Torey Krug on blocking the commerce to Philadelphia
Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug when requested about him nixing a commerce to the Philadelphia Flyers this offseason.
“Clearly I selected to remain right here. I wish to be a part of this room and love enjoying on this metropolis and carrying the Blue Be aware so it’s one thing I’m very enthusiastic about. You don’t like listening to issues like that. I’ve youngsters, I’ve a household. However I wish to be right here and put on the Be aware.
I’m right here to play hockey. I signed as much as be in St. Louis for 7 years and that’s what I wish to do. While you hear stuff like that, there’s extra that goes into it than what’s on the floor…on the finish of the day, I wish to be right here. In order that’s all I can actually say about that.”
Krug on being dedicated to the Blues after that they had tried to commerce him: “I’ve seen all the pieces in hockey, nearly all the pieces you’ll be able to consider. If you already know something about me, or my historical past, you already know I’m going to indicate up and go to work on a regular basis. I believe my teammates perceive that and count on that.”
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There are some coaches with no contract past this season
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour is heading into the ultimate yr of his contract and he’ll be on the lookout for a increase from his present wage which is round $2 million.
Consider the Los Angeles Kings have held some extension talks with head coach Todd McLellan.
New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald stated that he’s engaged on an extension for coach Lindy Ruff.
It’s not recognized how a lot Mike Babcock obtained from the Columbus Blue Jackets after stepping down. Again on July 1st he had signed a two-year, $8 million deal.
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Gerard Gallant stated on Monday that he’s “undoubtedly concerned about teaching once more.” The New York Rangers are paying him by way of this season.
