View the last about Penguins Forwards Rickard Rakell And Bryan Rest and Oilers defender Mattias Ekholm In the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup.
Sportsnet: Sonny Sachdeva recently investigated potential trade destinations for Pittsburgh Penguins ahead Rickard Rakell And Bryan Rest.
Sachdeva believes that the two wing players remain very involved. He pointed out that they could be commercial ships given that the penguins rebuild their selection. There are also few play -changing attackers in this summer’s trade market.
Pittsburgh Penguins -wing player Rickard Rakell (NHL images)
Penguins General Director Kyle Dubas does not hurry to move Rakell or Rest. However, he could be willing to move one or both if the return improves his club along the line.
Sachdeva stated the Toronto Maple Leafs” Colorado Avalanche” Detroit Red Wings” Los Angeles KingsAnd Buffalo Sabres Possible trading partners.
Note from the Spector: Rakell has an average annual value of $ 5 million to 2027-28. He also has a list of eight teams No-Trade. Rest has an AAV of $ 5,125 million in the same period, but he does not miss trade protection.
Sachdeva mentioned the Leafs with cap space to work with this summer ($ 1.9 million), and how they could move ahead David -Vecht ($ 2.4 million) to facilitate a transaction. However, they must throw out more salary or convince the penguins to retain part of Rakell’s or Rust’s AAV to fit the dollars.
The avalanche ($ 3,348 million) is in a better dop position than the Leafs, but they also have to free up a dop room or keep the penguins some salary for working. There is speculation that AVS defender suggests Samuel Girard ($ 5 million AAV) could be moved, but it is no certainty, plus the penguins can be on its no-trade list.
Sachedeva called Rust’s Michigan roots, which suggests that he would fit well with the red wings. They have an urgent need for scoring Vooruit and have the CAP space ($ 12 million) to take its entire contract. The question is whether they would say goodbye to the promising young assets looking for the penguins.
The kings also need more scoring punch in the front. Sachdeva thought Rakell might welcome a return to South California after his NHL career at the Anaheim Duck. Since this piece appeared on July 30, the kings signed up again Alex LaFerriere To a three-year contract with an AAV of $ 4.1 million, which means they have $ 2.66 million in CAP space. Unless they cut the salary or bring the penguins to retain half of Rakell’s Cap -hit, it does not fit in Los Angeles.
Sachedeva pointed out that the interest of the Sabres in Roest is going back to before the NHL design in June. The Sabres have just enough cap -space ($ 5.19 million) and the young assets to seduce the penguins. Rest is not missing trade protection, but Pittsburgh’s management would prefer to allow him to choose his trade destinations.
Athletics: Allan Mitchell recently made the business for the Edmonton Oilers to be signed Mattias Ekholm to a contract extension. The 35-year-old defender is eligible for an unlimited status of free agent in July.
The game of Ekholm fell after he was injured last season, but Mitchell pointed out that his defensive game remained solid before he was injured. He noted that the Oilers are vulnerable on the left side of their blueline with Ekholm, Jake WallmanAnd Brett Kulak UFA-Substanta next summer.
Mitchell is of the opinion that the Oilers Ekholm must sign for a contract extension of two or three years. He recognized the risk, given the age of the Blueliner and injury history. However, they cannot have a choice if they intend to remain a Stanley Cup forging.
Note of the Spector: The current AAV of Ekholm is $ 6.25 million, with the oilers with $ 6 million and its former club, the Nashville Predatorspicking up the rest. He may accept a wage reduction of up to around $ 5 million a year to stay with the oilers.
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