Turbo
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I fully agree - this is pretty much the kind of dead I was talking about. Seattle could make out really well getting a decent player (that's granted not worth his contract) and assets.
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I fully agree - this is pretty much the kind of dead I was talking about. Seattle could make out really well getting a decent player (that's granted not worth his contract) and assets.
Hollywood
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The New York Islanders have placed defenseman Nick Leddy on the trade block, sources told The Athletic's Arthur Staple.
The Isles are reportedly looking to move the veteran so they don't risk losing him in the expansion draft for nothing.
Leddy recorded two goals and 29 assists in 56 games this past season while averaging 21:35 per contest. He added six points in 19 playoff games during New York's run to the final four. His underlying numbers have been poor, though.
The 30-year-old has one year left on his contract with a cap hit of $5.5 million.
The Islanders are projected to use the 7-3-1 protection list format in the expansion draft, with the three defense spots going to Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, and Scott Mayfield.
New York is estimated to have nearly $12 million in cap space once Johnny Boychuk is placed on long-term injured reserve. However, the club has multiple key restricted free agents to re-sign, including Ilya Sorokin, Anthony Beauvillier, Michael Dal Colle, and Pelech.
The Isles are reportedly looking to move the veteran so they don't risk losing him in the expansion draft for nothing.
Leddy recorded two goals and 29 assists in 56 games this past season while averaging 21:35 per contest. He added six points in 19 playoff games during New York's run to the final four. His underlying numbers have been poor, though.
The 30-year-old has one year left on his contract with a cap hit of $5.5 million.
The Islanders are projected to use the 7-3-1 protection list format in the expansion draft, with the three defense spots going to Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech, and Scott Mayfield.
New York is estimated to have nearly $12 million in cap space once Johnny Boychuk is placed on long-term injured reserve. However, the club has multiple key restricted free agents to re-sign, including Ilya Sorokin, Anthony Beauvillier, Michael Dal Colle, and Pelech.
Turbo
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He'd be a great guy for a new team. I think he'd be on the 7-3-1 list though, unless Danault is signed before the draft (or they just protect him anyway). Montreal is in a weird position where it gets pretty thin for forward #6-7 to protect.
Twentytwo
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Johansen has four and Duchene has five. I'd prefer to keep Johansen over Duchene to be honest.
Hollywood
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I honestly would buy out one of those guys.
Twentytwo
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I think Poile would had he not bought out so many forwards already. I mean they bought out Turris last year.
Hollywood
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The Colorado Avalanche and captain Gabriel Landeskog are struggling to find common ground in contract negotiations with free agency nearing, TSN's Darren Dreger reported during Tuesday's edition of "Insider Trading."
"I'm told the two sides are not even close in their negotiations to extend Landeskog," Dreger said. "The position of the Colorado Avalanche is going to have to change significantly, according to sources, or absolutely Landeskog will go to market."
Dreger added, "(It's) early in the process, there's no doubt about that, but the position on both sides doesn't look very strong right now."
Landeskog is set for unrestricted free agency come July 28 if he doesn't strike a deal with Colorado, which drafted him second overall in 2011.
The Avalanche have a projected $25 million in cap space this summer, according to Cap Friendly, but also need to strike new deals with goaltender Philipp Grubauer and star defenseman Cale Makar. Additionally, perennial Hart Trophy nominee Nathan MacKinnon is eligible for a contract extension after the 2021-22 season.
The St. Louis Blues are reportedly preparing a "full pitch effort" to sign Landeskog if he hits the open market.
The 28-year-old is bound to have plenty of suitors, as he led all impending UFA forwards with 52 points in 2021. Landeskog also has 45 points in 49 career playoff games and plays a physical brand of hockey that many general managers and coaches covet.
Landeskog's last contract paid him $5.57 million per season.
"I'm told the two sides are not even close in their negotiations to extend Landeskog," Dreger said. "The position of the Colorado Avalanche is going to have to change significantly, according to sources, or absolutely Landeskog will go to market."
Dreger added, "(It's) early in the process, there's no doubt about that, but the position on both sides doesn't look very strong right now."
Landeskog is set for unrestricted free agency come July 28 if he doesn't strike a deal with Colorado, which drafted him second overall in 2011.
The Avalanche have a projected $25 million in cap space this summer, according to Cap Friendly, but also need to strike new deals with goaltender Philipp Grubauer and star defenseman Cale Makar. Additionally, perennial Hart Trophy nominee Nathan MacKinnon is eligible for a contract extension after the 2021-22 season.
The St. Louis Blues are reportedly preparing a "full pitch effort" to sign Landeskog if he hits the open market.
The 28-year-old is bound to have plenty of suitors, as he led all impending UFA forwards with 52 points in 2021. Landeskog also has 45 points in 49 career playoff games and plays a physical brand of hockey that many general managers and coaches covet.
Landeskog's last contract paid him $5.57 million per season.
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Go on, geezer.
I just got home from Great Wolf Lodge what did I miss…lol.
The worst thing Minnesota did was offer those bros those contracts. So glad the Pens didn’t get stuck with that mess.
The worst thing Minnesota did was offer those bros those contracts. So glad the Pens didn’t get stuck with that mess.
Twentytwo
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My Preds panicked after Suter left and matched Philidelphia’s offer sheet for Weber. Lord God please let Weber play out his contract or go on injured reserve.
Turbo
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For now Weber is still playing crazy minutes, but I think they'll need to start sheltering him more with 3rd pairing minutes so he can ride the 5 remaining years. He has a lot of use for the team with his leadership so it's not impossible he gets to the end.
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I hope you are right because God help Nashville if they get hit with that cap recapture penalty.
Turbo
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The issue is if he retires early, right? I think the last 4 years are at 1M per too, so I understand your concern.
Twentytwo
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It could have been much worse. The last CBA amended it but it is still a chunk of change the Preds would have to pay. Here is a good breakdown. Best case scenario is that he plays out his contract or goes onto long term injured reserve.
CBA changes may ease Shea Weber salary cap penalty fears for Preds—for now
The albatross hung around Nashville’s neck by the Flyers might get a little more manageable, but last much longer.
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Hollywood
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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has all but confirmed the rumors of a contract impasse.
"I can't help but be honest with you that I'm a little bit disappointed that it's gotten this far and it's had to come to this point," Landeskog said of his negotiations with the Avalanche, according to The Athletic's Peter Baugh.
Landeskog, 28, is set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 28. It was reported Tuesday that his camp and Colorado are "not even close" in contract discussions.
"We'll see what happens," Landeskog said. "I'm still hopeful that we can agree on something and come to terms. But if it was up to me, I would have liked it to be done eight months ago, 10 months ago."
The Avalanche selected Landeskog second overall in the 2011 draft and named him captain at just 19 years old. He has 512 points in 687 games over 10 seasons with Colorado and is coming off the best three-year stretch of his career, which culminated with 52 points in 54 contests this campaign. The rugged winger also added four goals and nine assists in 10 playoff tilts.
But the Avalanche must also re-sign stud restricted free-agent defenseman Cale Makar and Vezina Trophy finalist and unrestricted free-agent goalie Philipp Grubauer. The club has more than $25 million in projected cap space with a roster of only 11 skaters, according to CapFriendly.
Evolving-Hockey projects Landeskog will sign a seven-year deal with an annual cap hit of $8.79 million.
Landeskog will have no shortage of suitors should he test the open market. The St. Louis Blues are reportedly preparing to make a "full-pitch effort" if he hits free agency.
"I can't help but be honest with you that I'm a little bit disappointed that it's gotten this far and it's had to come to this point," Landeskog said of his negotiations with the Avalanche, according to The Athletic's Peter Baugh.
Landeskog, 28, is set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 28. It was reported Tuesday that his camp and Colorado are "not even close" in contract discussions.
"We'll see what happens," Landeskog said. "I'm still hopeful that we can agree on something and come to terms. But if it was up to me, I would have liked it to be done eight months ago, 10 months ago."
The Avalanche selected Landeskog second overall in the 2011 draft and named him captain at just 19 years old. He has 512 points in 687 games over 10 seasons with Colorado and is coming off the best three-year stretch of his career, which culminated with 52 points in 54 contests this campaign. The rugged winger also added four goals and nine assists in 10 playoff tilts.
But the Avalanche must also re-sign stud restricted free-agent defenseman Cale Makar and Vezina Trophy finalist and unrestricted free-agent goalie Philipp Grubauer. The club has more than $25 million in projected cap space with a roster of only 11 skaters, according to CapFriendly.
Evolving-Hockey projects Landeskog will sign a seven-year deal with an annual cap hit of $8.79 million.
Landeskog will have no shortage of suitors should he test the open market. The St. Louis Blues are reportedly preparing to make a "full-pitch effort" if he hits free agency.
Twentytwo
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I'll take him on The Preds.
Hollywood
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Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 33.
The physical blue-liner suffered numerous injuries over the years, including two broken kneecaps that caused him to miss the entire 2019-20 campaign. He was also hospitalized after suffering a concussion in the 2021 playoffs.
Signed as an undrafted free agent, the Los Angeles, California, native finishes his NHL career with 71 points in 352 games spanned across seven seasons.
The physical blue-liner suffered numerous injuries over the years, including two broken kneecaps that caused him to miss the entire 2019-20 campaign. He was also hospitalized after suffering a concussion in the 2021 playoffs.
Signed as an undrafted free agent, the Los Angeles, California, native finishes his NHL career with 71 points in 352 games spanned across seven seasons.
Hollywood
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The Boston Bruins have locked up pending restricted free-agent defenseman Brandon Carlo to a six-year deal carrying an annual cap hit of $4.1 million, the team announced Wednesday.
More to come.
More to come.