Jake Guentzel signing for seven years
Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning are placing the ultimate touches on a seven-year contract for ahead Jake Guentzel.
It’s not performed but however it ought to be introduced earlier than the free agent market opens.
Frank Seravalli: It’s been a little bit of a problem to collect particulars in Tampa since there are different issues occurring too. We would have to attend till tomorrow to get extra info.
Victor Hedman closing in on an extension
Kevin Weekes: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is eligible for a contract extension tomorrow and sides are closing in on a deal.
The Maple Leafs are closing in on a Chris Tanev deal
Kevin Weekes: Have been instructed {that a} Chris Tanev contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs will are available round $5 million a season.
The Crimson Wings bringing Patrick Kane again
Pierre LeBrun: The Detroit Crimson Wings and Patrick Kane are closing in on a one-year contract.
The Predators and Alexandre Service closing in on a deal
Pierre LeBrun: The Nashville Predators and pending UFA defenseman Alexandre Service are closing in on a deal.
Alex Daugherty: “Let’s say Service’s contract extension is ~$4 million.
That leaves ~$22 million for Trotz to spend–however bear in mind with Service, they mainly have their protection set at 6: Josi, Fabbro, Service, Lauzon, Stastney, Schenn.
So…. are they spending all that on offense tomorrow?”