Ottawa Senators and Shane Pinto may be talking about a bridge
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Sources say the Ottawa Senators and pending RFA Shane Pinto may be looking at a two-year bridge deal. Senators can choose a five- or six-year deal. The Pinto is their main RFA.
It was previously reported that Pinto might want $5 million in a long-term deal but it is believed that they are looking at a small hit on a short-term deal.
Pinto is ineligible for compensation and is in danger of missing training camp if a deal isn't made by Sept. 20.
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and Chicago Blackhawks
Both sides want to make a deal. He has scored 30 goals and added 40 assists in 140 career games. He was suspended for the first 41 games of last season for violating the NHL's gambling rules.
The Senators may want to make a deal by the end of this month to determine what kind of money they will have available to begin free agency.
Shawn Simpson: “Pinto is part of the long-term solution in Ottawa as a top 6 forward. I describe him as a very good player. Get him to finish long term now, and avoid the financial pain that comes after a bridge deal. “
Linus Ullmark didn't rule out a trade for the LA Kings, and who to watch
Jimmy Murphy: Confirmed from a Los Angeles Kings source that they were not the team Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark blocked from being traded to at the deadline. The Kings have been talking to the Bruins about Ullmark, but the talks haven't gone that well.
Jimmy Murphy: It's never been 100% confirmed, but months ago it was rumored that the Colorado Avalanche was the team that Ullmark blocked a trade from.
Jimmy Murphy: Teams to watch for Linus Ullmark trade – Colorado Avalanche, Utah, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators.
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and Vegas Golden Knights
Shawn Hutcheon: David Pagnotta on NHL Network yesterday on Ullmark: “Toronto (Maple Leafs) are busy…I believe there is interest in both (Boston Bruins goaltender Linus) Ullmark and (Nashville Predators) Juuse Saros. It would be interesting if Toronto and Boston could put something together. I wouldn't hold my breath this time.”
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