The San Jose Sharks are one among the teams linked to Carey Price, but they’re almost on the contract limit
Marco D’Amico: Sources say that Carey Price’s contract ought to be moved within the upcoming weeks, with sources saying potential destinations include the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Moving him would open up the choice to potentially make one other trade.
Marco D’Amico: (on the weekend) “For the record, essentially the most amount of smoke has been around San Jose. We’ll see where it goes in the following few days.”
Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest: Marco D’Amico of RG Media has reported that the Montreal Canadiens need to move Carey Price’s contract as they’re seeking to avoid using LTIR. Price was paid a $5.5 million bonus on September, so he only carries a $2 million, to associate with his $10.5 million cap hit.
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The Sharks do have the cap space so as to add him, but adding him would put them at 50 contracts. The contracts of Sam Dickenson and Leo Sahlin Wallenius could slide in the event that they don’t make the team. 2025 first-round pick, Michael Misa, hasn’t signed his ELC contract. He could slide to when signed and if sent back to junior.
The Sharks could send a contract to the Canadiens, or they might make a separate move to provide them more roster/contract flexibility.
Mitch Marner’s agent wanted him to go to free agency
David Alter of The Hockey News: Mitch Marner’s agent, Darren Ferris, wanted Marner to go to free agency on July 1st, but Marner didn’t wish to do it.
“He heard directly from other players about Vegas and the way they treat the players and their families too. And once he knew that, his mind was made up at the tip of the season,” Ferris explained. “From my perspective as an agent, I might have preferred him to undergo the complete process, sit down with multiple teams, and explore every option.
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But for him, it was clear he didn’t wish to undergo that ‘dog and pony show’ or go to free agency when he already knew where he desired to be. Safety for his family and being in the appropriate environment mattered most. My job at that time was simply to support his decision and help him get there. At the tip of the day, his focus is now entirely on what’s ahead, and he believes Vegas is the appropriate place for him. His energy is on helping that team win.”
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