The Nashville Predators are talking to teams about Yaroslav Askarov
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Surprise Summer Emergency Pod episode on Nashville Predators goalie Jaroslav Askarov not wanting to play in the AHL next season and what the Predators have to say.
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“There was a trade in the NHL on Tuesday. Cody Glass was traded to Pittsburgh. Nashville needed cap room. They were strong after everything they did. Glass needs a fresh start, and you'll find it in Pittsburgh.
I don't think that's the only bit of business the Predators are considering right now. I think the other Askarov, their young goalkeeper has been, for a few weeks now they have been saying to the clubs, let us know what you think. What the market is like, because I think they will do something.
I believe one thing Askarov has shown to the Predators and, and kind of around the league, is that he doesn't want to go to the American Hockey League. He wants to play in the NHL next year.
So I think there are teams that look like, if we're going to get this guy, we better make sure we have room to play him. Because there is no need to find him if he is going to be sad or unsure about his future. So I think that's one of the things that's being talked about right now.”
Teams think the Colorado Avalanche will sign Mikko Rantanen to an extension
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Surprise Summer Emergency Pod episode of the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen.
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“Some teams have told me that they think there is hope that Colorado and Rantanen can get something.
You know, as you begin to do your planning for the year. You know, they're starting to take (Leon) Draisaitl off their boards because they think that's going to happen in Edmonton. And I've had other teams tell me they have no reason to believe right now that Rantanen will be difficult to do, either. So you know, we'll see where that goes.”
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