The Jets would prefer a trade that clears his full cap hit from their books but that might be difficult to find for a 36-year-old winger with that contract. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Wheeler has a year left on his contract with a five-team no-trade list, a no-movement clause that prevents his demotion to the minors and a cap hit of $8.25 million. One way or another, Wheeler will not be playing for the Jets next season. It could be via a buyout, a trade, or a deal to another club that buys him out.Ī decision will have to be made soon as the buyout window closes next Friday at 5 pm ET. TSN: Pierre LeBrun reports the agent for Blake Wheeler is working closely with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to find some way to move him along. Nevertheless, we can’t discount the possibility that he gets an enticing offer for at least one of them during the upcoming NHL Draft. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Steinberg thinks Conroy will want to take his time to evaluate the trade market to ensure he gets good returns for those players, suggesting it could stretch well into the summer. They include defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Chris Tanev, who are also eligible next summer for UFA status. Steinberg also believes how Flames general manager Craig Conroy approaches this situation with those four will determine the fates of others. He believes they’ll have to target high draft picks, top prospects and young NHL players if these deals come to pass. SPORTSNET: Pat Steinberg cites multiple sources reiterating how important it is for the Flames not to rush into trading those players if those moves have to be done. Hanifin has informed the Flames he’s not interested in a contract extension. It’s believed he’s keeping an open mind and isn’t approaching this with a desired destination. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Johnston subsequently reported that it sounds like Toffoli would welcome a trade. It sounds like the Flames are at least open to exploring Toffoli’s value in the trade market.

Calgary Flames forward Tyler Toffoli (NHL Images).īacklund isn’t going to sign on July 1 because he wants to see how things play out.

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