Pending RFA Vince Dunn is all in with the Seattle Kraken
Mike Benton: Seattle Kraken pending RFA defenseman Vince Dunn on his contract state of affairs: “It’s not really in my control. But like I said, ever since I put the jersey on it’s been really special for me.”
“I want nothing but to continue to wear that jersey and for many years to come. So whatever happens, happens. I’m all in.”
Connor Hellebuyck ending up in Buffalo is very unlikely
Lance Lysowski: “Would the Sabres call about Connor Hellebuyck? Of course. Kevyn Adams always makes the call. Wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t. But it’s a Vezina-winning goalie entering the final season of his contract. Acquisition cost, combined with it’s a rental, make it highly unlikely.”
Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong hinted that they might commerce one ( or each?) of their late first-round picks for a participant beneath 27 that has a minimum of three years left on his offers. They personal the Toronto Maple Leafs decide at No. 25 and the Dallas Stars decide which will likely be 29-32.
A take a look at some potential commerce targets for the Blues who’re 24 or youthful and/or have three years of management.
Kyle Connor – Winnipeg Jets – He’s 26 however has three years left on his contract at $7.143 million. Acquisition price could be actually excessive.
Rasmus Andersson – Calgary Flames – 26 with three years at $4.55 million. Would crowd their blue line however a younger, cheaper choice to Justin Faulk and Torey Krug.
Patrik Laine – Columbus Blue Jackets – 25 and three years left at $8.7 million. Not a straightforward cap quantity to slot in.
Clayton Keller (24), Nick Schmaltz (27) and Lawson Crouse (25) – Arizona Coyotes – Keller 5 years at $7.15 million, Schmaltz three years at $5.85 million and Crouse 4 years at $4.3 million.
Kaapo Kakko (22), Alexis Lafreniere (21) and Filip Chytil (23) – New York Rangers – Kakko and Lafreniere have underperformed up to now. Chytil signed an extension this season.
Brandon Hagel – Tampa Bay Lightning – One 12 months left at $1.5 million and not a UFA till 2026. Ross Colton is an RFA however a 12 months away from unrestricted free company.
Kailer Yamamoto – Edmonton Oilers – 24 with one 12 months left at $3.1 million. A primary-round decide could also be an excessive amount of given his manufacturing the previous three years.
Joel Farabee – Philadelphia Flyers – 23 with 5 years left at $5 million. Only 39 factors in 82 video games this season.
Rasmus Sandin – Washington Capitals – 23 and one 12 months left at $1.4 million. The Caps gave up a late first-round decide for him at the commerce deadline.
