From Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch:
Howson had another chat with the agent for goaltender Pascal Leclaire yesterday. A deal does not appear close, but the two sides — Howson and agent Don Meehan — remain amicable.
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Don Meehan is in a very good bargaining position. The Jackets have added a bunch of significant pieces to their roster and there is hype surrounding the team heading into the 2008/09 season. Meehan clearly knows that and will ask for more money and term for Pascal Leclaire as a result.
Eventually these two sides will meet halfway, but for now, it looks like Meehan is going to use all of the leverage he has.
Recap of the game.
Guests: Jacob Stoller at 32:09 and Frank Seravalli at 1:23:58.
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Almost 40 minutes with the Jets defenceman.
Two games down and one more to go as the Jets practice today in Utah.