NHL Shocker: Unexpected Moves Brewing for Predators, Sharks, and Wild That Could Change the Season!
Well, here we are again, teetering on the edge of NHL limbo where deals are supposed to get done but… surprise! Nada. The Nashville Predators and Restricted Free Agent Luke Evangelista remain stuck in the same old rut — no deal in sight, no magic wand waved, just the cold reality of negotiations at a standstill. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks find themselves juggling a rather hefty batch of 10 pending unrestricted free agents. But GM Mike Grier isn’t about to usher them all out the door — some players are cherished puzzle pieces, fitting snugly into the Sharks’ big picture, especially the steadfast forward Alexander Wennberg, who’s ready to lace up his skates for another round if the stars align. On another front, the Minnesota Wild and superstar Kirill Kaprizov keep everyone guessing, but the latest word from insiders like Frank Seravalli is crystal clear: a trade? Not happening anytime soon. Kaprizov’s heart seemingly remains with the Wild, even as contract talks chill in the icy air of impasse. The landscape’s buzzing with tension and potential, yet here we are, waiting for those deals to start moving — or unraveling. Curious? Dive deeper and catch all the twists straight from the source.
Status quo with Luke Evangelista
David Pagnotta: Everything is status quo between the Nashville Predators and RFA Luke Evangelista. As of yesterday morning, they were far from a deal.
The San Jose Sharks have 10 pending UFAs, but at least one wouldn’t mind staying
Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: The San Jose Sharks have 10 players who are pending UFAs, but GM Mike Grier doesn’t plan on trading all of them. They’ll be interested in extending some.
“I don’t want to keep tearing the roster down year after year,” Grier said this week. “Some of these guys, if they play well, they like it here, and they’re a good fit with our group. I’m definitely open to bringing some of those guys back and extending them.”
Forward Alexander Wennberg is one player who wouldn’t mind sticking around.
“I was brought in here (for) leadership, to be a role model for the younger guys. I’ve got this year left, so I’m going to give it my all. And what happens, happens.”
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No indication that Kirill Kaprizov will be traded
B/R Open Ice: Frank Seravalli, when asked about a potential Kirill Kaprizov trade.
“What are the odds of Kaprizov going to the New York Rangers at this point in time? Zero. Absolutely zero.
I have no indication right now that the Wild are open to making a trade to move Kaprizov before this season starts, as a result of these negotiations reaching a standstill. They can always change with one minute, but I still think that the player, in this case, has made it his priority and preference to be part of the Wild.
Now, I know you’re sitting there saying, if he really wants to be with the Wild, wouldn’t an NHL record deal be able to get it done? One would think, but again, that’s why we’re at this exact moment in time between the two sides.
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