The Ottawa Senators have avoided the stress of next summer by re-signing pending restricted free agent (RFA) and star defenseman Thomas Chabot. The deal is for eight years, $64 million and is a big step forward for the young squad. With the drama around numerous RFA’s this summer, general manager Pierre Dorion and the Senators
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Bruins RFAs a “work in progress” Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said yesterday that there is no new updates on contract talks between Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo. Sweeney said it’s still a “work in progress.” What could RNH be worth? Jim Matheson: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is entering the final year
Oilers spoke with Marleau, the Ducks should also do so Neal McHale: Darren Dreger said on TSN 1050 (a couple days ago) that the Edmonton Oilers have spoken with Patrick Marleau. Dreger also speculated that the Anaheim Ducks should be a team that is interested in him. Chabot hopeful of contract talks Chris Johnston: Ottawa
© Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Senators turning their attention to Chabot Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have turned their attention to getting defenseman Thomas Chabot signed to an extension after locking up Colin White last week. “In the case of Colin White we were able to keep everything very confidential
© Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports Bobrovsky the perfect comparable for Holtby JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington: Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby is entering the final year of his contract. Holtby would like to remain with the Capitals, and would likely take a bit less than full market value, but not by much. Sergei Bobrovsky
© Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports The Senators getting calls to move or down in the draft Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators are armed with plenty of draft picks this year and over the next few years – 28 picks in the next three seasons. They have seven picks in the first three rounds
Will Erik Karlsson’s injury history less his payday in free agency. Can Erik Karlsson fit on the 2019-20 San Jose Sharks roster? Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: San Jose piecing together a 2019-20 roster with Erik Karlsson and Joe Pavelski will not be easy. This is because of how much Karlsson could potentially be paid.
Former Canadiens defensemen getting some NHL interest again Andrew Zadarnowski: Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov has received three NHL contract offers and one from a KHL team. Canucks and Oilers have/haven’t talked Lucic-Eriksson TSN Radio Vancouver: Jason Gregor: “I heard from a really good source that Jim Benning and his staff did sit down
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sources are saying that Ralph Krueger is climbing on the Buffalo Sabres list of potential coaching candidates. It’s believed that Jacques Martin is out. Dave Tippet may be more destined to the Edmonton Oilers. John Shannon reported that Todd Richards is out. The Ottawa Senators are looking
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Senators, Chabot and Ceci … Blue Jackets and Duchene Senators have held talks with free agents Chabot and Ceci TSN 1200: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that they’ve already head preliminary contract talks with defenseman Thomas Chabot. They want to sign him to a long-term extension. Chris Stevenson
Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be … Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn’t re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner could be looking long-term deal in the $6.5 million