LA Kings and Adrian Kempe talks to resume
Dennis Bernstein: Contract extension talks between the Los Angeles Kings and Adrian Kempe should resume this week. Kirill Kaprizov’s extension with the Minnesota Wild may have set the bar for the top wingers who will be looking for long-term extensions.
Is Harrison Brunicke ready, and the Pittsburgh Penguins will remain patient
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Some within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization believe that 19-year-old defenseman Harrison Brunicke is NHL-ready. He’s not AHL eligible, and his development in the CHL may be limited. Get the sense that the Penguins might give him a nine-game audition.
Sergei Murashov has arguably been the best goalie in camp, but the 21-year-old may be headed to the AHL, as he’s behind Arturs Silovs and Tri