Mike McIntyre: Patrik Laine‘s slump this season may be helping in the Winnipeg Jets with regards to his next contract. It could lead to a bridge deal with a lower AAV which would give them a little more flexibility in the next couple of seasons.
Mike McIntyre: Guessing long-term contract for RFA Kyle Connor is more likely than a bridge deal. Connor’s deal could be in a similar range to Nikolaj Ehlers – seven years at $42 million, a $6 million salary cap hit.