Arizona Coyotes restricted free agent forward Tobias Rieder has maintained throughout the off-season that he deserves more money than Coyotes management has offered.
Reports suggest the two sides aren’t that far apart when it comes to salary, but that hasn’t stopped Rieder’s team and the Coyotes from confidently posturing.
Rieder’s agent has pitched alleged offers from the KHL that Rieder could opt to take in lieu of a Coyotes deal.
On the other side, the Coyotes have made deals to bring on additional pieces to the puzzle, like the one for forward prospect Lawson Crouse.