My NHL Trade Rumors · Jul 30, 2021
NHL Rumors: Perry, Hakanpaa, Bunting, Eichel and the Ducks
Potential Blues fallout from signing Saad
Jeremy Rutherford: Quick thoughts on the St. Louis Blues signing Brandon Saad for five years at $4.5 million.
“Getting him at that price ($4.5 million AAV) might make Army more willing to retain some of Tarasenko’s salary.
Perhaps teams who were in on Saad might pivot to Tarasenko, especially if the Blues are going to retain salary.”
Perry left money on the table
Frank Seravalli: Corey Perry took less money to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Getting a second year from the Bolts was important as he wanted a place to call him, as well as signing with a contender.
Hakanpaa had multiple offers including the Maple Leafs