The New York Rangers again might be tipping the trading scales.
Jagr
Citing multiple NHL sources, the Washington Post and the New York Daily News both reported that the Capitals and Rangers are conducting "deep talks" involving winger Jaromir Jagr, though a deal is not expected to be completed during Saturday's NHL entry draft as was first hoped.
Sources told the newspapers that Capitals general manager George McPhee and Rangers GM Glen Sather have talked since arriving in Nashville during the week, and the trade could depend on Jagr's willingness to bend on his contract terms.
According to the Daily News, the Rangers are trying to deal two other high-priced players -- forward Pavel Bure and center Eric Lindros -- and Sather has said New York might trade a few restricted free agents. One of those players could be Anson Carter, whom the Capitals have coveted for quite some time.
Jagr, meanwhile, has five guaranteed years, worth $55 million, left on his contract with an option year worth $11 million. According to the reports, the Ranges want Jagr to waive the final year of his deal, which has a vesting option for statistical incentives. The sources also told the Post that the two teams are trying to figure out how much of Jagr's deal Washington would assume.
The talks lasted into the night and continued Sunday, the Post reported, with financial issues still the main sticking point but the prospects for a deal very good
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