Kraken talking to Tolvanen and Beniers. Yamamoto talking to other teams
Alison Lukan: Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis said that they are having talks with pending RFAs Eeli Tolvanen and Matty Beniers.
Forward Kailer Yamamoto has permission to talk to other organizations.
Lightning GM on Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos
Gabby Shirley: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois on defenseman Victor Hedman, who has one year left on his contract: “We’ve had discussions with Victor’s agent about an extension. In his case, we have more runway before we have to get a deal done. He still has one year left on his current agreement. That being said, the plan remains to be in a position to announce an agreement or a new contract with Victor in the coming days”
NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos Fits Perfectly with the Lightning
Diandra Loux: Lightning GM BriseBois said that he met with Steven Stamkos’ agent yesterday. They hope to get a contract done but they aren’t there yet.
“Obviously if we had reached an agreement at this point, we would gladly have sent out a press release announcing that agreement.”
Eduardo A. Encina: BriseBois on the Stamkos contract negotiations: “Both sides are interested in getting a deal done. We met at recently as yesterday. But as of now, we haven’t been able to get a deal done and I don’t know if we’ll be able to reach one.”
The Colorado Avalanche are not interested in trading Josh Manson
Evan Rawal: Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts Podcast said that teams have called the Colorado Avalanche about defenseman Josh Manson but the Avalanche are not interested in trading him.
NHL Rumors: Mason Shaw, Matt Roy, Jonathan Drouin, Aaron Ekblad, and Carter Verhaeghe
The Philadelphia Flyers tried to move up to No. 4
TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Philadelphia Flyers pitched the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 4th overall pick in Friday’s draft.
“…offering a swap of first-round picks (the Flyers are at # 12), a roster player, and perhaps next year’s first-round pick as part of a package to try and get the fourth overall pick. I believe the answer was no but it doesn’t mean they can’t try again.”
Mark Scheig: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast said the thinks the Flyers and Blue Jackets will talk again today.
The Blue Jackets wanted the No. 12, No. 32, a 2025 first-round pick and a player for the No. 4 pick. The Flyers said no.
