New OHL Allegations, Oettinger, Colorado’s Sluggish Begin And Extra
The TSN.ca panelists from Insider Buying and selling Phase mentioned quite a lot of matters on Thursday together with new sexual assault allegations from the OHL. Additionally, the panel talks about Jake Oettinger, Colorado’s gradual begin and extra.
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NHL Rumors: Jake Oettinger Indicators Eight-12 months Extension
Pierre LeBrun: Have in mind, there have been no negotiations over the summer season between Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars. Then, as soon as Jeremy Swayman bought his $66 million, eight-year pact, the ball bought rolling. Jim Nill reached out to Ben Hankinson. A proposal of $7.74 million AAV. Hankinson wished a little bit above $8.25 million.
Naturally, the quantity settled on was proper at $8.25 million. It appeared to make sense. Each goalies are 25 however Dallas must be ecstatic getting this deal carried out now versus later.
NHL Rumors: Colorado Nonetheless A Good Group With Goalie Points
Chris Johnston: Clearly, few anticipated Colorado to be 0-4 popping out of the gate however right here we’re. Goaltending points are loads however having $36-37 million tied up in gamers not enjoying is a big downside. The Avalanche plucked Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers and appeared decided to trip issues out and anticipate reinforcements.
Nobody is aware of what Gabriel Landeskog will probably be coming off this ligament transplant surgical procedure. Even his return date stays unknown. Valeri Nichushkin may very well be again sooner however remains to be within the NHL participant help program.
Pierre LeBrun: I’m positive nobody had Nashville and Colorado with zeroes within the win column to begin the 2024-25 marketing campaign. The 2 groups now have a mixed eight losses as Nashville nonetheless retains attempting to “outscore their issues” continuously. That is about getting again to fundamentals.
NHL Information: How Quickly Will The Subsequent CBA Get Performed?
One of many issues we may even see within the subsequent CBA is extra detailed clauses on participant contracts. Now, one other sexual assault allegation comes stemming from an incident with OHL gamers again in 2014. A lady contacted the Ontario Provincial Police on February twenty eighth alleging she was assualted by eight gamers.
Darren Dreger: The NHL and all corners of the hockey world are deeply disturbed by such allegations. Most governing our bodies, as at all times, are awaiting extra info. TSN’s Rick Westhead has extra on the story. The NHL did put out a press release.
“The NHL is deeply troubled by any accusation of this nature. We’ve got no info past what was within the media report from final night time.”
2024-25 NHL Divisional Rankings: Metro Division
Darren Dreger: Matvei Michkov retains injecting a little bit spice into the early season for the Philadelphia Flyers. It took Philadelphia 16 video games to attain three energy play objectives final season. This 12 months it took 4. The sudden dying of Michkov’s father spurred him to go forth to pursue his NHL desires.
It’s protected to say that call benefitted the Philadelphia Flyers closely. The expertise is there!
Chris Johnston: Then, there’s Ivan Demidov, this 12 months’s fifth choose from the Montreal Canadiens. Is Demidov the following rising star? Demidov isn’t seeing a lot time with KHL’s SKA and a few speak is that he could need to depart after this season. Montreal is trying to see if there’s a method to get him to North America sooner.
