Jason Robertson wanting greater than Mikko Rantanen may force a trade
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet: Dallas Stars pending RFA Jason Robertson is on the lookout for greater than Mikko Rantanen‘s $12 million, which can result in his eventual trade. The Stars could be on the lookout for players and not only picks and prospects. It might be more of an offseason move.
Maple Leafs prioritizing a right-handed D, but the dearth of assets may make them the cut price bin
TSN: Chris Johnston thinks the Toronto Maple Leafs top priority is finding a right-handed defenseman, with Chris Tanev out. Also they are trying out the trade market to see what forwards can be found.
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“Now, the issue have had all 12 months long, and it stays a hurdle, is that they’ll’t get into the massive game stuff. They only don’t have the first-round picks and other assets that you just’re seeing move in a number of the larger trades we’ve had already this season. So it’s going to take some creativity. It might take some bargain hunting. However the Leafs are focused on a pair different fronts right away, with regards to potential activity that they’d wish to add players.”
Exploratory talks between the San Jose Sharks and Kiefer Sherwood
TSN: With the San Jose Sharks giving up two second-round picks for forward Kiefer Sherwood, you’d think they’d wish to sign him to a contract extension, based on Chris Johnston.
“And I do think there have been some initial exploratory conversations, but the perimeters don’t necessarily see the world the identical way just yet. And so this one might take somewhat little bit of work and time for things to sort themselves out.”
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Johnston adds that Sherwood will likely start with Macklin Celebrini when he returns from injury, and that he’s likely willing to sign an extension, however it’s going to cost the Sharks. Undecided if the Sharks are able to go that top just yet.
TSN: Johnston says that there continues to be a fairly large gap and hasn’t been much progress.
“There’s still some work that should be done there, and I feel Sherwood is comfortable that he can push for as much as $30-million on an extended term deal.”
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