The gap between the Ottawa Senators and Shane Pinto is large
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto is within the last yr of his contract that carries a $3.75 million cap hit. Senators GM Steve Staios has said multiple times that extension talks with agent Lewis Gross over the offseason were “positive.”
“Their side said they desired to let the season start and never have any distractions,” Staios told TSN’s Claire Hanna and Marc Denis on (last week). “We’re open to talking with Shane. We predict that we need to make him a part of this core group.
“He knows that. We all know that. And, watching him grow with the group is essential for us.”
Sources say there’s a big gap in what the Senators and Pinto’s camp think is fair market value. On insider thinks the Senators could also be pondering of a long-term deal within the $5 to $5.5 million range. A league executive said that Pinto possibly pondering between Dylan Cozens $7.1 million and Tim Stutzle‘s $8.35 million.
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The Vancouver Canucks are taking a look at all center options
TSN: The Vancouver Canucks are calling teams on the lookout for a middle, preferably a No. 2 center, in accordance with Darren Dreger.
What amplifies the difficulty is the proven fact that they lost Filip Chytil on the weekend for an prolonged time period. Teddy Blueger is out as well. You only don’t exit and scour the market and discover a No.2 centre. So Allvin is taking a look at all options, including 3/4 depth guys, possibly No.5 depth guys across the NHL.
Pete DeBoer waiting for one more coaching opportunity
TSN: It’s still slightly too early for coaches to be on the new seat, but Pete DeBoer might be ready when a gap comes up, in accordance with Darren Dreger. He’s still getting paid by the Dallas Stars this yr, and is out scouting for Team Canada, as he’s an assistant to Jon Cooper.
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“So without delay he does have something happening, and also you’re right, James. Whenever you take a look at Pete DeBoer’s resume, he could search for the very best fit, he could cherry-pick, but that’s not his approach. He’ll take a look at absolutely all the pieces. It’s too early within the season to place coaches on a hot seat, but when there’s one within the near future, then he desires to be considered.”
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