On the Washington Capitals …
Bob McKenzie: Believe that defenseman John Carlson will get between $7 and $8 million per season on a six- to eight-year deal.
If the Capitals hope to re-sign him, they are going to have to move out some contracts.
On the New York Islanders …
Bob McKenzie: Not sure if the Islanders owners will move on from GM Garth Snow. Their first focus will be to get an idea of what John Tavares‘ plan is.
Snow may have as many as four years left on his contract. Get the sense that after their disappointing season, they’ll conduct a thorough review of the organization.
On the New York Rangers …
Bob McKenzie: The Rangers have five picks in the first two rounds of the 2018 draft. Think that they will try to use some of those picks to move up, or attempt to acquire a good young player, which may be more of a longer shot.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Pierre LeBrun was on TSN 690 and Max Pacioretty‘s future with the Canadiens came up in the talks. The Florida Panthers did call the Canadiens on trade deadline day.
“Florida did call on the final day, I know that for a fact,” indicated LeBrun, who was asked if the Canadiens wanted the Panthers’ top prospect in that potential deal. “That I don’t know as a fact. I haven’t been able to have anyone confirm that, but I would think they would ask about Borgstrom. If I’m Marc Bergevin and I’m looking for a young center, I don’t know how you don’t start with that name. And I suspect that’s not something Florida wanted to do.”
LeBrun adds that he believes a change of scenery may be needed for both the player and the team. LeBrun and other teams think that Pacioretty can regain his scoring touch.
“I think Max Pacioretty, if he is dealt, will go on – if it is in a place without the same wear – and I think he’s going to fill the net. When I talk to other teams, that’s what they think too. Which bodes well, one would think, for Marc Bergevin. Because if that’s the perception of Max Pacioretty, then he’s got an asset here.”