Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: The 34-year old Joe Pavelski is entering the final year of deal with the San Jose Sharks.
The Sharks have about $52.3 million committed to 10 players for next season, and that doesn’t include a potential extension for newly acquired Erik Karlsson – in the $11 million range.
The Sharks do seem a bit reluctant to commit long-term to Pavelski.
Other pending free agents for the Sharks include Joonas Donskoi (UFA), Timo Meier (RFA), and Kevin LeBanc (RFA).
Pavelski agent Dan Plante is waiting for some meaning contract discussions.