The Coyotes still searching a home city in Arizona
Craig Morgan: The Arizona Coyotes continue to look at potential EV sites in Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale.
There is still a long way to go in this process.
Talks have gone quiet between the Coyotes and Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community representatives.
Adam Kimelman: “We can confirm that Coyotes Owner, Chairman & Governor Alex Meruelo has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase a parcel of land located in Mesa, Arizona to be the potential site for a sports arena and entertainment district for the Club.”
NHL Rumors: The Washington Capitals Want to Stay Competitive, Add a Top-Six
Could the Ducks and Trevor Zegras be looking at a bridge deal?
The DFO Rundown: Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor on the DFO Rundown podcast on Anaheim Ducks RFA forward Trevor Zegras.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Seravalli: “I’m more interested in some of the RFAs. I’m facinated to see what that (Trevor) Zegras contract looks like.
My guess it’s a bridge deal. Wouldn’t it have to be? If they’re only, if they’re not going to offer you, maybe they off the same as Troy Terry got.
Gregor: “Yeah. Why wouldn’t you. Lots of teams have done that right?”
Seravalli: “I wouldn’t sign that.”
Gregor: “If you’re Zegras?”
Seravalli: “Nooo.”
Gregor: “No. I get it. I get why you wouldn’t.
If you sign a bridge deal, what are you talking, $4 mill? $4.5 (million)?”
Seravalli: “Yeah, something. Yeah something probably north of that, wouldn’t it? ”
Gregor: “Maybe even $5 (million).”
Seravalli: “Two times five?
NHL Free Agency Value Signings
Two goalies still looking for a contract
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff: A look at two of the remaining UFA goaltenders still looking for their next contract.
Jaroslav Halak – AFP Analytics projects the 38-year-old Halak for one-year at $1,104,983. Might have one more year left. Hasn’t had a save percentage over .905 since 2019-20 but can give you 20 games and usually wins more than loses. Five wins away from 300.
Brian Elliott – AFP Analytics projects the 38-year-old Elliott for one-year at $775,000. Had been linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. Could give you 20 games or be a veteran third-option.