If Vladislav Gavrikov reaches the open market next week, there will be a high level of mutual interest between him and the Rangers. His preference remains to iron out an extension with the Kings, but if he’s unable to do so, New York is on a “short list of teams he is interested in joining,” writes David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Gavrikov has already been tagged as one of … [Read more...] about Rangers Among Vladislav Gavrikov’s Preferred Destinations
Connor McDavid In No Rush To Sign Max-Term Extension With Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have turned their sights towards July 1st following the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They face a loaded plate, with top defender Evan Bouchard in need of a new contract and franchise superstar Connor McDavid eligible for an extension when July rolls around. Both tasks will be top-list items for the Oilers, but it doesn’t seem McDavid is in the same rush … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid In No Rush To Sign Max-Term Extension With Oilers
Kings Unlikely To Offer Tanner Jeannot New Contract
Along similar lines, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports that the Los Angeles Kings aren’t expected to offer Tanner Jeannot a contract for the upcoming season. Jeannot has seen his stock drop precipitously in recent years, going from scoring 24 goals and amassing 318 hits with the Nashville Predators in the 2021-22 season, to a 13-point campaign in 67 games for the Kings … [Read more...] about Kings Unlikely To Offer Tanner Jeannot New Contract
Ducks Re-Sign Nikita Nesterenko To Two-Year Deal
The Ducks announced yesterday that they’ve extended left winger Nikita Nesterenko on a two-year contract. He was set to become a restricted free agent but will stay with the Ducks, receiving a one-way commitment worth $775K in 2025-26 and $800K in 2026-27 in the process, according to PuckPedia. He’ll carry a cap hit of $787.5K as a result. Nesterenko, 24 in September, was … [Read more...] about Ducks Re-Sign Nikita Nesterenko To Two-Year Deal
Is This The Year The Ducks Finally Trade John Gibson?
For Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson, the trade rumors have persisted for years as the team has undergone a deep rebuild. Gibson was once among the NHL’s elite netminders but hasn’t been part of the upper echelon of goaltenders for the past half-decade despite being compensated like one. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native has two years left on his contract with a $6.4MM … [Read more...] about Is This The Year The Ducks Finally Trade John Gibson?