Calgary Flames forwards Ryan Lomberg and Justin Kirkland are reportedly expected to become unrestricted free agents on July 1st.
Defenseman John Carlson is projected to secure a contract worth over $10 million per season for a duration of two years from an as-yet-unidentified team.
Discussions are ongoing regarding the potential trade value of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram. The question is whether the Sabres will trade him this offseason or follow a similar strategy as with Alex Tuch, who was retained despite potential rental value.
According to Paul Hamilton, if the Sabres decide to move Byram, his trade value might be limited if he doesn’t sign an extension, essentially becoming a rental player for the acquiring team. This situation is compared to Alex Tuch, whom the Sabres chose to keep for their playoff push, valuing his presence over immediate future assets. It’s suggested that Byram could similarly be a rental for the Sabres themselves if no agreement is reached on a new contract, potentially keeping him for the upcoming season.
English Translation:
Calgary Flames forwards Ryan Lomberg and Justin Kirkland are reportedly expected to become unrestricted free agents on July 1st.
Defenseman John Carlson is projected to secure a contract worth over $10 million per season for a duration of two years from an as-yet-unidentified team.
Discussions are ongoing regarding the potential trade value of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram. The question is whether the Sabres will trade him this offseason or follow a similar strategy as with Alex Tuch, who was retained despite potential rental value.
According to Paul Hamilton, if the Sabres decide to move Byram, his trade value might be limited if he doesn’t sign an extension, essentially becoming a rental player for the acquiring team. This situation is compared to Alex Tuch, whom the Sabres chose to keep for their playoff push, valuing his presence over immediate future assets. It’s suggested that Byram could similarly be a rental for the Sabres themselves if no agreement is reached on a new contract, potentially keeping him for the upcoming season.
