Connor Zary, Calgary Flames contract talks going slowly
Daniel Austin of the Calgary Solar: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy stated that contract talks with RFA ahead Connor Zary are going gradual however the facet are speaking.
“We’re speaking. It’s been gradual, although,” Flames GM Craig Conroy stated Wednesday, shortly after it was introduced that Martin Pospisil had been signed to a three-year extension. “Even with Pospisil, there comes some extent the place it heats up and also you assume ‘Now we’re shut’ and then you definately’re capable of get it executed actually fast. Pospisil was most likely two, three months we had been speaking with (agent Dan Millstein).”
Zary suffered a few freak accidents final season that restricted him to 54 video games video games. He had a stretch had been he had 10 factors in 14 video games whereas taking part in with Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau. He completed the 12 months with 13 objectives and 14 assists.
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5 potential locations for Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell
Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet: 5 potential commerce locations for Pittsburgh Penguins ahead Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust. Each gamers are on the opposite facet of 30-years-old, however are coming off profession greatest years in objectives and factors. Each are producing commerce curiosity and the fee is excessive.
Toronto Maple Leafs – Both participant may play of their top-six. Would wish to maneuver somebody like David Kampf to slot in the wage enhance.
Colorado Avalanche – They’ve misplaced some gamers up entrance, beginning with Mikko Rantanen earlier than the deadline, and will use a lift. Rust could also be a greater match with the Avs. They’d want to maneuver out some wage as nicely.
Detroit Pink Wings – They’re nonetheless looking for offense. Rust is from Pontiac, Michigan. They’ve obtained over $12 million in projected cap house.
Los Angeles Kings – Might use some assist so that they don’t fall to the Oilers for a 5 consecutive season. The correct-handed Rakell would appear to be a very good match. Have the cap house to work with.
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Buffalo Sabres – They should add extra expertise. Elliotte Friedman reported earlier than the draft that they’d curiosity in Rust. They’ve cap house to work and might have to maneuver out some depth.
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