New OHL Allegations, Oettinger, Colorado’s Sluggish Begin And Extra
The TSN.ca panelists from Insider Buying and selling Section mentioned quite a lot of matters on Thursday together with new sexual assault allegations from the OHL. Additionally, the panel talks about Jake Oettinger, Colorado’s sluggish begin and extra.
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NHL Rumors: Jake Oettinger Indicators Eight-12 months Extension
Pierre LeBrun: Remember, there have been no negotiations over the summer time between Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars. Then, as soon as Jeremy Swayman bought his $66 million, eight-year pact, the ball bought rolling. Jim Nill reached out to Ben Hankinson. A suggestion of $7.74 million AAV. Hankinson wished a bit of above $8.25 million.
Naturally, the quantity settled on was proper at $8.25 million. It appeared to make sense. Each goalies are 25 however Dallas needs to be ecstatic getting this deal performed now versus later.
NHL Rumors: Colorado Nonetheless A Good Staff With Goalie Points
Chris Johnston: Clearly, few anticipated Colorado to be 0-4 popping out of the gate however right here we’re. Goaltending points are loads however having $36-37 million tied up in gamers not taking part in is a large drawback. The Avalanche plucked Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers and appeared decided to journey issues out and watch for reinforcements.
Nobody is aware of what Gabriel Landeskog will likely be coming off this ligament transplant surgical procedure. Even his return date stays unknown. Valeri Nichushkin may very well be again sooner however continues to be within the NHL participant help program.
Pierre LeBrun: I’m certain nobody had Nashville and Colorado with zeroes within the win column to start out the 2024-25 marketing campaign. The 2 groups now have a mixed eight losses as Nashville nonetheless retains attempting to “outscore their issues” continually. That is about getting again to fundamentals.
NHL Information: How Quickly Will The Subsequent CBA Get Finished?
One of many issues we might even see within the subsequent CBA is extra detailed clauses on participant contracts. Now, one other sexual assault allegation comes stemming from an incident with OHL gamers again in 2014. A girl contacted the Ontario Provincial Police on February twenty eighth alleging she was assualted by eight gamers.
Darren Dreger: The NHL and all corners of the hockey world are deeply disturbed by such allegations. Most governing our bodies, as all the time, are awaiting extra info. TSN’s Rick Westhead has extra on the story. The NHL did put out an announcement.
“The NHL is deeply troubled by any accusation of this nature. We have now no info past what was within the media report from final night time.”
2024-25 NHL Divisional Rankings: Metro Division
Darren Dreger: Matvei Michkov retains injecting a bit of spice into the early season for the Philadelphia Flyers. It took Philadelphia 16 video games to attain three energy play targets final season. This yr it took 4. The sudden loss of life of Michkov’s father spurred him to go forth to pursue his NHL desires.
It’s secure to say that call benefitted the Philadelphia Flyers closely. The expertise is there!
Chris Johnston: Then, there’s Ivan Demidov, this yr’s fifth choose from the Montreal Canadiens. Is Demidov the subsequent rising star? Demidov just isn’t seeing a lot time with KHL’s SKA and a few discuss is that he could wish to go away after this season. Montreal is seeking to see if there’s a strategy to get him to North America quicker.
