Nashville Predators obtain Yaroslav Askarov and should think about
Pierre LeBrun: The Nashville Predators are getting calls about goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.
The Predators would commerce him, however the asking worth is excessive and so they really feel he’s value it. The Preds want to get into the highest 5 tonight. There isn’t a match but, however they’re speaking to groups.
Michael Gallagher: “Re: Askarov – It’s no completely different than final yr when Trotz tried to make use of him to get into the highest 5. He doesn’t need to commerce him, however he’s going to attempt to use all of the leverage he has. As for who he would goal, my finest guess is Demidov or Cayden Lindstrom”
Kam Robinson: “Sure, Yaroslav Askarov is on the block. He was additionally within the draft final yr. However is he value a prime 5 choose? Not for my cash, and never in accordance with the established ranks of goaltenders on the commerce market. Sorry, Nashville .”
Alex Daughterty: Predators GM Barry Trotz mentioned yesterday that nobody who referred to as him made him suppose twice about buying and selling Askarov.
Florida Panthers are nearing offers for Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe
Andy Strickland:It seems the Florida Panthers will signal a brand new contract pending UFA Sam Reinhart and an extension for ahead Carter Verhaeghe.
Reinhart is more likely to get the utmost time period, slightly below Aleksander Barkov ($10 million) and Matthew Tkachuk ($9.5 million).
The Montreal Canadiens are evaluating their choices
David Pagnotta: A Montreal Canadiens rep mentioned they’re “assessing choices” with their No. 5 choose receiving curiosity, in addition to a transfer up from the No. 21 choose they bought from the LA Kings earlier immediately.
The Calgary Flames requested for choose No. 5
Antonius Di Marco: The Calgary Flames talked to the Montreal Canadiens concerning the fifth choose, however the asking worth was too excessive on the time.
The Philadelphia Flyers are nonetheless attempting to crack the highest 10
Anthony Di Marco: The Philadelphia Flyers proceed to attempt to crack the highest 10. Asking costs stay very excessive.
The Flyers are additionally contemplating buying and selling again if it is smart.