Kirill Kaprizov has made it clear that he won’t sign any extension until Connor McDavid does. “If McDavid gets $17m, I don’t see why Kaprizov wouldn’t demand $17.1m”, a close source said.

You’re 2 months late Friedman

ECHL team Kansas City Mavericks announce they are retiring Taylor Swift’s number 13 on October 18th according to their Instagram.

The New Jersey Devils filed a grievance today with the NHL alleging that Quinn Hughes “tampered” with RFA Luke Hughes at a family dinner. One anonymous source stated that Quinn pushed Luke to demand a trade to Vancouver.

There has been a huge spike in interest in veteran Derick Brassard this week. Hearing that the Red Wings, Blackhawks and Jets are all in an all out bidding war trying to bring the 37 year old center in.

Milan Lucic signed yesterday. Victor Olofsson today. Can’t think of a more electric 48 hours this offseason.

@fronk_seravalli Wait for it 👀

Former first round pick Jordan Schmaltz has agreed to a contract with the new Shanghai Dragons, per the team.

Logan Cooley’s agent has informed the Mammoth’s front office that he is formally requesting a trade after extension talks have fallen apart. The 21-year old Center would prefer a change of scenery and his hometown Penguins are one of the teams expected to be in hot pursuit.

Room for one more? 👀

Sources say Connor Bedard has formally requested a trade from the Blackhawks. “He has informed them that playing in Chicago is putting his career in danger and no amount of money would convince him otherwise.”, a rival exec said.

Kunlun Red Stars having a skate around before Gerard Gallant meets with the team.

Hearing Mike Babcock will be joining Gerard Gallant’s staff with the Kunlun Red Star. “This is might really be best for (Babcock) because the translators can keep him from asking to see players’ phones.”, a close source said.

Breaking: The NHL announces sanctions on the Edmonton Oilers for cap circumvention involving Evander Kane. League claims to have evidence that Oilers were circumventing the salary cap.

The Capitals are nearing a deal with Alex Ovechkin on an extension: 3 years x $7 million AAV. He will be 43 by the time the deal expires.

Looks like I will have to break some trades from my hospital bed this week. I don’t want to go into too many details but my only advice: avoid the Applebee’s parking lot at all costs.

Alexandar Georgiev’s market has really picked up in recent days. Hearing he has narrowed down his choices between #LetsGoPens and Brynäs IF. “Both destinations are less than desirable for (Georgiev) but it’s basically last call for at the bar”, a source said.

Hearing Ramsus Andersson is being traded to Vegas. Just waiting on extension to be done but hearing #Flames are getting a package including Ben Hutton.

Kirill Kaprizov extension with #mnwild: 8 years x $15.97 million AAV. Kaprizov will now become the highest paid player in NHL History.

The Red Wings just announced they are signing 37 year old forward Phil Kessel to a one year contract. Yzerman got a future hall of famer at a massive discount.