No extension talks between Jordan Eberle and the Islanders
Brian Compton: New York Islanders forward Jordan Eberle said that there have been no contract extension discussions as of yet.
Blake Wheeler gets a five-year extension from the Jets
Chris Johnston: The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Blake Wheeler to a five-year contract extension. Salary breakdown:
2019-20: $4M SB+$6M salary
2020-21: $6.5M salary
2021-22: $10M salary
2022-23: $6.5M salary
2023-24: $8.25M salary
Chris Johnston: Wheeler gets a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause.
Pierre LeBrun: Wheeler’s two lowest salaried years are potential lockout years – 2020-21 and 2022-23.
PuckPedia: (numbers from August 31)
Lockout coming? There is definitely a trend of players w/ more signing bonuses in the 2 potential lockout years (20/21 & 22/23). Looking at the % of Players with SB's & Average Signing SB as % of Total Salary, there are significant spikes in those 2 yearshttps://t.co/2PxxCl9qt1 pic.twitter.com/DZRaTJBD78
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) August 31, 2018
Sam Reinhart interested in a long-term deal with Sabres but is focusing on getting ready for the season
Paul Hamilton: Restricted free agent Sam Reinhart wouldn’t update on how contract are going.
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sam Reinhart said his agent, Craig Oster, is updating him regularly on how contract talks are going with Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill.
“That stuff is all between my agents, myself and Jason and that’s the way we’ve wanted to keep it,” said Reinhart, 22. “That’s the way it’s going to keep going. My focus around here is to be ready for the season and I’m excited to be back with the guys. That’s where my focus is.”
Reinhart is likely looking to sign a long-term contract after putting up 25 goals last season, with 20 coming after January 1st.
When asked if he’s looking for a long-term deal.
“Yeah. For sure. Now, my focus is getting ready for the season right now. That’s all going to be determined privately and it will be announced whenever it’s announced. My focus is to be on the ice with the guys and get ready like I would if I was signed.”
