The uncertainty surrounding the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck, and the need for second-line help
Murat Ates of The Athletic: There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets.
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said there is going to more changes this offseason: “There’s going to be a lot of changes to this team when you come to training camp.”
It seems unlikely at this point that Hellebuyck will be moved this offseason. It is possible, but it seems like another team will have to wait until their own goaltending fails, to then step up to the plate and take a run at Hellebuyck.
The Florida Panthers added Jacob Markstrom. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon are a solid tandem with the Buffalo Sabres. The Carolina Hurricanes won a Cup with Andersen, Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov.
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The Jets still need to improve their second line. Anthony Mantha is the top free agent forward still available. They’ve got around $12 million in cap space, but still need to re-sign RFA forward Cole Perfetti.
Top remaining unrestricted free agents
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: A look at the top remaining unrestricted free agents
1. Anthony Manta – The Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets are still looking for wingers.
2. Patrick Kane – Could be working on a deal with the Sabres.
3. Logan Stanley – Frank Seravalli reported he could be looking for a four or five-year deal at around $25 million. There is one report he’s talking the Jets, possibly on a six-year, $7 million per deal.
4. Eeli Tolvanen – He’s looking for term.
5. Vladimir Tarasenko – Has recently hired Dan Milstein as his agent. He should get a short-term deal.
6. Claude Giroux – Likely his last season. (Will be re-signing with the Ottawa Senators)
7. John Klingberg – The Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers could be looking for a right-handed defenseman.
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8. Patrik Laine – Potential teams looking to take him on a project include the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Calgary Flames and the Minnesota Wild.
9. Michael Bunting – Could take a one-year deal and a pay cut.
10. Cam Talbot – Played 34 games last season with a .883 save percentage.
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