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Still shocked. Hard to find the right things to say. Thank you for 22 incredible years -- even when you (deservedly) tore me apart in the lobby of an Italian hotel. Looking forward to your Act III
Good morning…another important piece of business getting done Not exactly sure how it will look yet, but a Macklin Celebrini extension for the Sharks is closing in
Florida and Akira Schmid avoid arbitration 2 x $2M All arbitration cases are now settled
Columbus and Cole Sillinger avoid arbitration with a settlement 3 X $4.625 M
The Islanders and Alex Jefferies avoid arbitration NHL: $850K AHL: $100K Guarantee: $130K
Carolina and Ronan Seeley avoid arbitration NHL: $850K AHL: $100K Guarantee: $160K
Columbus and Jet Greaves have a settlement. 3 X $5M
The circle is complete. Patrick Kane is re-joining the Blackhawks on a two-year deal.
Dallas announces it has signed Jason Robertson 1 year, $12M He will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, but is eligible to sign an extension Jan 1 QT: https://twitter.com/i/status/2079719473544675762
Word is that John Marino, who was to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, is closing in on an 8x$6.75M extension with the Utahns
Arbitration filings are in for Columbus and Jet Greaves Team: $2.8M Player: $7.5M Remember these are strategic, but that is quite a gap Hearing Thursday. Once it starts, there can be no settlement
Jamie Drysdale and Philadelphia have settled to avoid arbitration 4 x $6.5M
Connor McMichael and STL avoid arbitration with a 6 x $6.75M extension
4 x $9.125M for Zegras QT: https://twitter.com/i/status/2077571448026140753
Hearing Cole Perfetti and the Winnipeg Jets avoid arbitration with a 5 x $6M AAV extension
Florida/Carolina is the right choice for the banner raising. Excellent Both have won…both at peak confidence/power. A real rivalry. Great showcase. QT: https://twitter.com/i/status/2077394588260557210
In a major development, the Red Wings announce Steve Yzerman is stepping down as the team’s head of Hockey Operations and becoming an advisor to Chris Ilitch. A search for the team’s next President/GM is underway QT: https://twitter.com/i/status/2077377649148907550
Anthony Mantha to the New Jersey Devils 2 x $4.75M
Former Toronto assistant GM Brandon Pridham is joining Pittsburgh as a Hockey Operations Consultant. He will handle the contract, cap management and planning responsibilities formerly held by Vukie Mpofu, who recently departed for Nashville. Pridham will also mentor junior members on the staff.
Nick Robertson and Pittsburgh have a settlement 2 x $3.25M for him
Bonus 32 Thoughts interview pod Matt & Ryan Keator, who represent Leo Carlsson. They take us through the last 10 months -- from negotiations with Anaheim to the offer sheet. Great answers to terrible questions. Link to your preferred platform, here:
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Braden Schneider and the NYR have a settlement... one year at $5.5M
Peyton Krebs and Buffalo have settled their arbitration case with a 4 x $4.5M extension
“Make tomorrow better than today” That’s the motto of Glenn Healy, Executive Director & President of the NHL Alumni (1/3)
Peyton Krebs and Buffalo have settled their arbitration case with a 4 x $3.5M extension