The Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares are speaking about an extension
TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that there have been contract extension talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and ahead John Tavares. Nothing is imminent and the Maple Leafs will not be in a rush, however talks may decide up.
“I imply, pay attention, there’s a mutual want between the workforce and John Tavares to get one thing finished in some unspecified time in the future. John Tavares, after all, calls Toronto dwelling, was elevating a household in Toronto. However I feel from the Leafs perspective, yeah, one thing they wish to get finished. I don’t know in the event that they’re in a rush to do it.”
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The Montreal Canadiens may use some added toughness
David Calabretta of The Fourth Interval: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhakaj would possibly want some assist in the toughness division. It’s not identified if Canadiens GM Kent Hughes is looking groups on the lookout for a bottom-six enforcer, however it’s an space that Hughes ought to not less than be investigating.
Some potential choices may embrace Columbus Blue Jackets Mathieu Olivier and Philadelphia Flyers Nicolas Deslauriers.
Olivier is 27 years outdated and within the last yr of his cope with Blue Jackets. Deslaurier is a former Canadien and fan favourite.
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The Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen not involved that an extension isn’t finished
Ryan Boulding of NHL.com: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland stated they aren’t involved that they haven’t signed ahead Mikko Rantanen to a contract extension but, and provides that they aren’t simple contracts to do. Rantanen doesn’t appear that involved both.
“There’s talks, clearly, with my camp and the entrance workplace, and it’s finished when it’s finished,” Rantanen stated throughout coaching camp final month. “Enterprise will at all times deal with itself, and I’m simply right here to play hockey and prepare for an additional season and attempt to assist my workforce win. That’s my purpose. My job is to attempt to assist this workforce win each recreation.”
