Not every negotiation will be like Jeremy Swayman's, but his contract will likely influence another goalie's next big deal. Plus, a top-pair D-man could draw lots of interest.
St. Louis's Jordan Binnington has a record of 8-3-5, a goals against average of 2.98 and a save percentage of .919 in 17 matchups versus the Vegas Golden Knights
In the third part of THN.com's NHL writers poll, 56 respondents shared which players they think are overpaid and underpaid, along with more team predictions.
Recent Toronto Maple Leafs D-man Mark Giordano doesn't have an NHL contract for this season yet, but no one should blame the 41-year-old for trying to hang on as an NHLer.
Oilers left winger Raphael Lavoie is on the NHL waiver wire yet again this week, while the Winnipeg Jets placed one of their backup goaltenders on waivers as well, per a report.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have three important players who could walk to NHL free agency next summer and a current trade candidate who all appear in recent speculation.