NHL Shockwaves: St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets Poised for Blockbuster Move—What’s Next?
“Our whole goal is trying to get an extension, a multiyear extension. If not, we’ll get to arbitration and get a deal, and nobody gets mad because somebody else makes the decision for you.”
Waddell continues to talk with Fantilli’s agent, Pat Brisson. A source said an eight-year deal is unlikely, and they could be looking at five to seven years. Five years would buy one year of UFA status, which is what both Leo Carlsson and Connor Bedard did, and the most likely outcome.
Sillinger’s arbitration hearing is scheduled for Monday. Term has been the biggest issue in these talks, according to a source.
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