In today';s rumor rundown, there is some uncertainty as it pertains to the
future of winger Jordan Eberle, the Dallas Stars may be forced to try and sign
Tyler Seguin part way through the season, the Flames and Noah Hanifin appear to
 be extremely close on a contract extension and there is a team still
interested in unsigned forward Rick Nash.Jordan Eberle Uncertain About Future?

James O'Brien of NBC Sports writes there are some "interesting, prime-age"
players whose futures with the New York Islanders are uncertain. One of those
players is Jordan Eberle who might consider moving on from the team when his
contract comes up at the end of this season. O';Brien speculates that Eberle
might not want to be on a rebuilding team having gone through that process in
Edmonton with the Oilers.Jordan Eberle (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Eberle has one more season at a $6 million cap hit and will be an unrestricted
free agent this coming summer. He, along with Anders Lee, Brock Nelson and
goaltender Robin Lehner will be eligible to move on and with the loss of John
Tavares and some major questions about how successful the Islanders will be
without their top-line center, there may be an exodus of players. Another
strong 20-plus-goal season by Eberle would put him in line for a similar, if
not better, long-term contract.

Eberle could have some strong value on the trade market near the deadline if
the Islanders are out of the playoffs. That said, if he has a good season, he
stands to make the most money with the Islanders on an extension. Whether
Eberle stays or goes will likely depend on the team';s success this
season.Related: NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Nylander, Galchenyuk, MoreAgreement
Between Seguin and Stars Unlikely

Sean Shapiro of The Athletic writes the Dallas Stars and Tyler Seguin are
continuing to talk extension but there has been no progress on a new deal. He
adds the reality is, it is unlikely the team and Seguin will be able to reach
an agreement on an extension before the season starts. This is not great news
for the Stars who will feel a great deal of pressure during the season,
especially if Seguin has a good year.Tyler Seguin the Dallas Stars

If the team struggles under new head coach Jim Montgomery, the numerous
changes in coaches may make Seguin feel like the future in Dallas is
questionable. From a Stars'; perspective, the team would rather not lose Seguin
 for nothing. If a trade happens, things in Dallas have not gone as according
to plan.

Shapiro writes:

Even if we assume he doesn't have a contract before this season, trading Seguin
 is likely a sign that Jim Nill is on his way out the door - he's only trading
Seguin if things have gone terribly wrong. With that in mind, such a trade
would be a white flag that the team has failed and I don't think Nill will be
willing to send that message.source - "Stars Mailbag Vol. 22: Breakout
candidates, realistic expectations, and Karlsson?" - The Athletic - Sean
Shapiro- 08/23/2018

Related: NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Bobrovsky, Davidson, MoreNoah Hanifin Deal
Close

There is word out of Calgary that the Flames and young defenseman Noah Hanifin
 are extremely close to signing a new contract extension. NHL.com's Dan
Rosen says things are "super close" and there should be no worries that
something won't be in place by the time players report to camp on September
9th.Noah Hanifin, Carolina Hurricanes, Mar. 1, 2018 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey
Writers)

Hanifin indicated he wants at least a five-year deal versus a short-term bridge
 deal. A five-year contract would take Hanifin into unrestricted free agency so
 it might serve the Flames better to actually pitch a longer term than five
years, removing some of those free agency years on the back end of the deal.
Some are speculating Hanifin might actually get something similar to what
Dougie Hamilton is being paid.Related: NHL Rumors: Rangers, Leafs, Predators
in Trade Market?Blue Jackets Still Want Rick Nash

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic writes the Columbus Blue Jackets are still
very interested in 34-year-old Rick Nash. Nash hasn';t decided what his NHL
future looks like but if he decides to return, the Blue Jackets are prepared to
 make a pitch and the two sides are reported to be in regular
communication.Team captain Rick Nash (Elisalou Designs/Flickr)

Portzline adds:

Nash, 34, asked NHL teams for space during free agency, and he apparently has
yet to decide whether he's going to continue playing due to an accumulation of
injuries. He's spent a lot of time in the crease during his career. But if he
does sign with a club, look for it to be with Columbus or with another team
that has a decent shot to win the Stanley Cup.source - "Scratch Pad #4: Updates
 on Sergei Bobrovsky, Artemi Panarin, Rick Nash and other Blue Jackets topics
as summer ends" - The Athletic - Aaron Portzline -08/22/2018

For Columbus, it could be important to get some offense added to the lineup,
especially if they are forced to move Artemi Panarin. Obviously, Nash does not
replace Panarin';s production, but if Columbus has to trade Panarin - who is
refusing to talk extension with the team - they';ll be removing a huge chunk of
 their offense from the lineup and not likely to get it back in any trade.
Panarin would be a likely be a rental and no team is going to trade a top-tier
player without some indication Panarin will re-sign.

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