Nothing imminent for Adam Fantilli, and Kirill Marchenko skirts future questions
Aaron Portzline: As of early weekend, there were no signs that a contract was imminent for Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Aaron Portzline: (Earlier this offseason, Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, said that he doesn’t plan on remaining with the Blue Jackets beyond the season when his contract expires)
Kirill Marchenko, when asked on Friday about it and his future with the Columbus Blue Jackets: “I didn’t see (agent’s comments). Oh, guys, it’s … I don’t know, right? I can talk only about hockey. It’s not my side, the business side, it’s on (GM Don Waddell) and Dan, and they figure out everything. My goal is to be ready on the ice.”
Is Cutter Gauthier’s deal the path for Adam Fantilli?
Would Patrik Laine be an option in Detroit?
Pierre LeBrun: Wonder if there is a fit for Patrik Laine with the Detroit Red Wings.
Will Sam Montembeault be the first player traded?
NHL Rumour Report: Frank Serevalli said on the Jason Gregor Show on Thursday that he thinks the first player traded this season will be Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault.
Evgeni Malkin is unsure of his playing future
Josh Yohe: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin said on Friday that he isn’t sure if this is going to be his last season in the NHL. If he doesn’t like where his game is at or he doesn’t like how he feels, he won’t play next year.
A long-term deal for Simon Edvinsson could be over $10 million
Will Sidney Crosby take something other than $8.7 million?
The Chris Johnston Show: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby is eligible to sign a contract extension. Chris Johnston comments on his situation.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
“Yeah, here’s the thing: Sidney Crosby is Sidney Crosby, and so just by who he is, people will be interested. There’s no worry there. That’ll get done, and it’ll get done easily when it’s time.
I think the only pertinent question, and I poked around on this and don’t have an answer, is he willing to take something other than $8.7 million? Because it’s pretty clear the current environment, even at his age, he would be, you know, he’s worth more than that.
But is the game’s most superstitious, and you know, is he gonna is he gonna take yet another deal at 8.7 million when it comes time to sign?
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