TSN: Darren Dreger and Jay Onrait speak about Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour and the way contract extension talks have picked up once more after stalling.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Onrait: “Okay, let’s return to that tweet that we introduced up briefly. Dregs despatched out this tweet earlier this week about Brind’Amour’s future as Carolina’s coach is up …
Rod Brind’Amour’s future as Carolina’s coach is up within the air. Just lately, a deal appeared shut, however It’s believed the supply to increase the extremely revered coach has been pulled. Sources say Brind’Amour desires to remain, however could have to check the market if an settlement can’t be reached.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) Might 1, 2024
That is so fascinating to me. This can be a man that the gamers like to play for. However Tom Dundon the proprietor in Carolina does issues so in another way.
Is there any replace on this example because it stands. Brind’amour, will he keep in Carolina or may he transfer on?”
Dreger: “No I feel Rod Brind’Amour goes to remain in Carolina. However no completely different than a number of the high-level negotiations that you simply’ve had along with your contract right here at TSN, issues can flip proper with a telephone name or publicity.
So I despatched out the tweet and acknowledged the truth that actually this negotiation was stalled. It wasn’t going anyplace. And in reality, possession of the Carolina Hurricanes as I tweeted, take away the the supply from the desk.
Nicely, that goes public, and there’s backlash round Hurricanes followers. I can recognize that. There’s curiosity from golf equipment who’re available in the market for coaches and groups which might be nonetheless within the playoffs who could think about making a training change or are intrigued.
I imply, what if Rod Brind’Amour truly is out there on the open market?”
Onrait: “Nicely, there’s a lot speak about Seattle, proper? And Ron France and that connection.”
Dreger: “Toronto, I imply, go down the checklist of prospects right here. So properly, properly, Carolina determined okay, we’re not gonna poke the bear right here and so they’ve re-engaged and I don’t assume Rod goes anyplace however they nonetheless should get some issues ironed out.”
Onrait: “That’s truthful to say. And I feel in case you’re a Canes fan, that’s, that’s music to your ears for certain.