TSN: Pierre LeBrun: The Tampa Bay Lightning had been trying to hold strong on a three-year deal at under $5.7 million for Brayden Point. He was never going to sign that. The last year at $9 million was key. He’ll be a $10 million-plus player on his next deal.
NHL and NHLPA working towards an extension
TSN: Pierre LeBrun: After both the NHL and NHLPA opted to not opt-out of the CBA, the sides want to keep working towards a CBA extension.
“Well they’re meeting again this week.