick Robertson, but there are still questions about whether there is still a trade on the table.
Last over the penguins and their trading pieces
Trade chatter around the Pittsburgh Penguins continues to intensify, especially when it comes to veterans Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell and defender Erik Karlsson. According to Athletics Josh Yohe, GM Kyle Dubas is reluctant to load Rest and Rakell ‘for peanuts’, even if he has been clear that he wanted to be younger next season. Yet Yohe writes: “I would be surprised if both players are in the opening night schedule.”
That uncertainty extends to Karlsson. Yohe notes that although the penguins are open to retaining part of Karlsson’s Cap Hit to facilitate an exchange, the market is “complicated” for him and that its value “varies strongly”, depending on who you ask.
One of the few teams that are speculatively linked to Karlsson is the Carolina Hurricanes. On Bleacher report” Frank Seravalli noted”Could the hurricanes be a fit? Yes, I could see that.” Seravalli, however, wondered how much of an upgrade Karlsson would be for $ 7.5 million about someone like Shayne Gostisbeere in a cheaper rate. After Carolina, Seravalli says it is difficult to find many logical attacks, especially with Karlsson on going to a competition.
Jake Walman Extension and McDavid Contract Buzz in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers is reportedly investigating a long -term expansion for defender Jake Walman. Originally Oilers Nation‘s Tyler Yaremchuk, the rumor, got steam when Team Insider Bob Stauffer also suggested that an eight -year offer could be in the making.
Walman, 29, has left for a year to $ 3.4 million and could have a much higher salary if he reaches a free agency next summer. According to Stauffer, Edmonton can strive to use their exclusive right to offer an eight-year-old period-under the current SME rules-and a way to align Wallman to a manageable average previous value (AAV) in the long term.
GM Stan Bowman would not confirm figures, but said that he is ‘hopeful’ that a deal can be reached in the next six weeks.
In the meantime, fans who hope for news for a Connor McDavid extension may have to wait a little longer. Bowman said that there has not yet been “detailed conversations”, but added that early conversations have been “encouraging” and that more formal discussions are expected soon.
Is Nick Robertson safe for a profession?
The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided arbitration with Forward Nick Robertson by agreeing a contract of $ 1,825 million, $ 1.825 million on Saturday morning. The deal closes the NHL arbitration scheme for the low season – but it does not remove Robertson from trade speculation.
Although the expansion shows a certain degree of dedication of the Leafs, it is only a one -year -old deal, and it is worth remembering that Robertson has previously asked for an exchange. His frustration with limited ice age and healthy scratches is well documented, although he scored a respectable 15 goals in 69 games last season.
On the positive side, the one-year-old deal Robertson gives another chance to prove that in the top nine he may belong to his commercial value if things do not work.
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