Will the Dallas Stars have the cap room to deliver again Chris Tanev?
Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning Information: Chris Tanev performed a giant function within the Dallas Stars’ playoff run. He’s hopeful that he return to the Stars subsequent season.
“I had a good time right here. The group handled me superior. Coaches had been nice. I discovered rather a lot. It was a fantastic journey,” he mentioned. “Hopefully, I’m capable of keep right here. I had a good time. My household had a good time right here. We’ll see how that goes. It’s nonetheless clearly actually early.”
Stars coach Pete DeBoer has mentioned he’d like to have Tanev again. Will the Stars be capable of have the wage cap room to deliver him again?
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They’d possible should pay him over $4.5 million, and it may very well be price it. They gained’t have Joe Pavelski‘s contract subsequent yr and different UFAs could also be not again. They’ll should decide on Jani Hakanpaa.
Will the Colorado Avalanche deliver again Jonathan Drouin and Jack Johnson?
Corey Masisak of the Denver Publish: Jonathan Drouin’s agent, Allan Walsh, mentioned that Drouin was a fantastic match with the Colorado Avalanche and he cherished enjoying there. Avs GM Chris MacFarland hopes he can deliver Drouin again.
The Avs don’t have numerous wage cap flexibility in the mean time. Valeri Nichushkin is suspended till mid-November, and his scenario complicates issues. Forwards Gabriel Landeskog and Artturi Lehkonen are trying to return again from accidents.
“All I can say is that Chris MacFarland is among the most revered GMs within the NHL,” Walsh mentioned. “And he’s identified for being a fairly artistic man. For those who put two artistic guys in a room collectively who’re each motivated to get to a sure level, you normally get to that time.”
Defenseman Jack Johnson’s agent, Pat Brisson, thinks the Avs will wish to re-sign Johnson and produce again the 37-year-old.
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“I haven’t talked to (Chris MacFarland) currently, however I’m positive we’re going to have some discussions. They’ve numerous transferring components. I believe Jack has one other yr in him if not two. I noticed him within the playoffs and it was fairly spectacular.”