On Jaromir Jagr …
Aivis Kalnins: Jaromir Jagr’s agent said to expect an announcement on where Jagr will play this season on October 5th … “Clarity on his future will be on 5th, NHL regular season begins on 4th of October, after that we will know more on Jagr’s future.”
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ansar Khan: It appears to be quiet on the Andreas Athanasiou contract front. The Red Wings are holding firm on their two-year, $1.9 million per season offer. Athanasiou’s camp is asking for $2.5 million a season.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Ryan Rishaug: There have been preliminary talks between the Edmonton Oilers and the agent for winger Patrick Maroon about a contract extension.
Ryan Rishaug: There is interest from both the Oilers and Maroon’s camp to get a deal done. Maroon had a career year playing with Connor McDavid, so agreeing on term and money could be tricky.
Jim Matheson: Maroon and the Oilers are talking contract. Maroon’s agent Allain Roy is also the agent for Kris Russell and Mark Letestu.
On the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and Jarome Iginla …
TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: The Ottawa Senators and Kyle Turris wouldn’t mind doing a contract extension, but it may not be easy. There have been some preliminary talks. Turris could be looking for a seven- or eight-year deal but do the Senators go that long? If they can’t get a deal done, do they potentially let him walk in free agency after the season?
Darren Dreger: Some wonder if the Senators interest in Matt Duchene is a backup plan for the Turris. believes coach Guy Boucher is a big fan of Duchene. If it comes to the point where the Senators have to explore a Turris trade, Boucher is going to need someone to fill that hole. Asking price for Duchene continues to be a player, a prospect and a pick.
Pierre LeBrun: Team Canada has reached out Jarome Iginla to see if he’d be interested. Iginla’s camp said he’s trying to get an NHL deal.