It's NHL Draft Day. Did you know that. I think you know that, at least.
But just because we* Check notes * Three days of free agents, and we also have to talk about some of the rumors surrounding July 1 as well.
What does it all look like?
Julian Brisebois is a busy man.
Three days after seeing Steven Stamkos free as air, Julian Brisebois spoke to the media. The way things are shaping up now, a contract is not imminent.
The CEO says the club and the player want to sign and that the meeting took place yesterday. However, at the moment, there is no imminent agreement. Even a few hours later, Stamkos's agent said that his client would truly test his independence.
tea #bolts General Manager, Julien Brisebois, spoke to the media via Zoom this morning and the first question he was asked focused on the future of… #screws Captain Steven Stamkos:
He added: “As we stand here now, we have not been able to reach an agreement yet. I do not know if we will…
– Gabby Shirley (@Gabby_Shirley_) June 28, 2024
Without taking anything away from Stamkos, Tampa won without him (or almost) in the bubble in 2020 and the team needs to free up some money as well. Not re-signing Stamkos would hurt the locker room, but on the ice, it might be the right thing to do.
Is this what will happen? If so, he could be replaced by Jake Guentzel, It is the name that Elliott Friedman associates with lightning As part of the 32 Ideas podcast.
However, we see that BriseBois is not treating his defense the same way. Ryan McDonagh is back in town and the GM clearly doesn't want anything to do with letting Victor Hedman go.
The Swede is eligible for free agency in a year (not three days) and BriseBois could still announce a contract extension as early as July 1, when he will be eligible to sign. The announcement will be imminent in any case.
The Lightning expect to announce an extension for D Hedman in the coming days.
more: https://t.co/Hc2ZBrAK5f pic.twitter.com/IT6mzdVGdn
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 28, 2024
Jonathan Drouin on track to stay in Denver?
According to Adrian Dater, who has his contacts in Colorado, discussions between Jonathan Drouin and the Avalanche are going well with a view to a new contract for the future.
The journalist even says he is optimistic to see him sign.
#Affs and Jonathan Drouin are still in contract talks. I'm optimistic that we have a deal, but it's not finalized yet #nhlfreeagency
– Adrian Dater (@adater) June 27, 2024
I wonder what the deal structure would be. It can't be too expensive since Colorado doesn't have a lot of cap space for that, but he deserves a good contract, regardless.
If he does stay in Denver, it will be the right thing for him to do.
Tyler Toffele and the Kings
We know that Tyler Toffoli's name has been bandied about in New York and Vancouver, but Elliott Friedman also spoke, on his podcast, about the possibility of seeing Toffoli return to Los Angeles in the future.
How serious is it? In my opinion, with the recently released money (Pierre-Luc Dubois) and the history between Toffoli and the Kings, I see everything as relatively possible.
Listen before it all becomes even more irrelevant than usual
Advance draft of 32 news ideas
Links to your favorite platform here:https://t.co/io7Mr1QEpm
– Elliot Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 28, 2024
I don't see Toffoli saying no to that, if it's on the table.
Often, when a club replaces a player at this time, it is to make room. Look at the movie “Flame” with Andrew Mangiapane, for example. Does that scream Jake DeBrusk?
Still talking about Friedman, he mentioned that Max Domi and the Maple Leafs were working on a contract, that Chris Tanev could be a Toronto goalie and that the Canucks would be active.
He follows.
a lot of
– It was Canada and the United States' turn to reveal six players for the four-nation tournament.
It's Canada's turn to reveal its first 6 players for the Four Nations!
Your impressions? pic.twitter.com/EfyglYYKLu– RDS (@RDSca) June 28, 2024
We've just started. Introducing the first six members of the 2025 Team USA #4 Nations Face off!
Details → https://t.co/77KUH9PZJK pic.twitter.com/utXUzz3KU1
– USA Hockey (@usahockey) June 28, 2024
-How much will change by tomorrow? I don't see Kent Hughes being drafted 12 times.
We have 12 options and we are getting closer. #NHLDraft
We have 12 choices heading to #NHLDraft#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/M639rSKaXk
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) June 28, 2024
– interesting.
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✍️ The first 3 picks will be Celebrini, Levshunov and Silayev. At this point, Montreal will receive the player that Columbus left out and I believe it will be Demidov.
️ @Christ PerraultFacts ⤵️https://t.co/AK8weRJVlY pic.twitter.com/mHSLwRbqZ1
– Miss-O-Geo (@misseogo) June 28, 2024
– News from the previous CH.
We signed defenseman Kale Clague to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000.
Welcome back, Claagher!
details: https://t.co/NIPjNKkYMX pic.twitter.com/nOKByNIYnN
– Buffalo Sabres June 28, 2024
– Cam Atkinson bought it.
**Breaking News** 🚨 📰
tea @NHLFlyers They buy F Cam Atkinson. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/vZra68oI8q– Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 28, 2024
– powerful hit.
If they go away forever, it could hurt a lot. https://t.co/bUBa0KoNDg
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) June 28, 2024
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