Breaking: NHL GM says “big-time” offer sheet is coming.

Offer sheets have not been a common thing in the National Hockey League, although we have seen a few here and there, but that may be about to change. 

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman shared some details of a conversation he had with a National Hockey League general manager on Thursday, and it sounds like that GM believes it's not just a matter of time before offer sheets begin popping up in the NHL.

“And the reason he thinks so is because the quality of free agents are getting lower and lower every year," said Friedman as per Fanrag's Chris Nichols. "Guys are re-signing. They’re taking their term and they’re re-signing. How many big guys hit the market now. And I mean we’ve got a big one next year potentially in Tavares. But you look at it – Vlasic is gone. Fowler is gone. Price is gone. Stamkos went last year. McDavid now you know he’s signed for eight years.

“He’s saying we’re getting less and less on the big free agent stars. He thinks the day is coming where we’re going to see a big-time offer sheet.”

Of course the big name that's out there right now, and that could potentially face an offer sheet, is that of Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, although the Oilers have made it clear they would match any offer sheet. 

The GM either did not tell Friedman who he believes will be targeted by the offer sheet or Friedman chose not elaborate on the topic.

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