Joe Smith: According to Brayden Point‘s agent Gerry Johannson, their plan is still to start contract extension talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning after the season. They are open to a bridge deal to a five-year deal to an eight-year deal. Point loves playing in Tampa and wants to make it work.
Joe Smith of The Athletic: Gerry Johannson represents Point as well as Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho. Johansson on Auston Matthews five-year extension with Toronto Maple Leafs.
“This really does raise the bar in a significant way for the shorter term deal, which is a real benefit for the team and the player.