Potential touchdown spots for Kyle Okposo if he needs one other Cup run
Michael Augello of The Hockey Information: There have been a whole lot of groups scouting the Buffalo Sabres and one participant they could possibly be is veteran winger and group captain Kyle Okposo. He’s a pending UFA at a $2.5 million cap hit.
The Sabres might not wish to transfer him, however the if the 35-year-old is contemplating retirement after the season, he might want yet another run at a Cup.
Three groups who may need curiosity embrace the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and the Winnipeg Jets.
The Islanders aren’t a lock to be within the playoffs. If the Rangers can’t discover a scoring winger and are searching for some veteran depth, they might have curiosity. Blake Wheeler is now out for the season. The Jets could possibly be searching for some added depth with dimension.
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Alexander Holtz might have been a chunk the Jacob Markstrom commerce that fell aside
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: Imagine that the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils GM had an settlement in place for Jacob Markstrom however assume it fell aside as a result of the Flames possession didn’t wish to retain wage. They might circle again.
Imagine that the Flames may have been requested to retain between $2-$3 million per yr and that Alexander Holtz would have been included in response to totally different sources. Cash would have wanted to be even. One other supply stated that Vitek Vanecek wasn’t included.
Different choices for the Devils could possibly be John Gibson, Elvis Merzlikins and Juuse Saros.
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Juuse Saros searching for Ilya Sorokin cash
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: Two sources have stated this week that Juuse Saros is in play. If he’s not moved on the commerce deadline, they might transfer him within the offseason. Saros’ agent and the Predators will nonetheless proceed to speak.
Saros is searching for Ilya Sorokin’s cash and time period – eight years at $8.25 million per.
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