Martin Necas reportedly didn’t signal a contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Mark Scheig: Frank Seravelli on a possible deal between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes involving Martin Necas.
“That they had a deal on the desk with Columbus, and he did not need to signal an extension there. That is what I perceive. The deal expired at that time and I believe it was for the No. 4 decide.”
Barry Trotz has achieved his aim and he nonetheless has assets to make use of
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Nashville Predators added Brady Skjei, Jonathan Marchessault and Steven Stamkos on the primary day of free company. Juuse Saros was prolonged to an eight-year contract.
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When GM Barry Trotz entered free company, he had a couple of objectives in thoughts.
“Properly, I had a pair targets,” Trotz stated. “Whether or not it was a middle or a top-six ahead, I used to be additionally desirous about (Elias) Lindholm and (Chandler) Stephenson and (Sean) Monahan.”
The Predators initially had two Golden Knights in thoughts: Marchessault and Stephenson, however Stamkos’ availability meant Stephenson was unable to play.
They’ve stored their prospects and still have some draft picks they’ll use.
“It’s actually vital,” Trotz stated of not having to surrender property to improve his roster. “We’ve prospects coming in, I imply, legit prospects.
“We’ve two first-round picks subsequent 12 months — that we will both take or use to get higher gamers. We’ve two seconds and two thirds subsequent 12 months in an excellent draft.”
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been near Jeff Skinner, and Nick Robertson desires out
@OilerAlert: Darren Dreger stated the Toronto Maple Leafs have been near signing Jeff Skinner with the Edmonton Oilers.
NHL viewer: The Maple Leafs urged to Jeff Skinner the concept of taking part in on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
Chris Johnston and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Sources confirmed that Nick Robertson has requested the Toronto Maple Leafs for a commerce and that he doesn’t plan to signal with them this offseason. The Leafs have certified him, so they keep his rights.
The Maple Leafs could have been hoping for an inexpensive decide from him subsequent season.
He was a wholesome scratch 13 instances within the common season, taking part in a median of 11.5 minutes per sport. He was held scoreless in 6 playoff video games, averaging lower than 10 minutes per sport. He was reduce for Sport 7.
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Matthew Knies and Bobby McMann handed him on the depth chart and former head coach Sheldon Keefe did not belief Robertson on protection.