Larry Brooks of the New York Post: Contract talks between the New York Rangers and the pending free agents Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes have gone nowhere.
Term appears to be the main issues for the agents and not necessarily the money. Contract extensions are off the table and it appears unrealistic that a July 1st reunion is possible.
The 31-year old Zuccarello was looking for a five-year deal, with the 27-year old Hayes looking for a six- or seven-year deal.
The market has been on hold awaiting the dominoes to fall.