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We have reached the point in the offseason where things slow down … considerably. Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Some analysis of the Tomas Tatar signing here from Todd Cordell: “Tatar is not an empty calorie scorer. What I mean by that is he’s not someone who produces offense, but at the expense of defense or play driving ability. He gets results across the board.” [Infernal Access]
Speaking of Tomas, he has a new number:
Tomas Tatar spoke with 12, 13 #nhl clubs, New Jersey Devils had from the first contact serious interest. He is excited to play with Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Tatar will wear #90, already spoke about it with Jesper Boqvist. #NJDevils #NewJerseyDevils @DevilsInsiders pic.twitter.com/k1oZ69FzcI
— Tomáš Prokop (@Lewysko) August 6, 2021
New Utica Comets coach Kevin Dineen talks on the team podcast: [SoundCloud]
Hockey Links
Frank Seravalli reports that the NHL is projecting a $1 million bump in the salary cap up to $82.5 million for the 2022-2023 season. [Daily Faceoff]
The Oilers are at it again!
Darnell Nurse
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) August 7, 2021
Edmonton #Oilers
8 years x $9.25M extension
Contract Breakdown:
2022-23: $12.0M
2023-24: $10.4M
2024-25: $12.0M
2025-26: $10.0M
2026-27: $2.0M + $6.0M SB
2027-28: $1.2M + $6.0M SB
2028-29: $1.2M + $6.0M SB
2029-30: $1.2M + $6.0M SBhttps://t.co/AlCuqEkbmu
Lou locks in Adam Pelech:
Adam Pelech
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) August 6, 2021
New York Islanders
8 years x $5.75M
Contract Breakdown:
21-22: $5.75M
22-23: $5.75M
23-24: $5.75M
24-25: $5.75M
25-26: $5.75M
26-27: $5.75M
27-28: $5.75M
28-29: $5.75M
All base salary, no signing bonuseshttps://t.co/DoTA0DERJY
Interesting look here at what NHL coaching staffs do to improve during the offseason: [Sportsnet]
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