NHL rumors: Murray, Kylington, Eller, Henrique, Konecny and Kakko
Ryan Murray wants PTO
Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray hopes to sign a PTO this offseason.
He has been dealing with chronic back pain and after his surgery, he hopes to be on the mend.
Oliver Kylington wants a two-year contract
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames want to re-sign Oliver Kylington to a one-year contract but Kylington wants two years. Maybe something like Timothy Liljegren-Maple Leafs two-year, $3 million AAV.
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Predators, and Maple Leafs
Teams are asking the Pittsburgh Penguins about Lars Eller
William DePaoli: Several teams have inquired about Pittsburgh Penguins center Lars Eller. If the Penguins were to trade Eller, the source said it would be tied to another move. The Penguins are looking for another top-nine forward.
Adam Henrique chose the Oilers over the Jets and Lightning
@OilerAlert: (Adam Henrique signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers). Darren Dreger reported that the Winnipeg Jets offered Henrique more money than the Oilers, two years at $3.5 million. The Tampa Bay Lightning were also interested.
Is Pavel Buchnevich low-profile Travis Konecny?
Kevin Kurz: (after Pavel Buchnevich’s six-year extension at $8 million cap hit) Buchnevich and Travis Konecny put up similar offensive numbers. Konecny is two years younger.
Believe Konency’s extension will come in between $8.5-$9 million.
Anthony Mingoni: Buchnevich’s extension is a pretty low range compared to Travis Konecny. Believe Konecny’s extension with the Philadelphia Flyers will be closer to $8.5 million.
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Senators, Utah, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Penguins, and Kraken
Are the New York Rangers still hanging on to Kaapo Kakko?
Phil Kocher: Vince Z. Mercogliano on his latest podcast on New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko: “I’m sure they’re hanging on to Kaapo Kakko and they’re going to pursue deals to move him this summer. I think they are not happy with what they have received so far and that is why he is still on the list.”
