With Jake Sanderson getting his new eight-year extension with the Ottawa Senators all eyes flip to the Buffalo Sabres and defenceman Rasmus Dahlin.
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On the After Whistle Podcast with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet, Peters reported {that a} deal was in place with Dahlin on an eight-year extension with a $10.5 million AAV and the Sabres had been ready to announce it.
Rasmus Dahlin’s rumored extension in Buffalo is 8 years with an AAV of $10.5 million, per @AfterLeWhistle pic.twitter.com/WELwarBjj0
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After the Whistle: “$10.5 million. It Simply went up $500,000. Properly, Did it? I suppose the studies had been in or round $10 million months in the past. That was the deal apparently a executed deal. Again three months in the past we had been all speaking about this. Many shops had been speaking about this. We talked about $9.5, do not forget that.
You then hear a $10 million wage come out for eight years. Then it didn’t hassle me in any respect. Now, you might be telling me right here, immediately, that it’s $10.5. I’ve heard from a dependable supply for some purpose has not been introduced but. Issues that now we have mentioned. A coaching camp shock. I nonetheless don’t know why it isn’t introduced. I don’t see the reasoning for it.”
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On the most recent version of the 32 Ideas Podcast with Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman, they focus on what an extension may seem like for Dahlin and has the market been set now that Sanderson has signed.
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Marek: “So what does this imply for different defensemen who’re due contracts? We consider Owen Energy with the Buffalo Sabres. We are able to throw in Rasmus Dahlin as effectively, You in all probability have a thought or two on him, Moritz Seider of the Detroit Crimson Wings, what does this do for {the marketplace}? The cascading impact right here Elliotte.”
Friedman: “What’s attention-grabbing to me is that Pat Brisson who negotiated this deal for Sanderson, additionally represents Owen Energy. I at all times search for connections. Proper. Now you realize Dahlin, Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet mentioned speak the rumor is eight instances $10.5 million or in that space. You realize Andrew and Craig are actually plugged in.
I’ll let you know this, there’s a little bit to be executed there. So don’t go along with these numbers but. Exhausting and quick. However put it this fashion. I’m advised everybody believes there’s a Dahlin extension coming. What precisely it’s I don’t have the precise numbers, however most individuals consider it’s coming. And all people appears very optimistic about it.”
Marek: “Do it earlier than he begins profitable Norris Trophies.
Friedman: “Sure. And they’ll do it.”
The idea is it may come as early as coaching camp or earlier than.”
