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I don't get this , what is the source? Contracts can't be discussed until tomorrow.
A 1 yr deal for Vanek seems quite extreme..lol but seems to be the "plan".
I expect no top Ufa's to sign in Minny this yr..if one does it's desperate for sure...
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26058456/wild-arent-looking-long-term-commitment-free-agency
One day separates Chuck Fletcher from the busiest day of the NHL offseason.
At 11 a.m. Tuesday, free agency begins, but as the Wild general manager spent Sunday going over final preparations and discussing possible options, Fletcher indicated that he would be more inclined to offer short-term contracts to the top free agents, namely Montreal winger Thomas Vanek and Pittsburgh defenseman Matt Niskanen.
It's likely that both could garner long-term contracts, if desired.
But the Wild already have Zach Parise and Ryan Suter signed through the 2024-25 season, Mikko Koivu signed through 2017-18 and Jason Pominville signed through 2018-19.
Because of that, Fletcher seems more inclined to offer short-term deals to the top free agents.
"Every time you go out and sign these long-term contracts, you just have less flexibility, you have more long-term commitments, and sometimes those long-term commitments can turn into liabilities and you start to box yourself in," Fletcher said. "To me, I'd almost rather be a little lean this year and maintain a little more flexibility than just pushing it right to the max."