Two groups with LTIR reduction and two that gained’t get it
TSN: The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t anticipate defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to be again earlier than the playoffs, in order that they’ll be capable to use his full $8.5 million cap hit on the LTIR in accordance Pierre LeBrun. The identical will be stated for the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton‘s $9.5 million cap hit.
On the flip facet of that Hampus Lindholm‘s damage gained’t be lengthy sufficient for the Boston Bruins to make use of LTIR till the playoff, and the identical will be stated for Viktor Arvidsson and the Los Angeles Kings.
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Will Take a Swing However What Are They Swinging For?
Loads of San Jose Sharks obtainable and the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers might be concerned about two of them.
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: The San Jose Sharks are prepared to pay attention on plenty of gamers, excluding a few of their youthful gamers on ELCs.
It appears unlikely that Tomas Hertl and Logan Couture are moved given their present damage standing. Couture’s season might be over however there might be curiosity this offseason.
Gamers who might be moved embrace Mario Ferraro, Anthony Duclair, Mikael Granlund, Mike Hoffman, Alexander Barabanov, Luke Kunin, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Kaapo Kahkonen, Kevin Labanc and Jan Rutta. Not all shall be moved however they’re listening.
Vlasic and Couture have three-team commerce lists. The Nashville Predators had earlier curiosity in Couture however they have been on his listing. The Predators could also be once more this offseason. Each gamers may develop their listing.
The Colorado Avalanche have been concerned about Barabanov however didn’t just like the asking value and moved on to signing Zach Parise. They might circle again.
Ferraro has two years left, Kunin is an RFA, and Granlund has one other yr. Costs could be larger.
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Calgary Flames
The Toronto Maple Leafs have proven curiosity in Ferraro and Kunin. They’d transfer a first-round choose for gamers with time period. The Edmonton Oilers may be concerned about each. Each the Leafs and Oilers would wish to ship some a refund.
