Potential touchdown spots for Kyle Okposo if he desires one other Cup run
Michael Augello of The Hockey Information: There have been loads of groups scouting the Buffalo Sabres and one participant they could possibly be taking a look at is veteran winger and crew captain Kyle Okposo. He’s a pending UFA at a $2.5 million cap hit.
The Sabres might not wish to transfer him, however the if the 35-year-old is contemplating retirement after the season, he might want yet one more run at a Cup.
Three groups who may need curiosity embody the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and the Winnipeg Jets.
The Islanders aren’t a lock to be within the playoffs. If the Rangers can’t discover a scoring winger and are in search of some veteran depth, they may have curiosity. Blake Wheeler is now out for the season. The Jets could possibly be in search of some added depth with dimension.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Geese, Colorado Avalanche, and Scouting the Buffalo Sabres
Alexander Holtz might have been a chunk the Jacob Markstrom commerce that fell aside
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: Consider that the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils GM had an settlement in place for Jacob Markstrom however suppose it fell aside as a result of the Flames possession didn’t wish to retain wage. They may circle again.
Consider that the Flames may have been requested to retain between $2-$3 million per 12 months and that Alexander Holtz would have been included in accordance with completely different sources. Cash would have wanted to be even. One other supply stated that Vitek Vanecek wasn’t included.
Different choices for the Devils could possibly be John Gibson, Elvis Merzlikins and Juuse Saros.
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils
Juuse Saros in search of Ilya Sorokin cash
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: Two sources have stated this week that Juuse Saros is in play. If he’s not moved on the commerce deadline, they may transfer him within the offseason. Saros’ agent and the Predators will nonetheless proceed to speak.
Saros is in search of Ilya Sorokin’s cash and time period – eight years at $8.25 million per.
