Hertl interview update

Équipe: 2021-22 Sharks de San Jose

Date de création initiale: 2 sept. 2021

Publié: 2 sept. 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Hertl gave an interview for one Czech newspaper like 2 days ago. He mentioned that he has no clue about SJS plans for upcoming seasons (if they want to do full rebuild or small retool etc..) and he is aware that he might not be in their future plans because of his high trade value and with only one more year left. He wants to compete for cup so I am pretty sure that he will get traded because SJS wont make playoff. He wants to compete so badly that he mentioned specifically Landeskogs contract as comparable for his potential upcoming contract, signing for less money with top conteder (I dont mean that he would want the same money, but that he would take a discount). Beside Colorado, he spoke about Boston (he would like to play with some Czechs for contending team). He also said that he will choose the team with respect to his family (he has almost 1 y.o. son - would prefer east coast beacuse of shorter flights to Europe, and they also enjoyed Cali weather) - Florida/Tampa might be an option if they make the money work. So if he wont be traded before TDL to any of the teams i mentioned above, I believe the trade will be without extension and he will try UFA market.

Would like to hear your opinion guys about teams that would fit his taste, i dont want to solve trade value because it will strongly depend on time of season, the other team, position of SJS (in terms of winning lottery), injuries and salary retention.

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