The Florida Panthers would like to hold Sam Bennett
TSN: Darren Dreger notes that after the Florida Panthers signed Carter Verhaeghe to his long-term extension, eyes could also be turning to Sam Bennett, who’s one other necessary piece for GM Invoice Zito.
“Florida would love to increase him and hold him long-term, however open market, he’s going to be a big-ticket man just because all Stanley Cup contending groups can see a superb slot in Sam Bennett.”
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No rush for extensions for Brock Boeser and Jake Oettinger
The Fourth Interval: Dennis Bernstein and David Pagnotta on Vancouver Canucks pending UFA ahead Brock Boeser and Dallas Stars RFA goaltender Jake Oettinger.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Pagnotta: “Going to 2 different guys represented by the identical man, the identical agent, Ben Hankinson. Brock Boeser in Vancouver, Jake Oettinger in Dallas.
Two separate conditions by way of unrestricted versus restricted free company. However these conversations very free up to now. We’ll in all probability see issues progress because the season strikes alongside.”
Bernstein: “Positive.”
Pagnotta: “Doesn’t sound like there’s a rush on both finish, on any of the three ends, to get a deal carried out instantly. However conversations will perform all through the season between the Canucks and Boeser, and, as nicely the Stars and Jake Oettinger.”
Bernstein: “Put Brock down for 40. That’s my man. He’s going to get 40 and a brand new contract. Contract drive, begin nice, Brock. So yeah, it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see.
And plus, Jake is, he’s integral, you realize, Jake wasn’t nice within the playoffs final season, and one of many causes they didn’t get to the Cup Closing. lot of anticipation Dallas about attending to the Cup last, and profitable all of it. So see what occurs with Jake and his camp.”
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Pagnotta: “Yeah actually contract 12 months for him as nicely. A part of the explanation I took them to win the Stanley Cup this season.”
