No hurry
Peter Baugh and Chris Johnston: After bringing defenseman Luke Hughes to a $9 million contract, the New Jersey Devils will need to take some action to get the season up to the ceiling.
The Devils don’t have to transfer Dougie Hamilton’s $9 million contract right now, but on the way, they may not want to have two $9 million defenders in the roster. Hamilton has three years left and there are 10 teams in the trade list.
Whether Bowman will close the deal before the season, and fans are nervous about losing Connor McDavid
TSN: Edmonton Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman, when asked if the expansion of Connor McDavid can be completed before the season.
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“I don’t have any expectations. I think we talk to him almost every day and have a good chat with Connor. I don’t want to make predictions and we’ll see where it goes.”
When asked about some fans, Bowman was worried that the Oilers might sign an extension by July 1 and might get nothing.
“You have control and some things that you can’t control, so we’re just focusing on not being ahead of ourselves. This type of problem is on the way. All we’re focusing on is now, the next few days, here, getting ready for the start of the season and continuing to have conversations with Connor and Judd, and we’re going to continue to do that.
Can Cale Makar reach $17, $18 million?
Tyler Kuehl’s Daily Standoff: Colorado Avalanche defensive player Cale Makar has two years left on his contract and earns $9 million. The 26-year-old is eligible to sign a contract starting July 1 next year. Tyler Yaremchuk said on Daily Standoff Scene that he believes Makar can get $17 or $18 million.
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Carter Hutton: “Yes, does he have to be right? The way this market is going and the way it spends money. He’s just the guys I think with Nathan Mackinnon, they’re obviously talking less. Maybe he just made sure he and Mackinnon had to have some chance on Nate because without these two teams, because that’s impossible. At home, knowing how this market rolls, knowing that he’s the best defender on the planet and the reward he’s going to get.
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