Jonathan Fast is able to discuss contract extension anytime
Mollie Walker of the NY Publish: As of final weekend, there have been no contract extension talks between the New York Rangers and goaltender Jonathan Fast.
Fast goes to need greater than $825,000 and the Rangers aren’t going to need to pay a backup greater than $1.5 million. They may look do a contract with efficiency bonuses.
Dane Walsh of Endlessly Blueshirts: Jonathan Fast may very well be enjoying himself right into a contract extension with the New York Rangers.
In accordance with Fast’s agent, he “would like to play not less than one other 12 months,” and that they’re prepared to speak extension at any level.
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The potential of Juuse Saros getting commerce may very well be changing into extra actual
Michael Gallagher of Nashville Hockey Now: Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz on 102.5 The Sport on goaltender Juuse Saros and the commerce hypothesis round him.
“He’s been a particular participant, no query. However on the identical time, you must pay attention for the long-term as nicely. If an asset comes that you simply simply can’t envision your self getting — and our energy is goaltending — then you would need to contemplate . And I instructed him that.”
A supply mentioned to NHN that the Saros scenario could also be extra critical and never simply listening to presents. Trotz might significantly contemplate buying and selling him.
Saros has a 12 months left after which will want a giant, new contract, which may very well be a part of the issue. Hypothesis has him eyeing Connor Hellebuyck‘s seven-year, $59.5 million deal.
Trotz might need to re-sign Saros, however he might not be inquisitive about paying anybody greater than $8 million a season.
Have been instructed there are a number of groups which have known as the Predators about Saros. The Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and New Jersey Devils have been linked to Saros.
Elliotte Friedman mentioned that Martin Necas from the Hurricanes is the kind of participant which may curiosity the Predators. The Preds would need extra. Prospects Justin Robidas and Jayden Perron might curiosity them.
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The Predators would need Quinton Byfield or Alex Turcotte, Arthur Kaliyev and a excessive choose or two from the Kings.
