Craig Custance of The Athletic: One agent notes that some of these RFAs signing big extensions early, it may limit the money that would be available for the group of pending UFAs. Some players will still get paid, but others may not.
“I think some guys will be overplaying their hands. It’ll be interesting,” said an Eastern Conference executive. “Guys have to be careful who goes and what they turn down … especially those second tier guys.”
Looking at the top pending UFAs with some notes about their situation.
Taylor Hall – The New Jersey Devils and Hall’s agent will meet in the next couple of weeks.