Insider believes Lightning made long-term extension offer 11-year veteran
For the first time in his 11-year National Hockey League career, Alex Killorn is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Free agency doesn't open for four weeks and there's plenty of time for the Lightning to extend him, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has revealed that an offer has been made to Killorn. Friedman said that a long-term extension has been offered to Killorn, but the AAV is on the low-end, but didn't specify any dollar amount.
"I think Tampa Bay made Alex Killorn a looooong-term, lower-AAV contract offer, but he's in demand and that will be tough to do." Friedman said in his most recent written-edition of 32 Thoughts.
Killorn, 33, has spent his entire career with the Tampa Bay Lightning after being drafted by them in the third round in 2007. His 466 points are seventh-most in franchise history, while his 805 games played have him fifth in Tampa Bay's history.
The Halifax native set new career-highs in goals, assists and points this past season. In 82 games, Killorn had 64 points (27 goals, 37 assists), 45 penalty minutes and was a plus-18. He added five points in six Stanley Cup Playoff games.
If Killorn does decide to hit free agency on July 1st, there won't be a shortage of teams lining up to acquire the two-time Stanley Cup champion.
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JUIN 4 | 72 ANSWERS Insider believes Lightning made long-term extension offer 11-year veteran Where will Alex Killorn be playing next season? |
Tampa Bay | 32 | 44.4 % |
Carolina | 8 | 11.1 % |
Montreal | 15 | 20.8 % |
Other | 17 | 23.6 % |
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