Nico Hischier on a contract extension
Ryan Novazinsky: Latest Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier, when asked if the firing of Tom Fitzgerald on Monday modified how he views his possible contract extension talks this offseason:
“I’m specializing in playing hockey here, and I still have yet another 12 months. So, I’m with the Devils immediately, after which we’ll see what happens.”
Alex Ovechkin on his playing future
B/R Open Ice: Alex Ovechkin when asked about his playing future as his contract expires after the season.
John Walton: “Alex, there’s been a whole lot of speculation about whether or not this will likely be your final season. Have you ever made that call?”
Ovechkin: “Not yet. We’re going to make a choice in the summertime. I even have to discuss with my family, with Ted, with KP, Mc, and we have now to make a choice in the summertime.”
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Walton: “What’s a very powerful a part of that call?”
Ovechkin: “Health-wise. I’m going to be 41 years old in September, so you only should be smart about it.”
Bruce Cassidy is trying to get back to coaching as soon as possible
TSN: Pierre LeBrun asked Bruce Cassidy if he desired to take a while away from coaching, since he has a 12 months left on his contract, or if he’ll be trying to get back at it immediately.
“And the reply was swift. He is prepared to teach again. So search for Cassidy to be in several headlines as some coaching openings open across the league.”
The LA Kings will make a D.J. Smith decision after the season
TSN: The Los Angeles Kings will make a choice on interim head coach D.J. Smith after the season, in response to Pierre LeBrun.
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NCAA free agent J.J. Wiebusch enters the transfer portal and won’t be signing anywhere
Dave Hall: (Mark Divver reported that Penn State Winger J.J. Wiebusch is entering the transfer portal.) Wiebusch would have been certainly one of this 12 months’s top NCAA free agents. He won’t be signing a professional contract and can leave the Penn State program.
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