Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin
Sammi Silber of Hockey News: “GM Chris Patrick also said he has a number in mind for what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract looks like *if* he returns. He helps the team have a lot of cap space this summer.
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Hockey News’ Sammi Silber: “GM Chris Patrick on Alex Ovechkin takes note of Caps’ move so far:
‘Alex, as you all know, is a very competitive person, and he wants to win. I think he really wanted to see kind of what we did here this offseason help inform his decisions.’”
Jim Biringer: “As it has been, all season, Alex Ovechkin has been waiting to see what the Capitals do before he makes a decision.”
The Washington Capitals aren’t done adding yet
Tarik El-Bashir: “Regarding what is coming this season, Patrick said #Caps they are likely to be traded and will now shift their focus to free agency. “We’re looking at both the front and D markets.”
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The Tampa Bay Lightning will allow veterans to hit free agency
Diandra Loux of Hockey News: “GM Julien BriseBois confirms Oliver Bjorkstrand & Corey Perry will be UFAs
He said #GoBolts they are still in contact with Declan Carlile’s agent.”
The Los Angeles Kings are looking to add a center
Jim Biringer: “Kings GM Ken Holland says @EJHradek_NHL on NHL Network wants to add a center. “We have to do something in the middle”
On Laughton: “he is not close to a deal, but he will speak to his agent in the next few days” #gokingsgo
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New York Islanders backup goaltender, qualifying offer, and trade
From the sounds of it, the New York Islanders are hopeful that Semyon Varlamov can back up Ilya Sorokin despite undergoing two major knee surgeries.
Ethan Sears of the New York Post: “Darche said he hopes to make 25-30 starts from Varly this year, but there is a need to sign someone as a safety net. The situation also makes it difficult to find a guaranteed backup to commit.”
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Mathieu Darche on Changes this offseason:
Ethan Sears: “Darche says he doesn’t expect big changes this offseason but will continue to work the phones”
Darche on qualifying offers and free agents:
Andrew Gross: “Isles GM Mathieu Darche says no final decision on eligible RFA requests but D Adam Boqvist won’t be eligible. Partly to give Isaiah George a chance.”
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