Dmitry Vornkov is eligible for restricted free agency and the “Big Boss is seeking Big Money”
Voronkov has spent most of his North American career with Russian linemates Kirill Marchenko and Yegor Chinakov; with some additional time alongside Boone Jenner, Adam Fantilli, and Sean Monahan.
The Russian forward has not played a full healthy season for Columbus, which may give some leverage to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell.
The 2019 fourth round pick is represented by Rick Komarow of Maverick Sports Entertainment, who also represents Pavel Dorofeyev of the Vegas Gooden Knights.
While some fans and sports blogs are rooting for offer sheets, Columbus has a lot of cap space, around $40M to play with this summer. Boston keeps coming around in the mill. Unsure if the connection if it relates to Zadarov or one of the coaches.
Contract experts and analysts anticipate a short term 3 year, 13.5M dollar contract extension for him.