New OHL Allegations, Oettinger, Colorado, And Extra

New OHL Allegations, Oettinger, Colorado’s Sluggish Begin And Extra

The TSN.ca panelists from Insider Buying and selling Section mentioned a wide range of subjects on Thursday together with new sexual assault allegations from the OHL. Additionally, the panel talks about Jake Oettinger, Colorado’s sluggish begin and extra.

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NHL Rumors: Jake Oettinger Signs Eight-Year Extension

Pierre LeBrun: Remember, there have been no negotiations over the summer time between Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars. Then, as soon as Jeremy Swayman bought his $66 million, eight-year pact, the ball bought rolling. Jim Nill reached out to Ben Hankinson. A suggestion of $7.74 million AAV. Hankinson wished a little bit above $8.25 million.

Naturally, the quantity settled on was proper at $8.25 million. It appeared to make sense. Each goalies are 25 however Dallas needs to be ecstatic getting this deal accomplished now versus later.

NHL Rumors: Colorado Still A Good Team With Goalie Issues

Chris Johnston: Clearly, few anticipated Colorado to be 0-4 popping out of the gate however right here we’re. Goaltending points are lots however having $36-37 million tied up in gamers not enjoying is a large drawback. The Avalanche plucked Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers and appeared decided to trip issues out and await reinforcements.

Nobody is aware of what Gabriel Landeskog can be coming off this ligament transplant surgical procedure. Even his return date stays unknown. Valeri Nichushkin may very well be again sooner however continues to be within the NHL participant help program.

Pierre LeBrun: I’m positive nobody had Nashville and Colorado with zeroes within the win column to begin the 2024-25 marketing campaign. The 2 groups now have a mixed eight losses as Nashville nonetheless retains attempting to “outscore their issues” consistently. That is about getting again to fundamentals.

NHL News: How Soon Will The Next CBA Get Done?

One of many issues we might even see within the subsequent CBA is extra detailed clauses on participant contracts. Now, one other sexual assault allegation comes stemming from an incident with OHL gamers again in 2014. A lady contacted the Ontario Provincial Police on February twenty eighth alleging she was assualted by eight gamers.

Darren Dreger: The NHL and all corners of the hockey world are deeply disturbed by such allegations. Most governing our bodies, as at all times, are awaiting extra data. TSN’s Rick Westhead has extra on the story. The NHL did put out an announcement.

“The NHL is deeply troubled by any accusation of this nature. We have now no data past what was within the media report from final night time.”

2024-25 NHL Divisional Rankings: Metro Division

Darren Dreger: Matvei Michkov retains injecting a little bit spice into the early season for the Philadelphia Flyers. It took Philadelphia 16 video games to attain three energy play targets final season. This 12 months it took 4. The sudden demise of Michkov’s father spurred him to go forth to pursue his NHL goals.

It’s protected to say that call benefitted the Philadelphia Flyers closely. The expertise is there!

Chris Johnston: Then, there may be Ivan Demidov, this 12 months’s fifth choose from the Montreal Canadiens. Is Demidov the subsequent rising star? Demidov isn’t seeing a lot time with KHL’s SKA and a few speak is that he could need to depart after this season. Montreal is trying to see if there’s a strategy to get him to North America sooner.