Several NHL teams have expressed interest in acquiring forward Jake DeBrusk. The 29-year-old winger, who has five years remaining on his contract with a $5.5 million annual cap hit and a full no-movement clause, is reportedly not keen on a rebuild with the Vancouver Canucks. Among the teams showing interest are the Ottawa Senators, Seattle Kraken, Winnipeg Jets, and Columbus Blue Jackets.
There’s a growing sentiment that the Vancouver Canucks might be more open to retaining some salary in a potential trade involving Elias Pettersson. While a significant portion of his $11.6 million salary is unlikely to be covered, a slight reduction could help facilitate a move. The Sedin twins are reportedly working with Pettersson to help him regain his form.
In other NHL news:
- Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois reportedly felt Darren Raddysh’s sample size was insufficient to warrant a large contract, unlike the one he eventually signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- The Lightning are expected to be active in pursuing defenseman John Carlson, with at least five Eastern Conference teams also showing interest.
- The Boston Bruins are considering trade offers for center Pavel Zacha, who has one year left on his contract at $4.75 million and is seeking a substantial raise after a strong 30-goal, 35-assist season. While an extension is a priority, the team is listening to calls. Zacha has also submitted an eight-team no-trade list.
- A contract extension for Nico Hischier with the New Jersey Devils cannot be finalized until July 1st, but it appears most of the terms have been agreed upon, with both parties reportedly compromising on term lengths.
- Incoming St. Louis Blues General Manager Alex Steen is reportedly not intending to trade center Robert Thomas.
- Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn, a pending unrestricted free agent, is expected to sign a similar one-year deal worth approximately $1 million in base salary, with additional bonuses.
- The Washington Capitals are not rushing Alex Ovechkin, who is anticipated to make a decision about his future playing plans sometime in July.
English Translation:
At least four teams have shown interest in acquiring forward Jake DeBrusk. The 29-year-old winger, who has five years remaining on his contract at $5.5 million annually and possesses a full no-movement clause, is reportedly not interested in a Vancouver Canucks rebuild. Among the interested parties are the Ottawa Senators, Seattle Kraken, Winnipeg Jets, and Columbus Blue Jackets.
There is a growing belief within the league that the Vancouver Canucks might be slightly softening their stance on retaining salary in a deal involving Elias Pettersson. While they might not retain a large portion, a reduction in his $11.6 million salary could help facilitate a trade. The Sedin brothers are reportedly working with Pettersson to help him rediscover his game.
Quick hits on the Lightning, Raddysh, Carlson, Zacha, Hischier, Thomas, Benn, and Ovechkin:
Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois reportedly felt that Darren Raddysh’s sample size was not large enough to justify awarding him a significant contract, such as the one he eventually signed with the Maple Leafs. BriseBois’s offer was reportedly not close in term or money to the eight-year, $8.5 million deal.
It is expected that the Lightning will be interested in defenseman John Carlson. It’s thought that five Eastern Conference teams will pursue Carlson.
The Boston Bruins are listening to trade inquiries regarding center Pavel Zacha. He has one year remaining on his contract at $4.75 million and is expected to seek a significant raise after recording 30 goals and 35 assists this past season. Extending him is a priority for the Bruins, but they will consider offers if contract talks do not progress favorably. He has submitted an eight-team no-trade list to the Bruins.
A contract extension for Nico Hischier cannot be finalized until July 1st, but it appears the bulk of the agreement is in place. The New Jersey Devils were looking for a longer-term deal, while Hischier preferred a shorter term, and they may be meeting in the middle.
It is understood that incoming St. Louis Blues General Manager Alex Steen does not intend to trade center Robert Thomas.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is a pending unrestricted free agent, and it is anticipated that he will sign a similar one-year deal with a base salary of approximately $1 million, along with performance bonuses.
The Washington Capitals are not putting any pressure on Alex Ovechkin, who is expected to make a decision regarding his plans for next season sometime in July.
