Jakub Vrana could also be holding hope for an NHL deal, however he’s getting curiosity in Sweden and Czechia
Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: Jakub Vrana should be holding up hope of signing with an NHL staff after splitting final season between the Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals. He’s getting curiosity from groups in Europe – Linkoping and Sparta Praha.
There was hypothesis that he was signing with Linkoping HC in Sweden, however Linkoping director Peter Jakobsson mentioned to pump the brakes a bit. Vrana performed junior and professional with Linkoping earlier than heading to North America. Jakobsson did say that they’re a robust choice and hopes to have him there.
The Edmonton Oilers have a number of gamers eligible for contract extensions
Zach Laing of Oilers Nation: Bob Stauffer final week was speaking about some Edmonton Oilers who’re eligible for a contract extension – Connor McDavid, Jake Walman, Mattias Ekholm, Vasily Podkolzin, and head coach Kris Knoblauch.
“Let’s say by August the twenty eighth, which is a Thursday, a month from at present, I might foresee a state of affairs the place extensions are carried out on Podzkolzin, Walman, Ekholm, and McDavid.So I’m not transferring off it.
(Frank) Seravalli and myself each mentioned 100% that Connor would re-sign. All alongside, nothing was taking place earlier than Leon’s marriage ceremony. I might see some traction occurring after that. Oh, and a possible extension for Kris Knoblauch as nicely. These ones. I’d say that (Brett) Kulak will most likely have a choice to make.”
Evolving Hockey tasks McDavid at eight years at a $15.39 million cap hit. The 35-year-old Ekholm tasks at three years at $6.86 million. 29-year-old Walman tasks at three years at $4.91 million. 24-year-old Podkolzin tasks at two years at $2.17 million. 31-year-old Kulak tasks at 4 years at $3.96 million.
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