AV confident they can re-sign Martin Necas, but also considering trade for Karl Makar
TSN: Pierre LeBurn said the Colorado Avalanche and Cale Makar’s training camp are not allowed to negotiate an extension until next July.
AV team forward Martin Nekas is eligible for a contract extension, and considering that he is a key figure in the Mikko Rantanen trade, AV team is facing certain pressure to renew.
“The point is, Avs said in negotiations with Necas’ agent, ‘Listen, there’s an ecosystem here and we have to sign Cale Makar next summer with a healthy raise and MacKinnon is making $12.6 million a year,’ so where does that leave Martin Necas?
Team AV is confident they can extend Necas’ contract at some point, but this part of the conversation has created some gaps in negotiations. I think they can get over that, but it’s certainly true in these conversations. “
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New York Rangers in no rush to negotiate with Artemi Panarin
TSN: Pierre LeBrun says the New York Rangers are in no rush to enter into serious contract extension talks with pending UFA forward Artemis Panarin. The Rangers are hoping to see how their season goes after last year’s disappointing season.
“If they start these talks, I think that clause could become an issue. He turns 34 this week and if Rangers offer him a short-term deal, I don’t think he’ll be satisfied with that, so keep an eye on that one.”
Trade target grade if Edmonton Oilers go for goalie
Matt Larkin of “Daily Faceoff”: Breaking down potential trade targets for the Edmonton Oilers if they are looking for a goaltender.
Low-ceiling veteran stopgaps — Alex Lyon (Sabers), David Rittich (Islanders) and Semyon Varlamov (Islanders).
Buy low with upside – Tristan Jarry (Penguins) and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sabers).
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings
Bet on young guys – Arturs Silovs (Penguins) and Arvid Soderblom (Blackhawks).
“Realistc” starting targets are John Gibson (Red Wings), Cam Talbot (Red Wings) and Elvis Merzlikins (Blue Jackets).
Daydream – Joey Daccord (Kraken), Juuse Saros (Predator) and Ilya Sorokin (Islander).
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