Sergei Gonchar, Penguins Not Close On Contract
Gonchar’s agent, JP Barry, met briefly with Penguins general manager Ray Shero today before Round 1 of the NHL Entry Draft at Staple Center. However, that meeting ended with the sides far apart on a potential deal to prevent Gonchar from testing the free-agent market on July 1.
Gonchar, 36, is one of seven Penguins slated to become an unrestricted free agent.
He is seeking a three-year deal, but the Penguins are seeking a two-year contract. Complicating the matter is average annual salary on a two-year deal, as the sides are at least $1 million apart.
It appears as though Gonchar could hit the open market on July 1. His days in Pittsburgh could be coming to a close. For more, visit SBN’s Pensburgh.
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