Steve Danger Podcast: Chris Johnston on the CJ special episode of The Hanging Podcast, when asked about Jack Eichel’s next contract and Kirill Kaprizov. Will Echelle get the same or more situations than Mitch Marner? Can Kaprizov get the same or more situations than Leon Draisaitl?
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Adam Wylde: “Will Eichel do more than (Mickey) Marter Marner?”
Steve Dangle: “God, I hope so.”
Wylde: “Can he do?”
Johnson: “I don’t know.”
Wylde: “You don’t know.”
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Johnston: “He might do the same thing. Maybe that’s how you go. I’m not sure.”
Wylde: “Okay.”
Johnston: “I don’t know where they are, those discussions.”
Wylde: “But, I mean, (Kirill) Kaprizov can be used.”
Johnston: “Caprizov. I would be surprised if he wasn’t signed in Minnesota.”
Wylde: “But it sounds like they’ll give him whatever he wants.”
Johnston: “I believe he will get more than (Leon) De Russell. He will become…”
Hanging: “Wow.”
Johnston: “…for a while.”
Wylde: “The highest paid player.”
Johnston: “I don’t think he won’t, because even if he signs the contract now, that contract won’t be kicked until July 1, 2026.
Wylde: “With the Oiler.”
Johnston: “He may never be the exact highest compensation, but he is, if he gets $15 million, I wouldn’t be surprised.”
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Wylde: “Wow.”
Hanging: “Wow. Long-term?”
Johnston: “Oh, yes.
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