Contract extension talks between Los Angeles Kings and Brandt Clark have not yet begun
fourth period: David Pagnotta reports that contract extension talks between the Los Angeles Kings and pending RFA defenseman Brandt Clark have not yet begun, and Clark’s camp is patiently waiting.
“We talked with (Kings general manager) Ken Holland in the offseason about Clark’s future, and then they talked again at the start of (training camp), and I think the consensus was, ‘Let’s take our time, let’s see how things go, let’s see how the season develops, and then we’ll start negotiating.'”
I don’t think they’re against having conversations in the middle of the season, I don’t think it’s a deterrent; the point is just this season – let’s see how he continues to develop, let’s see if he can take his game to the next level, because I do expect them to give Brandt Clark more responsibility, but they see him as a big part of their future and we’ll see when they get serious about those conversations. “
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Clark’s performance this season will obviously go a long way in determining how big a deal he gets. The Kings’ projected salary next season is just over $70 million. A transitional agreement is possible.
Negotiations between Vancouver Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood have not yet begun
fourth period: David Pagnotta reported last week that the Vancouver Canucks have not yet entered into contract extension talks with pending UFA forward Kiefer Sherwood. Last season, Sherwood set career highs in goals (19), assists (21) and points (40) and set an NHL record for hits.
“They haven’t really gotten into the meat of the negotiations yet. I think there’s a little concern that if he replicates last season’s performance or comes close or exceeds it, it’s going to cost them too much. His salary is $1.5 million. If he comes up with those numbers again, he’s going to at least double (his salary), and I think that’s a little bit of a concern on Canuck’s part.”
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Pagnotta noted today that there had been some talks but no negotiations.
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