There are whispers that Vancouver Canucks prospect Ilya Sofonov may not be extending his contract with AK Bars of the KHL and could be signing with the Canucks for the upcoming season. While contract talks haven’t commenced yet, they are anticipated in the near future, according to Rick Dhaliwal.
Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils. While a report from Slovakia suggested Nemec requested a trade and cited a lack of communication, David Pagnotta indicates that neither Nemec’s camp nor the Devils have confirmed this. Pagnotta believes there has been communication, with new Devils GM Sonny Mehta having spoken with Nemec’s representatives. However, it remains unconfirmed if a formal trade request has been made.
Nemec’s name has been circulating on the trade market throughout the season. The New Jersey Devils have previously expressed interest in acquiring an offensive player, particularly a winger to play alongside Jack Hughes, a strategy potentially continued by Mehta. As an RFA in July, Nemec represents a significant asset that the Devils could leverage in trade negotiations. Acquiring a scoring winger for Jack Hughes might be a priority for Mehta this offseason, and Nemec’s potential departure could facilitate this objective.
English Translation:
There are whispers that Vancouver Canucks prospect Ilya Sofonov may not be extending his contract with AK Bars of the KHL and could be signing with the Canucks for the upcoming season. While contract talks haven’t commenced yet, they are anticipated in the near future, according to Rick Dhaliwal.
Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils. While a report from Slovakia suggested Nemec requested a trade and cited a lack of communication, David Pagnotta indicates that neither Nemec’s camp nor the Devils have confirmed this. Pagnotta believes there has been communication, with new Devils GM Sonny Mehta having spoken with Nemec’s representatives. However, it remains unconfirmed if a formal trade request has been made.
Nemec’s name has been circulating on the trade market throughout the season. The New Jersey Devils have previously expressed interest in acquiring an offensive player, particularly a winger to play alongside Jack Hughes, a strategy potentially continued by Mehta. As an RFA in July, Nemec represents a significant asset that the Devils could leverage in trade negotiations. Acquiring a scoring winger for Jack Hughes might be a priority for Mehta this offseason, and Nemec’s potential departure could facilitate this objective.
