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Alex Nedeljkovic‘s time with the Pittsburgh Penguins possible coming to an finish
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are preserving an in depth on AHL goaltender Joel Blomqvist throughout his playoffs, and that may go a good distance in figuring out in the event that they really feel he’s able to make the leap subsequent season. Tristan Jarry is below contract for 4 extra years and Alex Nedeljkovic is a pending UFA.
GM Kyle Dubas at their finish of season press convention.
“He’s an unrestricted free agent. He’s been very vocal about his views (desirous to return). As I mentioned to him yesterday, we’ve got a scenario the place we’ve got a younger goaltender that’s additionally pushing, Joel Bloomqvist,” Dubas mentioned. “We’re going to make use of this subsequent stretch of weeks, the final two video games with (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins) … after which actually (necessary), the playoffs with Wilkes. How does Joel play? Can he assert himself at that degree? After which we’ll have extra data on how we wish to go forward with our goaltending.”
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Even when the Penguins resolve Blomqvist isn’t prepared for subsequent season, they could not wish to supply Nedeljkovic a multi-year deal as Blomqvist may very well be prepared the next 12 months. Nedeljkovic would possible be capable to get extra time period on the open market.
No formal talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby‘s agent
Rob Rossi of The Athletic: There haven’t been any formal contract extension talks between Sidney Crosby’s agent Pat Brisson and Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas. Each side wish to see a deal get carried out. He’s eligible for a contract extension after July 1st, and it’s anticipated they’ll attain a deal shortly after.
It’s not identified how for much longer Crosby desires to play, however his extension is anticipated to be for multiple season. The Penguins are believed to need him signed till his eventual retirement however are prepared to go short-term in keeping with workforce sources.
Elliotte Friedman speculated it may very well be a two or three-year extension at $10.5 million per season. A brief-term deal would give Crosby extra flexibility on how lengthy he desires to play for. Any deal is a 35+ deal so if he retires earlier than the contract is up, the cap hit stays on the books.
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