Jake Guentzel indicators for seven years
Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning are finalizing a seven-year contract for ahead Jake Guentzel.
It isn’t prepared but, but it surely ought to be introduced earlier than the free agent market opens.
Frank Seravalli: It was a little bit of a problem to collect particulars in Tampa, as there are different issues occurring. We might have to attend till tomorrow to get extra info.
Victor Hedman nears further time
Kevin Weekes: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is eligible for a contract extension tomorrow and the edges are nearing a deal.
The Maple Leafs are nearing a deal for Chris Tanev
Kevin Weekes: I have been advised that Chris Tanev’s contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs will probably be value round $5 million per season.
The Purple Wings are bringing again Patrick Kane
Pierre LeBrun: The Detroit Purple Wings and Patrick Kane are nearing a one-year deal.
The Predators and Alexandre Service are nearing a deal
Pierre LeBrun: The Nashville Predators and soon-to-be UFA defenseman Alexandre Service are near reaching a deal.
Alex Daughterty: “Suppose Service’s contract extension is roughly $4 million.
That leaves about $22 million for Trotz to spend, however keep in mind that with Service their protection is principally at 6: Josi, Fabbro, Service, Lauzon, Stastney, Schenn.
So…they will spend all that cash on the assault tomorrow?”