Some big names are extension-eligible, with talks expected to be real soon

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: It’s believed that Connor McDavid will eventually sign a three-to-five-year contract extension. The longer it takes, the louder it will be in Edmonton. It could come in at $17 million on a mid-term deal, or does it go higher on a short-term deal?

Players like Jack Eichel and Kirill Kaprizov could wait until McDavid’s deal gets done. Kaprizov talks are expected to happen this week and there’s talk the Minnesota Wild could offer him an eight-year deal in the $120 to $130 million range – in the $16 million salary cap hit range. Eichel’s deal could be in the $13 million range.

Talks between the Winnipeg Jets and Kyle Connor are expected to get underway as early as this week. He co

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