NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flyers, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, and Top UFAs Remaining

The term was a problem for the Vegas Golden Knights and Jonathan Marchessault

Danny Webster: Vegas Golden Knights manager Kelly McCrimmon confirmed that the name was an issue regarding Jonathan Marchessault.

The Golden Knights didn’t want to go five years. they had heard that they only wanted to go higher for three years with at least an AAV of $6 million.

The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to make some moves

Charlie O’Connor: Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere on a possible trade: “Well, we’re still trying. At the moment, we are in talks with a few teams about a few different things.

If that doesn’t happen next week, there is a good chance that what you see will be what will happen in camp. But we always try.”

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Senators, Utah, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Penguins, and Kraken

The Colorado Avalanche did not focus on the Mikko Rantanen extension

Corey Masisak: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen is eligible for a contract extension now that July 1 has passed. Avs manager Chris MacFarland didn’t have much of an update, saying they were only focused on the draft and this year’s free agent class.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking for a defenseman, and Patrik Laine is nothing new

Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said they would still like to add one more defenseman but Waddell added that they want to give David Jiricek a chance next season.

Jeff Svoboda: GM Waddell said “Nothing new. I wish I had something to report,” he was asked about Patrik Laine’s situation.

The relationship between Tampa Bay and Steven Stamkos broke down last summer

Top UFAs left

Matt Larkin of the Daily Faceoff: The roster started at 75, but the roster is down to 15 as we enter Day 2 of free agency. Salary projections appear @AFPanalytics.

25. Nate Schmidt – LD – 2 x $2.4M
26. Vladimir Tarasenko – RW – 2 x $4.15M
34. James van Riemsdyk – RW – 1 x $1.2M
41. Ryan Suter – LD – 1 x $1.75M
47. Daniel Sprong – RW – 3 x $4.1M
51. Jack Roslovic – RW – 3 x $3.1M
52. Erik Brannstrom – LD – 2 x $2.5M
58. Tyson Barrie – RD – 1 x $1.75M
60. Tony DeAngelo – RD – 2 x $1.75M
62. Tyler Johnson – RW – 1 x $1.7M
63. Victor Olofsson – RW – 1 x $1M
64. Kevin Labanc – RW – 1 x $893,000
65. Mike Hoffman – RW – 1 x $1.15M
69. Oliver Kylington – LD – 1 x $1.1M
75. Max Pacioretty – LW – 1 x $1.5M