Unrestricted free-agent defenseman Francois Beauchemin appears headed for a destination other than Anaheim, while checking-line center Todd Marchant and right wing Rob Niedermayer might very well be, too.
Ducks general manager Bob Murray, speaking to Southern California media on a conference call Wednesday after the team announced the re-signing of unrestricted free-agent defenseman Scott Niedermayer to a one-year, $6 million contract, said he had heard that Beauchemin was entertaining offers in the range of $4 million to $5 million per season.
“I expect he’s going to get a big number, and that’s the way it’s going to go,” Murray said. “It’s way out of my range.”
Marchant, meanwhile, rejected a contract offer made by the Ducks last week, and the team has had no conversations regarding Rob Niedermayer with his Vancouver-based agent, Kevin Epp.
The Ducks “might” re-visit the Marchant negotiations, Murray said.
Contract talks are “ongoing” with restricted free-agent defenseman James Wisniewski, Murray said.
Despite tons of money being thrown around by NHL teams Wednesday, the Ducks planned to maintain a patient approach.
“I’m talking to a few people about a couple of interesting things,” Murray said.
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