Will anybody wish to commerce for Logan Couture?
Max Miller of The Hockey Information: San Jose Sharks 35-year-old ahead Logan Couture want to play for a crew that’s going to win however is aware of his well being could be a problem as he solely performed six video games final season.
“There are such a lot of layers that. Initially, I’ve acquired to get wholesome; I’ve to play. I mentioned this after I talked to you guys when acquired traded, nobody’s gonna desire a man that’s injured, making my wage,” Couture mentioned. “Clearly, I’ve acquired a historical past of being a productive participant on this league, however I’m gonna have to come back again and present it for groups to have curiosity in me, and that’s simply the best way it’s.”
Couture has three years left at $8 million per season and a modified no-trade clause. Couture doesn’t rule out a commerce however he additionally doesn’t rule out remaining with the crew. Getting wholesome is his prime precedence. He’s anticipated to start out skating in July and be prepared for coaching camp.
The Tampa Bay Lightning may have to maneuver out wage once more. Is Anthony Cirelli in jeopardy of being moved?
Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Instances: Re-signing Steven Stamkos is on the prime of Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois’ to-do listing. Defenseman Victor Hedman is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and there will likely be talks.
Stamkos and Hedman are a part of the group which have taken lower than market worth to re-sign with the Lightning earlier than.
In previous years the Lightning have needed to filter out wage cap area and this yr will seemingly be no completely different. One participant to control is Anthony Cirelli as he doesn’t have any commerce safety. He has seven years left at $6.25 million per. The Lightning have Brayden Level, Cerelli, Nick Paul, and Luke Glendening down the center and so they might contemplate transferring Stamkos again to middle.
The Lightning have a listing of UFAs who received’t be again, so BriseBois will likely be trying so as to add some forwards and Dmen. Mitchell Chaffee needs to be re-signed shortly however Austin Watson, Haydn Fleury and Calvin de Haan seemingly received’t be again.
