in Washington, D.C. and Tom Wilson
TSN: Pierre Lebrun on Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson.
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Just a quick note on Tom Wilson. For whatever reason, we’ve heard his name up there. The fact is, I spoke with Caps GM Brian McClellan (Tuesday) who said he doesn’t call the difference about Tom Wilson. He does not want to trade with Tom Wilson. He’s not sure why.
NHL rumours: Nashville Predators, and areas to tackle for each team
Trust in the extensions of Matthews, Nylander and Keefe
Jonas SiegelToronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving talks about contract extension talks with Austin Mathews And William Nylander: “I am confident that we will sign both players until proven otherwise. Hopefully it will be (July 1st). If not, we will continue to work away.”
Elliot Friedman: Treliving said that once the Calgary Flames pick No. 16, he’ll be able to join the Maple Leafs table.
Darren Dregerkisa: Treeliving General Manager Leaf said that coach Sheldon Keefe It will return next season and that the extension could come later this summer.
Alex Killorn He will likely be heading to free agency
David Bagnotta: Tampa Bay Lightning suspended UFA forward Alex Killorn offers a long-term offer with less AAV but likely not enough to keep him.
Unless the Lightning can find a way to move some cash and pres, Killorn will likely go into free agency on Saturday.
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Hurricanes, Canucks, Flames, and Stars
Canucks still talking with Ethan Bear And do not plan to trade their first-round pick
Irfan Jafar: Vancouver Canucks GM Patrick Alvin said they continue to speak to RFA defenseman commentator Ethan Beer. Bear deserves a qualifying bid by Friday.
Irfan JafarCanucks GM Allvin said they are not trying to move their #11 draft pick. He said their scouts are excited about who could be there in the 11.