{"id":113123,"date":"2025-09-02T12:13:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T12:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/113123\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:13:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T12:13:07","slug":"price-trade-hurdle-mcdavid-scary-reality-more-nhl-rumors-the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/113123\/","title":{"rendered":"Price Trade Hurdle, McDavid Scary Reality & More NHL Rumors – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s NHL rumors rundown, the thought that Connor McDavid<\/a> could start the 2025-26 season without a contract extension is becoming a reality for some. Meanwhile, talk of a Carey Price<\/a> trade could run into a potential snag. Finally, are the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov close to getting an extension done?<\/p>\n

McDavid Reality Starting to Scare People<\/p>\n

As the 2025-26 NHL season nears and McDavid says he\u2019s taking his time to make a decision on any extension, insiders are starting to share the same scary realization: McDavid could enter the 2025-26 season unsigned. <\/p>\n

John Shannon first noted he didn\u2019t think McDavid would get a deal done before the first game of the season. Now, TSN\u2019s Ryan Rishaug reports that starting the season without a contract extension is now a very real possibility. He writes:<\/p>\n

\u201cLots out there on McDavid right now, I\u2019ll weigh in as well. I believe not signing a deal before the start of the season is a real possibility. More real than perhaps thought by many at the end of the season. That\u2019s why we\u2019re hearing a lot about that option right now. That said I also believe that decision has not been made yet. He and his agent Judd Moldaver continue to weigh options and it\u2019s still possible he does get something done. Nothing is decided yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

An unsigned McDavid would create relentless media scrutiny, with every road trip fueling speculation about his next move \u2014 Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, or elsewhere. Inside the locker room, the distraction could wear on players as pressure mounts to win now.<\/p>\n

\"ConnorConnor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers (Jess Starr<\/a>\/The Hockey Writers)<\/p>\n

If the Oilers struggle, talk of a potential trade will intensify, forcing management into a near-impossible dilemma: risk losing McDavid for nothing or deal away the franchise\u2019s cornerstone.<\/p>\n

Possible Hurdle in a Carey Price Trade<\/p>\n

Speculation surrounding Carey Price\u2019s trade is gaining momentum, with reports suggesting a trade could be finalized soon. After his $5.5 million signing bonus is paid (today), Price\u2019s contract becomes especially attractive: just a $2 million salary but a $10.5 million cap hit, ideal for teams seeking cap relief without major spending. Clubs like San Jose or Chicago have been floated as potential destinations.<\/p>\n

However, tax implications could complicate matters. NHL insider Jeff Marek<\/a>\u00a0notes that, depending on how the NHL taxes players on LTIR, Price could face higher taxes in certain U.S. states or benefit in no-tax states \u2014 potentially influencing his willingness to waive his no-trade clause.<\/p>\n

While a trade remains possible, and Price has said in the past he wouldn\u2019t stand in the way of the Canadiens making a trade if it helped the organization, losing money by accepting a trade to certain markets may change the dynamics a bit. <\/p>\n

Wild Offer Kaprizov a Huge Deal<\/p>\n

Michael Russo of The Athletic is reporting that the Minnesota Wild have made a massive offer to Kirill Kaprizov, potentially an eight-year deal worth around $16 million annually. <\/p>\n

Minnesota is determined to keep their star forward long-term, and they want to lock him in. This could be the biggest deal in the NHL until McDavid signs his extension. Even then, if McDavid goes short-term, Kaprizov will hold the honors of the biggest deal in the NHL at around $130 million. <\/p>\n

Joe Smith of The Athletic adds:<\/p>\n

\u201cKaprizov is expected to return to Minnesota within the next 7-10 days, and Guerin will have the opportunity for a face-to-face meeting. Money doesn\u2019t seem to be a hurdle here. Not the average annual value (AAV), not the bonus structure. This is all in Kaprizov\u2019s hands and rightfully so.\u201d<\/p>\n

source \u2013 \u2018Five burning Wild questions: Will Kaprizov re-sign, and where do Yurov and youngsters fit?\u2019 \u2013 Joe Smith \u2013 The Athletic \u2013 08\/30\/2025<\/p>\n

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