La Kings and Adrian Kempe are not close to expansion
Dennis Bernstein: Sources close to contract negotiations between the Los Angeles Kings and Adrian Kempe said they weren’t close and there was still a lot of work to be done.
Austin Stanovic: “I wonder if there are some elements waiting for the first domino to fall into the 2026 UFA. Don’t want to be the one who sets the market.”
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Connor McDavid’s expansion isn’t the only thing Edmonton Oilers does
b/rOpen ice: After expanding forward Vasily Podkolzin, Frank Seravalli said the Edmonton Oilers also tried to extend defenseman Jake Walman to a long-term deal.
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“Now, it’s the Edmonton thing. Yes, they’re continuing to work on the Connor McDavid deal. Yes, I think there’s a meeting between McDavid and Edmonson’s brass. Although they haven’t talked about the numbers yet, and they don’t seem to have the motivation yet, they don’t seem to have an incredible motivation. I think the next week’s show has been lowered to the two weeks tonight, which is a very incredible accurate view.
But that’s not the only thing Stan Bowman and the company are doing. I was told that they had made progress with defenseman Jake Walman.
You still remember one of the core acquisitions of the Edmonton Oilers last season. I think someone who stepped in and helped change the look of the Edmonton backend has provided them with a very valuable contributor in the second consecutive Stanley Cup final.
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I believe they have always centered on a long-term agreement between Waldman and the oiler. We will see what happens when the number is finished. But there are a few things to watch out for as the Oiler and Wolman continue to discuss.
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