Connor McDavid protects his future income just in case it happens
TSN: The Edmonton Oilers only learned about the two-year contract idea from Connor McDavid on Monday morning, after a two-year $25 million deal was finalized shortly after Chris Johnston said. If McDavid wants a long-term contract, McDavid could add $100 million.
“But, in this case, what the players do – someone told me is one of them – they do come up with insurance to protect future income. This is normal for NHL players in NHL Pareer. I do talk to a few people who know these things, they know how these things work, they don’t actually understand McDavid’s coverage, but some of them cover a million range, the range that is about to be paid, which is certain, so make money.
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Latest news about Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights in Las Vegas
TSN: Pierre Lebrun notes that Las Vegas’ Golden Knights and Jack Eichel are in ongoing contract extension negotiations. Eichel doesn’t want to go anywhere, and both parties are looking for an eight-year contract.
“At the same time, they just need to reach the appropriate average annual value. I was told that the deal with Kaprizov, McDavid, that was not the impact of this conversation. They focused on where they needed to go and both sides hoped to get something done at some point.”
Jack Roslovic is still waiting
TSN: Chris Johnston said Jack Roslovic continued to skate in Columbus. There may be some teams that can see the forwards that may be summoned.
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“But it was a weird summer. He switched agents and he offered some real offers early in the summer. I think over time it started to dry up and he insisted on believing in his value. Several teams were already looking for forwards. Outdoor to Minnesota, his blue coat, the blue coat on the road, maybe the ones who were calling.
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