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NHL Rumors: Devils extension talks, Sabres goalie pursuit, Winnipeg Jets trade request

By Marci Rubin

Apr 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) skates with the puck during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) skates with the puck during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Joey Anderson (15) and New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) fight for the puck during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Joey Anderson (15) and New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (96) fight for the puck during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach a thrilling conclusion, the NHL rumors are flying. Today, we’re focusing on the Devils, Sabres and Jets.

The NHL offseason will officially begin after the Stanley Cup Final. The offseason is already underway for all NHL teams but the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights. Teams are talking with their pending restricted free agents and pending unrestricted free agents. Some teams are making trades and others are making changes to their staff.

Recent NHL rumors include extension talks between the New Jersey Devils and Timo Meier, the Buffalo Sabres hunting for a goalie, and Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Winnipeg Jets seeking a trade.

Let’s get caught up on some of the latest NHL rumors.

NHL rumors: New Jersey Devils to enter extension talks with Timo Meier

The New Jersey Devils have a lot of decisions to make during this offseason. One of those decisions is what they’re willing to offer to bring back winger Timo Meier. The 26-year-old was traded to the Devils by the San Jose Sharks ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. Meier scored 40 goals in the 2022-23 season between the Sharks and the Devils.

Meier is set to become a restricted-free agent. When the Devils obtained Meier, their hope was for him to stick around. He’s entitled to a $10 million qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season, but he’s likely to get a long-term offer.

NHL.com reported that general manager Tom Fitzgerald plans to speak with Meier’s agent this week. Ideally, the Devils would like to lock down Meier in a long-term deal to avoid him becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2024. If they can’t reach a long-term deal, Meier would become a UFA next offseason.

The Devils are also trying to sign Jesper Bratt to a long-term contract. In order to keep both players, there will be some serious negotiating. Meier is going to come at a high cost, and he’s worth it. With the Devils expected to make more playoff runs in the coming years, locking down a talent like Meier is important.

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