2023-06-19 23:31:00
With the NHL Draft in Nashville a week away, the deal market is expected to heat up sooner rather than later. At the center of the negotiations will find several goalkeepers, such as Connor Hellebuyck, Carter Hart and John Gibson who might all wear different colors next October.
But, if the market is conducive to changes of address via transactions, it is even more so in terms of signatures come July 1st.
Overview of some goaltenders who are currently without a contract for 2023-2024, with information collected by Pierre LeBrun.
1 – Adin Hill, 27, last contract: 2 years, $4.35 million
Coming in support of Laurent Brossoit during the last playoffs, Adin Hill has the arguments in the bank (including a Stanley Cup ring) to sign a contract as the No. 1 goalkeeper in the NHL. The Hill clan understands the complex situation of the guards in Vegas, that is to say the uncertainty around Robin Lehner as well as the return to health of Logan Thompson, but intends to remain in the organization all the same.
“We’re going to do everything we can to stay in Vegas. We keep the door open to other possibilities, but Adin loves Vegas and he likes the direction the team is taking, “said player agent Gerry Johannson to Pierre LeBrun, as our collaborator at RDS reported in a item for The Athletic.
Laurent Brossoit, also free as the air on July 1, would also like to stay in Vegas, but it seems more likely that he will change his address.
2- Frederik Andersen, 33, last contract: 2 years, $9 million
Andersen has had his share of injury troubles in recent years. The Dane was limited to 34 games in 2022-2023, in addition to 9 in the playoffs with the Hurricanes. Despite the emergence of young Pyotr Kochetkov, Donald Waddell is currently working to keep Andersen in Carolina.
His teammate Antti Raanta should also be back with the Hurricanes. In fact, Kochetkov still has a year of AHL eligibility without going off waivers, so the Hurricanes are comfortable bringing the trio back, especially with Andersen’s recurring injuries.
3- Tristan Jarry, 28, last contract: 3 years, $10.5 million
Just arrived with the Penguins, Kyle Dubas and his right arm Jason Spezza would not have had time to address the situation of Tristan Jarry yet, claims LeBrun. No news on his future with the Penguins at this time, but it is possible that clarifications will arise during the week.
4- Alex Nedeljkovic, 27, last contract: 2 years, $6 million
After a sensational start with the Hurricanes in 2020-2021 (victory of a round in the playoffs and nomination for the Calder trophy), Alex Nedeljkovic was tipped by many as the goalkeeper of the future in Carolina. However, the American doorman was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, where his performances were not worthy of a full-time No. 1. With the arrival of Ville Husso last year, Nedeljkovic is the man too many.
“He’s one of the youngest goalkeepers on the market. We expect several good offers in the market for Alex from teams who will bet on his strong comeback,” replied Richard Evans, his agent.
5- Joonas Korpisalo, 29, last contract: 1 year, $1.3 million
Acquired at the trade deadline by the Kings, Korpisalo will have difficulty staying in Los Angeles due to their financial situation. Barring transactions, the contract they have just awarded to Vladislav Gavrikov is handcuffing them, so that they risk trusting Pheonix Copley as a starter.
“We had a few discussions with the Kings,” said Markus Lehto, however.
Pierre LeBrun has also reported that the clan of former CH goalkeeper Jaroslav Halak has started discussions with the New York Rangers and that they should intensify soon now that the file of hiring a new coach -leader, Peter Laviolette, is settled.
Otherwise, several veterans should test the market on July 1, such as Cam Talbot, Jonathan Quick, Thomas Greiss and James Reimer to name a few.
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