Why should we not expect that a reunion of the Hughes brothers will soon happen with the Devils? Why did the islanders not sent a contract extension with team captain Different Lee? Discover it in the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup.
New Jersey Hockey Now: James Nichols recently watched why we should not expect a devil trade Quinn Hughes To happen earlier.
Speculation continues to link the Vancouver Canucks Captain of the Devils and a reunion with brothers Jack and Luke Hughes. In a recent interview with Sportsnet, Quinn left more questions than answers about a contract extension with the Canucks.
Vancouver Canuck’s defender Quinn Hughes (NHL images).
‘Who knows what we can do and who knows how I will feel this time next year? It’s another year away, “said Hughes.
Nichols believes that if the Canucks now exchange Hughes, this should mean that they are interesting in everyone. However, that is unlikely at this point, as the Canucks sign up again Brock” Thatcher DemkoAnd Conor Garland. They have signed several defenders up to and including 2030 and in the middle Elias Pettersson is in the second season of an eight -year contract.
Note from Spector: Last season was a disappointment for the Canucks after their strong show in 2023-24. Despite their inconsistent game, the unrest between Pettersson and JT Miller That led to the trade of the latter to New York and injuries for important players such as Demko, the Canucks remained in the play -off race until late in the season.
This season, management hopes for a bounce back performance with a healthier selection. They also hope that things will go well enough that Hughes will be committed to a long -term extension next summer.
Athletics: Pierre Lebrun reports New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche does not intend to pursue a contract extension with Team Captain Different Lee Just.
The 35-year-old left wing arrives in the last season of his seven-year contract and is eligible for an unlimited status of free agent in July. He has earned an annual cap -hit of $ 7 million.
Darche told Lebrun that he and Lee agreed to see how this season is going on. He indicated that there is no urgency on both sides.
‘He is the leader of our team, and I really love the individual, “said Darche.” But I am new to the team, right? There is no one with a decayed contract, which is left for another year, that I have signed again. It’s not because I don’t want that, I had enough on my plate this summer. I have a great relationship with Anders. “
Note from the Spector: a wise decision by Darche. He wants to evaluate his selection before he makes decisions about new contracts. Given the age of Lee, he will probably get a short -term agreement of two or three seasons as Darche decides to sign him again. The annual cap -hit is probably lower than its current one. How much lower will this season depend on his game. Nevertheless, the longer Lee goes without a contract, the more speculation about his future with the islanders.
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