On the New York Islanders …
Darren Dreger: John Tavares camp has confirmed that they haven’t spoken about financial specifics with the NY Islanders to this point.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Kevin Kurz: It wouldn’t be a surprise if San Jose Sharks are looking for another scoring forward, but hasn’t heard anything specific.
Kevin Kurz: (asked if sees the Sharks being interested in Jaromir Jagr) Heard that Jagr was looking for too much money earlier this offseason. If Jagr lowers his asking price, would consider it.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Igor Eronko: Penguins center Evgeni Malkin: “I’d like to see Danis Zaripov in #Pens. I’d enjoy playing with him on one line.”
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky had a check-up on Tuesday, and it sounds like he won’t do much in training camp/preseason.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland confirmed that the 32-year old David Booth would be at training camp on a PTO. Booth is from Detroit and requested a tryout. Booth has spent the past two years in the KHL.
On Shane Doan …
Shane Doan in the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan announces that he is retiring from the NHL in a letter to fans in the Arizona Republic. A portion of his ‘letter.’
“I could not fathom at the time that I would end up playing in Arizona for the next 21 years, raise a family and call this place home. But that’s exactly what happened.
And that’s why this has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.
I’m retiring from the NHL.
My wife, Andrea, and I have prayed about this, and I truly believe this is His timing. I have peace, and I’m so thankful for that.”