NHL Rumors: Deals for Guentzel, Hedman, Tanev, Kane, and Carrier Near Finalization

Jake Guentzel signed for seven years

Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning are putting the final touches on forward Jake Guentzel’s seven-year contract.

It hasn’t been done yet but it should be announced before the free agent market opens.

Frank Seravalli: It has been a bit of a challenge to gather information in Tampa as there are other things going on. We may have to wait until tomorrow for more information.

Victor Hedman closes the extension

Kevin Weekes: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is eligible for a contract extension tomorrow and the sides are still closing in on a deal.

The Maple Leafs are closing in on Chris Tanev’s contract

Kevin Weekes: You’ve been told that Chris Tanev’s contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs will come in at around $5 million per season.

The Red Wings are bringing back Patrick Kane

Pierre LeBrun: The Detroit Red Wings and Patrick Kane are closing in on a one-year contract.

The Predators and Alexandre Carrier sealed the deal

Pierre LeBrun: The Nashville Predators and pending UFA defenseman Alexandre Carrier are closing in on a deal.

Alex Daugherty: “Let’s say the carrier’s contract extension is ~$4 million.

That leaves ~22 million dollars for Trotz to spend–but remember with Carrier, they basically have their defense set at 6: Josi, Fabbro, Carrier, Lauzon, Stastney, Schenn.

So…. Are you spending all that tomorrow?”