US EditionOilers' Connor McDavid Predicted to Follow Contract Path of 'Players Like This'
ALBERTA, CANADA, AUG 3 – Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov are poised to become NHL's highest-paid players as Panthers manage $4 million salary cap overage amid Matthew Tkachuk's injury delay.
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Ward: They're prioritizing McDavid's contract
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the Edmonton Oilers not addressing their goaltending situation yet, the philosophy behind getting McDavid's deal done first, goalies adapting to new teams and much more.
Another landmark contract is coming up in the NHL. Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov, one of the best hockey players in the competition, is expected to sign it, which will also be reflected in his salary. In Minnesota, he could earn the highest annual salary ever in the league.
While the NHL is experiencing a period of marked economic growth, the salary ceiling reflects this reality with a dramatic increase. From $88 million to $95.6 million this year, it could even cross the 113 million mark in two seasons.This explosion in the ceiling opens the door to a new era for contractual negotiations: teams will have more room for manoeuvre, and star players will be able to target amounts that have never been seen before.In th…
NHL Rumors: Mattias Ekholm, and Five Destinations for Max Pacioretty - NHL Rumors
The Edmonton Oilers should be looking to extend Mattias Ekholm Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Everyone knows that Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid is extension eligible, but so is defenseman Mattias Ekholm. The Oilers should be looking to extend him. He is 35 years old, so there is some risk involved. Ekholm is their top-pairing, left-side D, ahead of Jake Walman and Brett Kulak. Are three players entering the final year of their contracts. Signi…
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