The Chicago Blackhawks will spend some cash on forwards
Ben Pope: Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson confirmed that they are going to look so as to add forwards to assist get them to the wage cap flooring.
“We’ve got a variety of gamers shifting out up entrance from final yr’s roster that we’ll must fill their roles. That’s simply logically the place we’re going to must put a bit of cash.”
Ben Pope: That doesn’t sound like they’ll be bringing pending UFA Jujhar Khaira again.
Some potential commerce targets for the Colorado Avalanche
Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now: Discovering a second-line middle will likely be one space the Colorado Avalanche will likely be seeking to deal with this offseason. Some potential commerce targets for the Avs.
Pierre-Luc Dubois – Winnipeg Jets – Are the Avs one of many groups on his commerce checklist? Can the Avs afford a long-term deal?
Elias Lindholm – Calgary Flames – One yr left at $4.85 million and can be an awesome match behind Nathan MacKinnon.
Kevin Hayes – Philadelphia Flyers – Three years at $7,142,857 million per. Was on the wing for many of final season. Well being has been a difficulty previously. The Flyers would want to retain wage.
Evgeny Kuznetsov – Washington Capitals – Two years at $7.8 million per. He’s on the lookout for a change of surroundings after a down yr. Avs might want some wage retained.
Nick Schmaltz – Arizona Coyotes – Three years at $5.85 million. Is he a middle or winger? He’s been his best the previous two years on the wing.
Adam Henrique – Anaheim Geese – One yr at $5.825 million. Could be a short-term repair.
William Nylander – Toronto Maple Leafs – One yr at $6,962,366. Has moved performed the wing and coming off a 40-goal season.
Jack Roslovic – Columbus Blue Jackets – One yr at $4 million. Has been inconsistent and isn’t an answer as a No. 2 middle. He’d be extra of a ‘match for our system’ man.
Brock Boeser – Vancouver Canucks – Two years at $6.65 million. A winger the Avs have checked out him previously.
Ross Colton – Tampa Bay Lightning – Pending RFA who’s owed a $1.25 million qualifying provide. Largely a winger however has performed some middle. Acquisition value received’t be low-cost.
